… Capsicum baccatum is the species name for aji or Peruvian hot peppers. The plants have a more shrubby habit than … ‘Brazilian Starfish’ has an unusual squat shape, something like a habanero pepper. It is hotter than jalapenos, but also very sweet and flavorful. The plants should be started indoors …
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… linear, grayish-green leaves. It forms nice dense mounds and grows only to a foot or so. It is wonderful in the foreground of a perennial border or rock garden. One-inch diameter flowers … singles or doubles. If you pinch back after flowering, the plant will continue to bloom. This is an easy plant to grow, and no sunny garden should be without it. Lovely pink flowers, each …
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… the common garden fuchsias with their large dangling flowers, this New Zealand coastal native is a creeping vine with tiny toothed round leaves, suitable for a hanging basket in a constantly … flower petals are actually absent, with the outer perianth tube providing the color. The fruit is a red berry. …
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… Pachypodium lealii is a small-growing bottle tree from southern Angola and Namibia, producing creamy white flowers … other members of the Apocynaceae or Oleander family, the milky sap of the leaves and stems is highly toxic and, in fact, Namibian hunters often used the sap to poison their arrow tips. The …
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… There's nothing secret about the bright red roses of 'Beauty Secret', even though she is a miniature. The small but very double bright red roses appear in clusters and bloom is prolific...and fragrant. What's more, they come into bloom early, getting a jump start on …
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… Forever Pink phlox is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the …
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… The paniculata species of phlox are the most magnificent and there is a huge selection to choose from. Plant 'John Fanick' in full sun in fertile moist soil where … 2 feet wide and produce striking, bicolor lavender and pink flowers from July to August. Phlox is not always an easy plant to grow but this perennial has slightly waxy leaves that hold powdery …
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… Running With Scissors phlox is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the …
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… Named after an American physician, Siberian Culver’s root is native to northern Asia. It grows to about 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide with lance-shaped … to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in the perennial bed, it is attractive to butterflies. …
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… it opens up. This Darwin Hybrid produces large flowers with thick texture on strong stems and is noted for its ability to become a perennial in the garden. Plant in full sun, moderately … soils that dry during dormancy. A frequently used technique to insure adequate drying is to interplant the bulbs with trees and shrubs that are in active growth during the summer and …
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