… Narcissus ‘Yellow Cheerfulness’ is in Division 4. It stands 12 - 18 inches high and blooms late in the season with double flowers which are less than 1 inch wide. The petals are bright yellow and very broad with a small point at the tip. The corona segments are also bright yellow and are clustered in the center. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. …
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… Narcissus ‘Bella Estrella’ is in Division 11a. It stands 16 - 18 inches high and blooms in mid spring with 1 -3 flowers per stem. The flowers are 3 inches across with white petals that have a small point at the tip. The corona is a bright greenish yellow and split to the base, forming 2 whorls which overlay the petals. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for …
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… 2. It blooms in mid to late season with 4 inch flowers. The petals are a light greenish yellow and have a small point on the tip. The large corona is funnel shaped and very pale yellow, becoming white as it ages. There is a band of bright greenish yellow at the rim. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for …
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… Narcissus ‘Canaliculatus’ is in Division 8. It is only 4 - 6 inches high and blooms in mid to late spring with multiple flowers on each stem. The petals are white and reflexed with a distinctive point at the tip. The yellow corona is cup shaped with a somewhat constricted mouth. The flowers have a pleasing fragrance. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for …
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… Narcissus ‘Goblet’ is in Division 1. It blooms in early to mid spring and stands 18 -24 inches high. It has white petals with small points at the tips and a long, bright yellow corona with a wide, ruffled rim. The corona fades to a lighter lemon …
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… The long pointed leaves of Awakening Angel are blue green and form a large mound. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy-to-grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural …
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… This uncommon species is found in open woodlands, and it looks like a tall, spindly version of the more robust common milkweed. It grows to 5 feet … loose clusters of drooping, starry, white flowers with swept-back green sepals. The flowers and flower stalks may have a tinge of lavender. It is exalted by naturalists, who consider it an … to the more toxic pokeweed, which grows in the same habitat. Bumblebees, butterflies, and many beetles are attracted to this species. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… pink flowers are in looser clusters. Their structure is complex, with 5 reflexed pink sepals and five forward-pointing petals. Each petal has a hood at the base and a little curled horn, giving the flower the appearance of a crown. The fruit is a soft, warty … of hairs that become airborne in the wind. Like common milkweed, it is a favorite of monarch and other butterflies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… The fullmoon maple has a spherical growth habit and beautiful leaves, similar to those of Japanese maple, rounded with up to 11 sharply pointed lobes. It makes a magnificent specimen plant. Its flowers, which are tiny and purplish-red, are produced in April. Fall color is quite noteworthy, ranging from yellow to red. Fullmoon maple is a relative of the Japanese maple and has performed well in the harsh climate of northern Illinois. It prefers dappled light in …
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… with 6 to 8 very fragrant flowers on each stem. The petals are bright yellow with distinctive points at the ends. The corona is orange yellow and cup shaped. It is hardy in zones 4 to 9. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
