… Q. What is the difference between aggressive and invasive plants? A. The Chicago Botanic Garden defines an invasive plant as “a species, usually nonnative, that is able to establish itself within existing native plant communities and is posing a threat to the integrity of the community.” An aggressive plant is one that spreads faster than …
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… Scilla forbesii is an upright-growing bulb from southwest Turkey flowering in late winter and early spring with blue and white flowers. It reaches a maximum height of one foot under full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has narrow glossy green strap-like leaves. The plant is ideal grown in masses or in a border. It is resistant to deer. This species is often confused in the trade with Scilla lucliae , which is much smaller …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narrow-leaf cattail is commonly found along ponds throughout North America, recognized by its tall, narrow … looks like a hotdog on a stick. It is so ubiquitous in wetlands that it was beleived by many to be native to North America. Our native species is Typha latifolia , which has broader leaves. Narrow-leaf …
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… King Tut papryus is a type of sedge that is native to Africa where it grows along stream edges and in boggy areas. King Tut grows to about four or five feet in height and width and is cultivated primarily for the fluffy …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb grows to a height of 6 feet with full sun to partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris 'Silken Trim' is a stunning deep wine color with ruffled petals. The falls are a little darker than the … The foliage is blue green and sword shaped. This is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de …
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… Indian currant is a mound-shaped shrub that grows to a maximum height of 6 feet, but in shady areas may be closer to 3.5 feet. The long arching stems are covered with pairs of oval leaves. The plants usually …
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… The McCartney Rose™ ( Rosa 'Meizeli') is a double medium-pink, intensely fragrant, upright hybrid tea rose. Bred by Alain Meilland, it was introduced in France in 1992 by Meilland International and offered as a birthday gift to Sir Paul McCartney on his birthday by his record company. This cultivar grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet, with a spread of 3 to 4 feet, and is susceptible to black spot. When …
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… This tree is native to Texas and can reach a height of 40 feet with a slightly narrower spread. In spring, … with panicles of yellow-white flowers. The fruits contain tannic acid which is poisonous to humans as are the leaves. It is hardy to Zone 5 and can tolerate drier conditions than other …
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… This maple is very similar to Acer japonicum and is also known commonly as the full moon maple. It can reach a height of 12 feet with a spread of 8 feet. Reddish-purple flowers give way to samaras that mature to red. The round, palmate leaves are bright yellow to burnt orange, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
