… has a unique flower in a rainbow of colors that resemble ice cream cones. The overall habit is strong, upright and mid-sized for a middle layer in the perennial garden. Minimal maintenance, fertilizer and watering is required once established. …
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… conditions. From May through October it produces fragrant pink, red and white blooms. It is a specimen in a border or as a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This small round cactus is a native of Brazil and doesn’t get more than 6 inches high with bright, indirect indoor light … attractive yellow flowers. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… accentuated by the dark red stems rising from the dark bronze foliage in summer. This astilbe is ideal for moist soils in shaded conditions; water it during droughts. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Though its common name is Panama rose ( Rondeletia leucophylla ), this plant is actually a native of Chiapas, Mexico. This large, bushy, 5-foot-tall shrub produces massed … after the sun goes down, suggesting that it also may be pollinated by moths. This feature is an added bonus for those who sit in the garden in the evening, where they can enjoy the Panama …
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… of 1/8-inch white tubular flowers around the leaf axils. Its blooms not showy. The fruit is a set of 4 nutlets forming a square, each nutlet containing a single seed. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… trumpet daffodils come into flower early in the season, April in the Chicago region. The color is described as "much brighter than vivid yellow" in the technical description of this cultivar. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This species, found growing on islands along the Orinoco River, is uncommon in cultivation. The flowers, measuring about 5 inches, are trumpet-shaped and bright … growing on slender stalks. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The prominent large white flag of Paphiopedilum Fred's Fantasy is alternately striped with green and maroon veins, while the two lateral petals are light green with dark maroon spots. The pouch, or cup, is maroon. The leaves are checkered with blocks of green and dark green, and are ornamental of …
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… Maiden Grass has deep green strap like foliage with an upright tan tassel flowers. It is a warmer season grass, low maintenance, and requires low water usage once established. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
