… biological decomposition process of plants. Humus (decomposed plant material) is needed to maintain loose, well-drained soil that can be easily cultivated and promotes good root growth. …
Type: Plant Info
… [CC-BY-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons When the great naturalist Charles Darwin saw the 12- to 18-inch-long nectar spur of this Madagascar orchid, he pondered over its pollinator, …
Type: Plant Info
… of the Apocynaceae plant family, all parts of the plant are poisonous, and the sap is known to cause allergic dermatitis on sensitive individuals. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… where it will be shaded out by taller plants. Japanese onions are the last of all onions to bloom in the Chicago area. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is often used during the Holidays. Place flowering plants in the brightest possible locations to avoid the flowering stalks from lodging (falling over sideways) towards a source of brighter …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in a glass of water. Ideal conditions are dappled shape, high humidity and a stout tree trunk to climb up. Needs a minimum of 12 feet above it's root system before it will come into flower. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tips. Once established, it is drought tolerant. It is one of the first species of annuals to bloom in its native habitat. It is not fussy about soils, thriving even in clay, and it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'St. Patrick'. The buds are sharply pointed and have a hint of green. The flowers measure up to 5 inches across. The foliage is dark green and disease resistant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Gypsy' in full sun in moderately fertile, moist soil with space between this plant and others to decrease the incidence of powdery mildew. Once established, this plant is more …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a cut flower, attracts pollinators, and tolerates pests such as deer and gophers. It is hardy to zone 9 and is used as an annual at the Chicago Botanic Garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
