… green leaves that was found in the jungles of northern Thailand. Thailand Giant can grow to nine feet in height and about 6 feet in width with single leaves reaching five feet long. It …
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… green leaves turning a burgundy color in the fall. Bergenias are very hardy perennials native to Siberia and Mongolia. The specific epithet name "cordifolia" describes the large, round …
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… in Chicago gardens. This species is widespread from northern Greece and Turkey eastward to the Caucasus region. Across this geographic range, a number of color forms can be found that …
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… in cactus. Grown in full sun, extremely well drained soils and restricted watering in winter to avoid root rot. The genus name honors the Ortega family who assisted in the discovery of this …
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… on each petal resembles the wing of a butterfly and glows when backlit by the sun. Well suited to hot dry sites, it is ideal as a ground cover, in rock garden, or in containers. …
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… a male clone and will not produce the distinctive smelling fruit in the fall. It is resistant to deer and very pollution-tolerant. This cultivar would work well in containers, or used in …
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… cultivar bears its blooms above clean, glossy green foliage and dark red new growth. Growing 3 to 4 feet tall with a 3-foot spread and a rounded, bushy habit, this is not a fragrant bloomer, …
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… bed in the Rose Garden. Growing about 3 feet tall and wide, ‘George Vancouver’ is winter hardy to Zone 2 and 3, like all members of the Canadian Explorer rose series. This rose was introduced …
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… years. It has dark green needles that have a bluish cast and branches from the ground adding to its desirable form. This tree requires a sunny spot and well-drained soil but is a tough …
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… are a beautiful blend of yellow, peach, and pink blooming at the end of the tulip season (mid- to late May in the Chicago region) on a tall, strong stem. This cultivar is a "sport" of Tulipa …
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