… Elegans sets the benchmark for large, blue-green-leaved hostas. Introduced in 1905, it is noted for the size, texture, and substance of its foliage. Considered a slow grower, Elegans … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Ruffles hellebore grows into a low mound about 2 feet high and 2 feet wide. The foliage is dark green with finger-like clusters of up to ten serrated leaflets which are evergreen throughout the winter except in extremely cold locations. Peppermint Ruffles is a prolific bloomer of three inch double flowers that are a crisp white with magenta edging and … cool, moist soils with a high organic content but are very adaptable requiring only that the site be well-drained. Typically they are planted in woodland settings under deciduous trees where …
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… Dark Mystery Alumroot is a stunning dark purple Heuchera villosa hybrid. The leaves are large, oak shaped and … to containers for color contrast and used in mixed borders. It will attract bees, birds and is resistant to deer. In mild climates the foliage will remain attractive through the winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Actaea poetica narcissus ( Narcissus ‘Actaea’) is one of the best known of the cultivars derived from Narcissus poeticus . Pure-white glistening … petals, slightly overlapped, are centered by a small yellow cup with a red rim. This cultivar is reliably hardy in the Chicago area if planted in well-drained, moist soil in full sun or light … that narcissus go dormant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Korean deutzia is known for the unusual texture of its first year wood. Cluster of small white flowers appear in May/June; foliage is dark green in summer. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to … and more than 300 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… YUKI SNOWFLAKE™ is a miniature deutzia (24" tall) notable for its abundant small white bell-like flowers as well as its small stature. It also features burgundy fall foliage. This cultivar is the most widely planted deutzia at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The genus Deutzia consists of … and more than 300 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… its trade name because its abundant soft pinkish white flowers resemble cherry blossoms. It is a miniature shrub with an arching habit that may take root where the stems touch the ground. Fall foliage is purple bronze. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, … and more than 300 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… white flowers with a dark orange throat decorated with dark brown spots. Like most lilies it is fragrant but not overpoweringly so. It is attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. White Henryi belongs to the group of … and deer in particular. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Reddish-pink buds open to white flowers on Donald Wyman crabapple. The fruit is glossy red and persistent into winter. This consistent performer and disease-resistant cultivar is extensively planted at the Chicago Botanic Garden. It was discovered as a chance seedling at … and improve airflow. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Golden shrimp plant or golden candle plant ( Pachystachys lutea ) is a subtropical, soft-stemmed, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to Peru, where it grows 2 to 6 … it blooms in the summer. As a houseplant, it requires warm, humid, sunny locations. If it is happy it will bloom throughout the year. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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