… Iris ‘Immortality’ is a tall bearded iris that stands 29 inches tall. It is pure white with light yellow beards, blooms in mid season, and reblooms later in the summer. The stems are short and branched, and the blooms have a light fragrance. It is …
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… The Staghorn or Giant Staghorn fern is native to the lowland rainforests of north-eastern Australia where it is found growing in the rainforest canopy on tree trunks, tree branches, and sometimes on rocks. It has two types … and other debris providing nutrients to the epiphytic fern. Large specimens are spectacular in form with attractive light green fronds. A warm humid environment with filtered light is …
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… The mountain male fern, or dwarf male fern, is named for the Oreades or the mountain nymphs. This fern is a native of the talus slopes of the … a tough fern that is superbly adapted to its harsh environment and one that will perform well in typical garden environments. This fern grows to about 3 feet in height and 2 feet in width. The mountain male fern requires part shade and well-drained loamy …
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… Iris 'Rosalie Figge' This is a tall bearded iris that stands 37 to 39 inches tall. It has violet standards while the falls are a darker violet with white around the beard. It blooms in mid spring and may rebloom. In 1996 it was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society and in 1999 it received …
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… Iris 'Undercurrent' is a stunning tall bearded iris with vanilla standards, apricot yellow falls and fiery red … purplish wash extending inward from the edges of the falls. It stands 42 inches high, blooming in mid to late season with a mild sweet fragrance. In 2006 Undercurrent was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society and in 2008 it …
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… This spectacular plant is a Gregori Hambali medinilla, derived from a jungle plant from Papua New Guinea where it is a … veined leaves have burgundy undersides which enhance the bright pink flowers that are borne in thick clusters directly on the stems of the plant. Because of its semi-epiphytic habit, great care should be taken in choosing a light freely draining potting medium, and equal care should be taken in finding a …
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… This plant is a hybrid of two native American irises, meaning it is a cross between two distinct species of … iris plants. The name iris is after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, because irises come in many colors. Iris x robusta 'Gerald Darby' has blue- violet flowers with yellow signals on stems 2 to 3 feet tall in late spring, and typically there are 2 to 3 blooms per stalk. The leaves have shades of purple …
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… Narcissus ‘Acropolis’ is in Division 4. It stands 13 – 18 inches tall and blooms in mid to late spring with double flowers that have a full and fluffy appearance and a spicy …
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… The Staghorn or Elkhorn fern is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia, Polynesia and Australia where it grows … that cover the crown and the forked, arching, fertile fronds that give the plant its name. In optimal conditions a home-grown plant can reach 2-3 feet in height and width. A warm humid environment with filtered light is necessary for successfully …
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… Dahlia 'Dragonberry' was introduced in 2014 and grows to 4 feet tall. Strong terminal and lateral branches produce blooms of semi-cactus form in a bold fuchia and orange blend that is striking. Dragonberry, like other Dahlias is not hardy in the Chicago area, and should be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
