… rosy lilac flowers packed together in large flat topped flowerheads. With age, the color fades to a pink lilac. The stems stand 24 “tall with gray green fernlike foliage. It does best in full sun and blooms from early summer to early fall. It is attractive to buttterflies, bees and hummingbirds while resistant to deer, rabbits and …
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… Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon' is a smaller-statured dawn redwood with gold tints to the foliage. It is suitable for small to … were not collected until 1947, after the cessation of World War II, and did not make their way outside China until 1948, when one seed lot was received by the Arnold Arboretum. Seeds and …
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… The white fir is a western North American native with flat, up-curved silver-blue needles that can grow to 75 feet with a 25-foot spread. It should be allowed to grow in an open, full-sun location so … murky gray-blue. White firs are more tolerant of heat and drought than most firs, and are the best species to grow in the Chicago area. …
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… edges. The blooms measure 4 inches and appear very early in the season. They are attractive to hummingbirds. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. The American Hemerocallis Society has awarded Suzie Wong the Annie T. Giles Award for Best Small Flower, Honorable Mention, and Award of Merit. …
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… with a tangerine-red beard are of classic tall bearded iris form. A additional benefit is the delicate fragrance that most tall bearded iris possess. Bearded irises do best in full sun, well drained soils in Chicago area landscapes. Typically a planting will need to be divided every 3 to 4 years to provide enough fresh soil to support the heavy flower …
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… an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 60 feet with a 45 foot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring … fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from orange to scarlet, but it is always outstanding. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as …
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… bright steel blue foliage of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Blue Moon' adds a special colour element to every garden. The short stiff branches develop into a compact ball which requires minimal shaping to keep its clean look. 'Blue Moon' can be planted as a single plant or in groups. Best planted in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. …
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… Best grown in humusy, organically rich, medium to wet soils in part shade to full shade. Must have moist soils that never dry out. Benefits from a regular, deep watering … hot summers. Foliage will wilt in too much sun. Needs a shaded location in the St. Louis area. Site plants in areas protected from strong winds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… An upright, spreading shrub, this vigorous hybrid is intermediate between its parents, Velvet Cloak smoke tree and American smoke tree. It is used in the home landscape. Although each flower is inconspicuous, the flower clusters borne … showy. With its reddish-purple fall color, it provides three seasons of interest, but it is best known for its hairy flower panicles in late summer. …
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… Even when the kids have schoolwork, it’s still important for them to play outside. Outdoor activities encourage creativity and independent thinking. The good news … social relationships. Sharing discoveries—like water creatures from Garden lakes—is a great way to cement knowledge. Nature play abounds at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and can be found in … can discuss the different types of clouds and identify those currently over their heads. The best part about this activity? No tools required. …
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