… Cotinus obovatus , commonly called American smoketree, is a small, deciduous, rounded, Missouri native tree or large, upright shrub that typically grows 20 to 30 feet tall and occurs in limestone glades, rocky limestone bluffs, and bald knobs in the … colors in the fall, including yellow, red, orange, and reddish purple, producing some of the best fall color of any native American trees and shrubs. It is not subject to serious insect or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Actaea poetica narcissus ( Narcissus ‘Actaea’) is one of the best known of the cultivars derived from Narcissus poeticus . Pure-white glistening … if planted in well-drained, moist soil in full sun or light shade. It usually flowers in mid- to late spring (mid-May to the beginning of June in the Chicago region). Narcissus, like almost …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Shinyleaf meadowsweet is native to the eastern U.S. It grows into a dense, compact, rounded mound (3’ X 3’). Tiny white … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the center of the plant. Plant it in well-drained soil and grow in sunny locations for the best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Renaissance spirea is a cultivar of the classic bridal wreath spirea and shares its vase-shaped habit, flowering and size characteristics. It was bred for better resistance to foliar diseases. The genus Spiraea consists of small- to medium-sized flowering shrubs with a … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… With her super-busy schedule—plant conservation scientist, florist, farmer—Barbie had the best day ever at the real-world Chicago Botanic Garden recently. On a break from promoting her … movie, she fell head-over-heels (don’t tell Ken) for our summer blooms and, of course, stopped to smell the perfectly pink roses. 💗 Barbie Visits the Chicago Botanic Garden from Chicago Botanic Garden on Vimeo . A special thanks to Pamela Burnet for casting and wardrobe, Arielle Van Deraa for casting, and Samantha Glickman …
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… Hundreds of small, single yellow-marigold blossoms cover this annual from summer up to the first hard frost of fall. The finely dissected, lacy foliage provides a fine texture for the landscape. Deadhead (remove old flowers) to encourage additional blooms. Flowers can be used in cooking, and the foliage has a pleasant … Plant 'Lemon Gem' in full sun and in average soil, and provide moderate fertilization for best results. This plant attracts nectar-feeding insects during the growing season, and the seeds …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… successful practices and systems that dramatically increase garden productivity. In addition to better known topics such as season extension and succession planting, we will cover lesser known topics such as choosing the best cultivars for small space gardens, setting up a proper soil/fertility program, developing a …
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… Queens Tears is one of the easier of the epiphytic bromeliads for home owners to grow and flower. The pink, … home landscape, provide as much light as possible and add water to the cup once a week. For best results, use rain-water to avoid the leaf scorch associated with fluorinated and/or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Feverfew ( Tanacetum parthenium ) produces white, daisy-like flowers from midsummer to late in the fall on perennial plants to 2 feet in height with nicely dissected green leaves. It grows best in full sun with moderate moisture and moderate fertilization. It is avoided by most herbivores because of the chemical constituents in the leaves. The common name …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
