… maple is highly valued for its lovely dense growth habit, interesting trifoliate leaves, and cinnamon-brown bark. The peeling bark, one of the tree's best ornamental features, is … maple with wonderful bark. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… a clump-forming perennial with a basal mound of scallop-edged, light green leaves 1 foot tall and 2½ feet wide. In late spring to early summer, tiny, star-shaped, greenish yellow flowers … Deadheading will prevent this. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in the Chicago area it would need to be taken inside during the winter. It is drought tolerant and happy in full sun. This cultivar is noted for its attractive linear gray green leaves that … against the grey foliage. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… SAFARI SUNRISE® Aloe With its suckering habit and low spreading from, 'Safari Sunrise' is one of the few aloes that can be used as a … winter in Chicago's climate. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… or along streams. This species produces large, round, leathery leaves that emerge purple and become glossy green. In late April or early May, clusters of deep magenta bell-like flowers … common species of Bergenia . Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… moist, well- drained soil to bring out those honey scented blooms that the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds adore. It’s good to cut the plant back to twelve inches in the spring to allow … for a new season by summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… with glistening white 5-petalled flowers in late spring to early summer. It is very cold hardy and tolerant of poor soils. This plant is native to mountainous regions in Europe; in the pink … it is related to carnations. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… A tree that bears tulip flowers? Yes, this is a tulip tree, and if you're here in late May or early June you might be lucky to see the large yellow flowers … width is only 25 feet or less. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… to the tubular flowers, which have two long curving lobes. The leaves are large, ovate and pleated. It has a very nice, dense, rounded habit, with the one-foot flower spikes held above … climate or conservatory. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… seed capsules. These shrubs need to be pruned after flowering in the spring to control shape and size. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
