… Glory-of-the-snow is one of the earlier flowering spring bulbs. In April, six-petalled flowers appear on stalks … of 4 to 8. Leaves are narrow, strap-like and arching outwards. In the center of each flower is a small white cone encasing short white stamens tipped in yellow. The flowers of 'Blue Giant' are intense deep blue with a white eye zone. Native to Turkey, glory-of-the-snow is able to tolerate harsh winter conditions, but should not be planted in a moist situation. The …
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… Glory-of-the-snow is one of the earlier flowering spring bulbs. In April, six-petalled flowers appear on stalks … of 4 to 8. Leaves are narrow, strap-like and arching outwards. In the center of each flower is a small white cone encasing short white stamens tipped in yellow. The flowers of 'Violet Beauty' are bright orchid with a white eye zone. Native to Turkey, glory-of-the-snow is able to tolerate harsh winter conditions, but should not be planted in a moist situation. The …
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… cultivars with larger and more colorful flowers, making it a staple of the formal garden. It is a perennial, producing cornflower-like flowers that bloom from early to late summer on erect stems with medium green leaves. 'Peachie's Pick' is a compact cultivar with blue flowers on erect stems, growing 12 to 18 inches tall. It is named after Peachie Saxton, who discovered the plant. The plants are easy to grow in full sun …
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… This tree is called a Green Giant because it can grow three or four feet in a year and reach sixty feet tall and eighteen feet wide. It is adaptable to a wide range of conditions and is very hardy so is a very popular tree for hedges and screens. Green Giant has a pleasing …
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… This species is named for the large leaves, shaped like arrowheads. The species name, sagittata , references … have a wrinkly appearance and are fuzzy on the undersides. The true attraction, however, is the abundance of spikes of true blue flowers, which in this area will appear late in summer … flowers have protruding stamens and are appreciated by hummingbirds. Arrow Leaf sage is native to the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and Peru. It requires full sun to flower, but tends …
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… plant. Its flowers, which are tiny and purplish-red, are produced in April. Fall color is quite noteworthy, ranging from yellow to red. Fullmoon maple is a relative of the Japanese maple and has performed well in the harsh climate of northern Illinois. It prefers dappled light in average, evenly moist, well-drained soil. This is a beautiful small specimen tree. This cultivar is a dwarf that will grow to 8 to 10 feet in …
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… emerge early. The plant grows 9 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen … flowers. The samaras, or winged fruits, mature in fall and turn a rich red. This maple is one of the cut-leaf or lace leaf varieties. The foliage emerges as red-orange before turning purplish-green in midsummer. Fall color is bright red. This lovely small tree, native to the Far East, can be grown only in very …
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… tree that can reach a height of 50 feet with a spread of 25 feet. This sugar maple cultivar is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring … the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is a beautiful golden-orange-red. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… upright oval tree that can reach a height of 50 feet with a spread of 35 feet. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring … the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is orange red to red. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 30 feet with a similar spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring … The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color starts early and is a bright red. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
