… ornamental, nonedible bright red berries are produced at the branch tips. Each berry emerges from a three-valved orange capsule, which is persistent. It is found in oak savannas, dune areas, … of the fruit-laden branches for floral arrangments. The other is that another species from Asia, Celastrus orbiculatus, has become invasive in much the same habitats. They are … fruits only in terminal clusters. Regardless of the species, do not pick American bittersweet from the wild or discard the seeds as you may be helping to spread the invasive species. …
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… flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an almost shrub sized 4 feet. Bluestars are considered … of many soil types. Most amsonia are native to North America, but a few of the 22 species hail from Europe or Asia. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes over 20 varieties and more …
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… flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an almost shrub sized 4 feet. Bluestars are considered … of many soil types. Most amsonia are native to North America, but a few of the 22 species hail from Europe or Asia. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes over 20 varieties and more …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an almost shrub sized 4 feet. Bluestars are considered … of many soil types. Most amsonia are native to North America, but a few of the 22 species hail from Europe or Asia. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes over 20 varieties and more …
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… rose buds that open to pink flowers amidst red-tinged foliage. This cultivar is a selection from open pollinated Malus sargentii and has its characteristic low spreading habit. Crabapples … fruits are usually not eaten by humans but are beloved by birds. Most crabapples benefit from modest amounts of pruning to eliminate water sprouts and improve airflow. This tree is a … to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected from Hub Tures & Sons Nursery. …
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… Best grown in a shady setting in moisture retentive soils and mulched well to prevent rhizomes from drying out in summer or freezing in winter. Dislikes transplanting, individual plants over … woodland wildflowers, Solomon’s Seal will not go dormant when the heat of summer sets in. Free from most insects and diseases, it is unfortunately often eaten by deer. The genus name derives from the Greek polys(many) and gonu(joint), referring to the many jointed rhizome. The common …
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… time outdoors. Horticultural Therapy staff of the Chicago Botanic Garden and researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are interested in … Linking Biology and Culture William R. Leonard, Ph.D., Northwestern University The transition from a traditional to an urbanized lifestyle is commonly associated with marked increases in … time outdoors. Horticultural Therapy staff of the Chicago Botanic Garden and researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are interested in …
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… the color in your garden beds and container gardens. Learn how plants provide color not only from their flowers, but from foliage as well. Discover how to use the trendy black, gold, silver, variegated, and other …
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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 groundcover in hot, arid climates. It puts on a a vibrant display of color from late summer to mid-winter, with deep rose pink buds that soften to coral as they mature, …
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… Small, tubular green-and-white flowers are produced on spikes rising from the clump of fat green leaves with translucent windows at their tips in midwinter. The … This plant is very closely related to the genera Gasteria and Aloe , which are also from South Africa. …
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