… Deam arrowwood viburnum is notable for its densely branched habit and very lustrous foliage that can handle hot, dry … are raspberry red and do resemble raspberries prior to opening. Its blue-black fruit in fall is held above the foliage, which turns a combination of red, purple and orange. This variety is native from southern Ohio to Missouri but is relatively rare in the trade. Viburnums are a …
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… Marie's doublefile viburnum is a broad shrub with a distinct horizontal branching habit that gives it a layered look. It … clusters of nonfragrant flowers held in two rows along the branches in May. Fall foliage color is a reddish-purple. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. This cultivar was introduced from Japan in 1879 and …
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… Tara Prairie Dropseed is a clumping warm season grass with bright green leaves and delicate flower panicles that appear … brown in late fall. In massed plantings the flowers provide an attractive pinkish haze which is enhanced by backlighting in early morning or late afternoon. This grass is a wonderful all year plant with bright green foliage in spring and summer, flower spikes in …
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… Salvia leucantha 'Midnight' is a Mexican bush sage featuring dark purple calyces (bracts that surround the flower) and purple flowers on a plant that can reach up to 5 feet in height and width. This cultivar is drought tolerant once established. Chemicals in the leaves repel deer and rabbits, while the … Mexican bush sage has been used in our autumn landscapes for several years. Although it is a shrubby perennial of coniferous forests in Mexico, the Chicago Botanic Garden uses it in …
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… Is laughter really the best medicine? Find out during this fun, interactive workshop that … enhanced mental and physical health, increased productivity, and elevated morale. Class is suitable for all age groups and fitness levels. No special clothing or equipment is required. Debbie Friend, M.S., owner LifeCurrents Classroom 1, Learning Center …
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… Is laughter really the best medicine? Find out during this fun, interactive workshop that … enhanced mental and physical health, increased productivity, and elevated morale. Class is suitable for all age groups and fitness levels. No special clothing or equipment is required. Debbie Friend, M.S., owner LifeCurrents Classroom 1, Learning Center …
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… RED ROVER™ dogwood is a shrub that has purple leaves during the summer which turn bright red in the fall. RED ROVER™ is a rounded shrub that grows to about 4-5 high and 4-5 feet wide. In the summer it bears white … fruit for birds in the fall. Like many dogwoods, RED ROVER™ tolerates damp conditions and is useful as a screen or hedge, a specimen or for a rain garden. …
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… Pampas grass is one of the most beautiful and imposing grasses of the plains of South America. Giant clumps of … that can reach 12 feet in height. Ivory Feathers® pampas grass ( Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila') is a dwarf selection that will produce clumps 5 feet tall, with feathery ivory flower spikes to 8 feet tall. It is not winter hardy in the Chicago area. In warmer climates such as California, Hawaii, and New …
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… Glossy dark foliage complements striking dark red blooms of this peony form dahlia. This is a good cut flower with long stems, which won its class in exhibition. It is an iconic dahlia -one of oldest dahlias being grown and shown - bred pre-1900 but not … be dug, cleaned, and stored over winter. Plant in full sun in spring after danger of frost is past. …
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… Taiheijo' has spectacular violet-red blooms that can grow to 12 inches in diameter. Staking is recommended, especially in windy locations. The flowers are so large that it will take a few … and stored over winter in a cool dry place. Plant this dahlia in spring when danger of frost is past. There is also a cultivar 'Taiheijo', which has white streaks in the petals. …
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