… Voilá! More plants! Although several perennials can be divided in late summer, spring is a good time for this task. That’s because temperatures are cool and the soil is usually moist. Dividing …
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… are attractive to butterflies grow in small, flattened clusters in late spring on new wood. The foliage turns shades of orange, red, and purple in the fall. Birchleaf spirea is named for the shape of its leaves, which resemble those of the birch genus. More than 100 of these …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pondering the Prairie Series Graminoid is a term created to encompass all of those grass-like plants with narrow leaves and barely … however, have their growing tissue at the base of the leaf and are, therefore, well suited for landscapes dominated by grazing animals (or lawn mowers). They can tolerate repeated clipping … of graminoids. The Cyperaceae or Sedge family have grass-like members. The largest group in this family are in the genus Carex. Although not as abundant in prairies as they are in woodlands …
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… Native to the eastern United States and Eurasia, where it is found in sunny wetland areas, marsh fern is a … acid soil. The caterpillars of the marsh fern moth (Fagitana littera) feed on the leaves of this fern—it is the only known host plant of this uncommon moth. Archived Copy: This content was …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of large blooms featuring single, crinkled white flowers surrounding a mass of golden stamens is the key feature of this cultivar. The stems are strong and do not need to be staked. This 1928 hybrid has stood the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a maroon lip and golden throat accented with maroon nectar guides are a 'wow' factor and when the strong fragrance that only Cattleya orchids can produce is added in the plant is a show stopper. Cattleya orchids grow and flower best in bright light … nitrogen levels are not increased while outdoors through foliar fertilization. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… SILVER SPRITE™ northern bayberry is characterized by a dense, compact, broad-oval habit and attractive gray-green foliage. The small gray fruit, best seen after the foliage has dropped, is typical of the species, and are … of native birds. Bayberries are dioecious, with male or female flowers on separate plants; this cultivar is the female clone. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland …
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… The bright steel blue foliage of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Blue Moon' adds a special colour element to every garden. The short stiff branches develop into a compact ball which requires minimal shaping to keep its clean look. 'Blue Moon' can be planted as a single plant or in groups. Best planted in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. …
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… Home gardeners can sympathize: not every seed that is planted grows. This truth extends to restored prairies that are grown from seed mixes, according to … patches, and scientists at the Chicago Botanic Garden study prairie plants and their chance for survival amid changing climates and landscapes. For Dr. Barak, a key question is what …
Type: Blog
… are usually prized as Christmas trees because of their fragrance and elegant pyramidal form. This curious mutation found at Edwin Carstens Nursery in Germany is a miniature evergreen best used in a rock garden. The tightly packed spiky branches bear very short needles adorned with brown buds during the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
