… ‘Robustissima’, a.k.a. Anemone × hybrida 'Robustissima', produces single, light-pink-to-lavender flowers from late summer through fall on a perennial that tops out at 32 inches in height. It is best grown in shade to partial shade with room to spread over time. This cultivar is among the most heat and drought …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of blooms in plant evaluation garden The Chicago Botanic Garden dedicates an entire garden to plant evaluation. But have you ever wondered how it works? As we move into early fall, the … plants that hit me like a ton of bricks when I saw them. Entranced and obsessed is the only way I can think to describe how I feel about them. When I talk about them I get gushy. They. Are. … more a window into my aesthetic sensibilities than it is a definitive ranking of the absolute best of our trials this year. In my first blog entry, I address this gut reaction as one of the …
Type: Blog
… Native to Poland and Russia, sharpleaf willow gets its common name from its long, narrow pointed leaves. … known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they generally require moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… There’s still plenty to enjoy in the garden in August and September. Later-blooming perennials, annuals, and shrubs can provide color for weeks to come. And many of their blossoms offer nectar to migrating butterflies and … Remove the spent blossoms to extend the bloom time. Full sun and moist, well-drained soil work best for this charmer. Seven-son flower (Heptacodium miconioides) A large shrub or small tree …
Type: Plant Info
Hexagon stonecrop is a hardy evergreen perennial that forms a mat that is 4” tall and 8” wide. It blooms in summer with yellow, star-shaped flowers. It gets its name from the whorls of six leaves that grown along its stems. It is not an evergreen groundcover, but will turn an attractive shade of red in the fall. It works well in a rock garden, where it will not be shaded by taller plants. Plant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of this plant are its leaves, and they are completely pendulous. While this plant performs best in bright shade, the leaves become redder with more sunlight. The greenish-white flowers … white fruits. In northern climates this plant can be grown in baskets with careful attention to growing medium and light needs. It must be overwintered indoors. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Obedient Plant is an erect, deciduous perennial best in perennial borders in moist, full-sun locations. It produces grayish-green leaves with … moisture requirements are met. Plant it in the rear of the perennial border where it has room to spread. If it is shady, the stems will be lax. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… dark red, almost black fruit in late summer. Small, very sweet but rather tart, the fruit are best used in jams and jellies. Cross-pollination is required. Cherry plums are hybrids of any number of cherry species crossed with various plum species. This tree grows to a height of 8 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. Its white blooms in May and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… soils, and reduced water during winter dormancy. It will need a cool period in winter to produce the best flower production. Straight white thorns are most obvious on younger branches. Archived …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… clusters adorn this nonhardy perennial during the warmer months of summer. This plant grows best in full sun and in well-drained, moderately fertile soils. It's a pollinator magnet …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
