… In early spring, before the leaves appear, this tree is covered with masses of violet-pink flowers that spring straight from the bare trunks and which … spreading growth habit and a low hanging canopy. In the springtime the emerging foliage is burgundy, while in the fall the leaves are buttery golden color. Because of its spring and fall beauty and its pleasing growth habit this is a wonderful specimen for a larger garden. It was bred for the harsher conditions of Minnesota …
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… The flamethrower palm tree is named for the propensity of this tree to develop a new brightly colored leaf that may be … of the green foliage this new leaf can appear as a flash of fire. The flamethrower palm tree is native to the wet mountainous areas of New Caledonia, in the south Pacific. The fronds of this … feet. The fruits of this tree are egg-sized and turn red, making them equally showy. This tree is not hardy in Chicago. …
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… Phantom Joe Pye weed is a form of a plant native to the moist meadows and stream margins of eastern north America. Phantom is a small form of Joe Pye weed reaching about 2 to 3 feet in height and about 1-2 feet in width … It can cope with clay and wet soils although it prefers rich moist well-drained soils. It is not generally attractive to deer making it a resilient performer for native and informal …
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… Spotted Joe Pye Weed is derived from a plant native to eastern North America. The common name refers to the purple … on flat flower heads. The flowers are a magnet for birds and butterflies and so this plant is loved by naturalists and those seeking a native garden. While adaptable to soil type it prefers soils that are consistently moist, even clay. It is a dramatic plant for the back of a border, as a statement plant or as part of a rain garden. …
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… Weeping Wonder Ginkgo, know as the Ginkgo 'Mutant Weeper' in Europe, is an interesting dwarf weeping Ginkgo. It remains shrub size, 10 feet tall by 6 feet wide, and … branch that may require staking, and side branches that trend horizontal to weeping. It is considered a reliably weeping Gingko form. The leaves vary from thread like to fully fan … Wonder Ginkgo has the typical outstanding golden yellow fall color, and like all Ginkgoes, it is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees and works well in the city. …
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… by the bright yellow fall foliage. The relatively scanty fruit—relished by birds and squirrels—is a woody capsule containing two seeds. This underutilized ornamental native performs quite well in shady sites and is great for the naturalistic garden or a large shrub border. Common witch hazel is the last shrub to flower in fall. …
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… throats in early season. The blooms are 5 ½ inches and last for 16 hours or more. The foliage is quite tall, measuring 38 inches. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Midnight Magic has been awarded the …
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… Forever Purple Coral Bells is an award winning introduction by Terra Nova Nurseries. Introduced in 2014, this Heuchera hybrid, combining three species, is a vigorous, multi-crowned, heat tolerant, winter hardy, and striking all purple plant with … a boarder planting. Deer resistant, heat tolerant, attracts birds and bees. The purple foliage is persistent and remains attractive through the winter. …
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… DOLCE® Cinnamon Curls Alumroot is an outstanding dark orange alumroot selection introduced in 2013. Grown for its foliage, … Cinnamon Curls Alumroot has dark orange, thick, highly ruffled leaves. The spring leaf color is more red-orange, later summer colors move toward dark browns and purples. At maturity Cinnamon … front of mixed border plantings and planted as a ground cover. It will attract birds, bees and is deer resistant. In milder climates the foliage will remain decorative through the winter. …
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… to 30 inches and provide an interesting contrast to the almost black foliage. The leaf color is purple brown in the spring and in full sun conditions will become almost black. Very striking and unusual, especially with its very large leaves. This plant is a Hecuhera villosa hybrid introduced by French plant breeder Thierry Delabroye. It will attract bees, birds and is resistant to deer. It would be lovely in a mixed perennial border or planted in groups as a …
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