… Prunus avium is the scientific name for the sweet cherry, with delicious varieties including 'Bing' and 'Rainier'. One of spring's beauties, this cultivar, however, is grown for the abundance drooping clusters of frilly double white flowers, bearing up to 30 petals. As …
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… Join us for a seated, slow-paced birding experience. Rather than walking around the Garden in search of … to bring your own chair. Binoculars and field guides are recommended but not required. Dress for the weather. Bridget Kiernan, birder and horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Kleinman …
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… of flower power, vigor, and durability. The 1-inch-wide, light to medium-violet flowers—large for a moss phlox—are produced for four to six weeks. …
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… especially strong flush of flowers just before the season ends. This is a perennial favorite for bridal bouquets. Suitably named for its small stature, the mature size of The Fairy rose ( Rosa 'The Fairy') is 1 to 2 feet tall. …
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… and wide and prefers partly shaded spots and moist well-drained soils. coleus are favorites for bedding plants, planters and window boxes for their wide range of colors and textures. Black Dragon would add depth to plantings with …
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… in the fall. It bears wispy long spikelets. It can grow to 3 feet tall, and is suitable for mixed herbaceous borders in full sun and moderately fertile, sharply draining soil. The stems and heads are suitable for drying. This grass is native throughout most of North America and is tolerant of dry …
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… lustrous leaves and an upright habit. It is adaptable to extremes in soil acidity and is noted for its moisture, heat and wind tolerance. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. … that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Morton Arboretum for its resistance to Dutch elm disease and the elm leaf beetle. …
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… CARDINAL™ arrowwood viburnum is notable for its burgundy fall color, which changes to bright red. The white flowers and blue berries are … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… including sandy soils, clay, and partial shade. This plant is extremely hardy and is suitable for borders and especially for edging. …
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… from very late summer and into fall. Stout stems support the flowering display without need for staking and the plant is insect and disease resistant. It is important to plant in full sun, … the growing season. Pollinating insects are drawn to the flowers and songbirds follow up for the seeds. …
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