… Leslie Japanese crested bird's nest fern is a large epiphytic or terrestrial plant that has wide strappy fronds that roll out from the … Australasia. They are most commonly seen growing on tree branches or clefts where they thrive in the moist leaf detritus, humid conditions, and filtered light. The fronds of Leslie Bird's nest fern become ruffled with size and age, reaching up to five feet in length. These ferns prefer bright shade and a moist but not wet growing medium. If growing in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to South America, Barbara Karst paper flower ( Bougainvillea × buttiana 'Barbara Karst') is a strong, upright-growing, woody tropical vine that features abundant masses of deep magenta … of this climber are the result of the three bracts that surround each cluster of flowers. In their middle is the actual slim, yellow, tubular flower that usually lasts for only a few … leaves. They do not cling or twine and may require tying to a support. This plant can be kept in a container for years, rotating indoors during the winter months in a brightly lit window for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… has untoothed, opposite, ovate leaves with a pleasant, spicy aroma. The flowers, blooming in May and June, have numerous overlapping strap-like petals and a fruity scent. 'Michael … grows to 8’, and has good yellow fall color. It was selected by plantsman Allen Bush. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Native to the southern states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune until after flowering. The Chicago area is a little north of its native range, so some winter damage may occur, but will not affect …
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… You have to go out with a flashlight to see this plant because it is a night-blooming tropical waterlily. The large flowers are bright violet red. The leaves are … dating to 1938. Waterlilies are rhizomatous aquatic plants with about 50 species occurring in the wild, mostly found in the tropics of the Northern Hemisphere. They are characterized by round notched leaves that …
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… <p>'Eyecatcher' may be small for a <Weigela</em> but it is indeed an eyecatcher...and not just when it's in bloom. After the prolific display of rosy red flowers has ended, the variegated foliage is in full display...mid-green with a bright golden chartreuse border. Planting in full sun will …
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… The thunderstorms this past May are just a memory now, but they left many homes and streets in northeastern Illinois with standing water. The rainfall resulted in the wettest May on record … permeable surface to catch rainwater, grass roots are only 3 to 4 inches deep. When the soil is dry, the water initially runs right off the lawn into adjacent areas. As cities and suburbs … complaint is that rain gardens can look messy. Designing a rain garden can be a challenge. The site can be a little too dry or too wet for certain plants. Determine where and how the water …
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… Q: When is the best time of year to plant garlic? Can I plant whole heads purchased at the grocery store? A: Garlic should be planted in early to late September in the Chicago region. Purchasing bulbs from the grocer that are not sold specifically for …
Type: Plant Info
… This pyramidal evergreen conifer can reach 30 feet in height with full sun and moist soil conditions. The flat needles curve upward and are a … a fine specimen for a lawn. This slow-growing cultivar originated as a chance seedling found in France in 1929. The white fir withstands city conditions better than any other fir and is more resistant to heat and drought. It is one of the best firs for the Midwest. …
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… reach a height of 8 feet with a similar spread. Its lustrous dark-green leaves emerge bronze in the spring and are composed of 5 leaflets. Beautiful, vivid, red-flowered panicles 3 to 6 inches long bloom in May. The brown seeds that mature in October look like the eye of a buck. Its fall color is another attractive feature of red buckeye. This tree is also known as A. pavia 'Koehnei'. …
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… The Vaughn hawthorn is thought to be a cross between the Washington hawthorn and the Cockspur hawthorn. It is a medium tree with a rounded crown (30 feet x 30feet). In spring, fragrant white flowers bloom in clusters and give way to glossy, red fruits that ripen in fall and remain throughout the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
