… The Tokyo wood fern is native to the moist woodlands of Japan and Korea where it thrives in the partial shade, rich … and protection from drying winds. This fern has medium green fronds and grows in a vase form to 3 feet in height and width. The overall size and form of the Tokyo wood fern make this a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dominic daylily is a vibrant dark red with a light yellow throat. The 5½-inch flowers bloom in early to mid season, and may rebloom. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… has huge 8- inch brilliant yellow flowers with green throats. It blooms in mid season and is a striking addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Chicago …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Known as the wedding phlox, 'Miss Lingard' is an elegant perennial that grows to 2 to 4 feet that has been grown since late in the 19th century. It produces a fragrant display with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Running With Scissors phlox is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden; it has proven to be a super-charged moss phlox in terms of flower power, vigor, and durability. The …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… From August to September, this late-blooming hardy perennial produces deep wine-colored flowers shaped like catkins or bottlebrushes at the tips of tall wand-like stems. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It is supposedly deer-resistant, and butterflies are attracted to the flowers. Even before they …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Rantings & Ravings of a Pruning Freak “When’s the best time to prune?” “Anytime!” It doesn’t matter what season you’re in because there’s always something … within the parameters of that design, and after the initial design and build phases, pruning is the most important tool that will keep your garden spot-on with what you envisioned. Willows … shedding this (plant’s version of a hangnail), and as it unevenly sloughs off over time, the site becomes an entry point for rot, disease, and pests. You don’t want that. And by …
Type: Plant Info
… The Alloy Horn Quartet is a fusion of artistry and advocacy whose appealing performances are charming audiences from the concert hall to the backyard party. Equally comfortable in classical and contemporary genres, the quartet is … at ease sharing its passion for music through exceptional performing and charismatic dialogue to disarm the rigidity of a traditional classical music experience. Through their programming, …
Type: Event for Calendar
… This cultivar is smaller than other horse chestnuts (less than 30 feet). It has small, white flowers in dainty … water requirements. It should be noted that this is a taprooted tree which makes it difficult to transplant and will cause it to take a long time to get established. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Mountain aloe is one of the single trunked species with gray green leaves featuring darker spines along the … of the candelabra like flowering stalks that gently curve as they age. Full sun with plenty to room to grow as it reaches mature size. Outdoors it is hardy to about 20 degree F in dry climates. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
