… many other shrub roses, is blooming now, and you can see its clusters of cherry red flowers in the north perimeter bed in the Rose Garden. Growing about 3 feet tall and wide, ‘George Vancouver’ is winter hardy to … Zone 2 and 3, like all members of the Canadian Explorer rose series. This rose was introduced in 1994 and the assignee of the patent was "Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as …
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… Tree peonies differ from bush peonies in that their woody stems do not die down to the ground in winter. Derived from the Chinese moutan peony more than 1400 years ago, they usually grow to … trees. They bloom from April to May, live a long time, and get better with age. Plant them in the fall in partial shade, prune them only occasionally if needed and remove the suckers that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Tree peonies differ from bush peonies in that their woody stems do not die down to the ground in winter. Derived from the Chinese mountain peony over 1400 years ago, they usually grow to 5’ … trees. They bloom from April to May, live a long time, and get better with age. Plant them in the fall in partial shade, prune them only occasionally if needed and remove the suckers that …
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… is a huge selection to choose from. 'David' was awarded the Perennial Plant of the Year award in 2002. Plant 'David' in full sun and in fertile, moist soil, where it will grow to 3 to 4 feet and produce elegant panicles of white …
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… Colorado Blue Spruce retains the symmetrical growth habit and deep blue color of the species in a much reduced size. The pyramidal shaped tree at maturity will be 6’ – 8’ tall and 3’ – 5’ wide. Hardy outdoors in the Chicago area, specimens used indoors for Holiday displays should be kept in a cool sunny location after the exhibit is closed until the outdoor temperatures are reliably …
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… This aster is native to the northeastern and central parts of the US. It blooms in late summer-early fall with masses of fine-petaled flowers in shades of blue and purple. It is called aromatic aster because of the sticky, scented glands … It can reach a height of 3 feet with a similar spread, but should be clipped back by a fourth in early summer. This creates a denser, more compact plant with more flowers. It should be …
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… Red-stemmed thalia, also known as alligator flag, is a large tropical aquatic plant, found in Florida, tropical America and Africa. The paddle-shaped leaves with thick stalks can grow up … bracts all summer long and are borne atop 10-foot stalks that are deep red at the bases. In the north these plants can be grown in pools and then brought in for the winter. They can be cut back severely for use the following …
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… a wonderful herby fragrance when stepped on). It can grow to 12" tall and 12” wide. It blooms in late spring/early summer with pale purple flowers that are attractive to bees. It grows in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought and soils of low fertility. It will rot in moist to wet …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a wonderful herby fragrance when stepped on). It can grow to 18" tall and 24” wide. It blooms in late spring/early summer with rose or white flowers that are attractive to bees. It grows in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought and soils of low fertility. It will rot in moist to wet …
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… New! Curious about the intersection of birds, art, and history? Birds in art do not begin and end with John James Audubon. Delve in and learn about the stories of various birds through historic materials, including the works of Mark Catesby and Thomas Bewick, and lesser-known figures in bird conservation such as Wisconsin's Kumlien family. Examine the evolution of game laws and …
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