… interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. … disagree. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes almost 100 varieties of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. …
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… interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. … disagree. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes almost 100 varieties of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. …
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… radicans , commonly known as trumpet vine, features large orange flowers shaped like trumpets from late summer until frost. A favorite of hummingbirds and pollinating insects, the flowers … will have an opportunity to practice their pruning skills. The genus Campsis is derived from the Greek term kampsis , meaning "bending," because the stamens are curved. This genus …
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… This small, rapidly growing hosta features foliage that progresses from green to chartreuse to gold as the season progresses. Gold Edger forms a dense mound (1 foot … or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full …
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… a medium-sized hosta. Its leaves have wide, dark-green margins separated by a fine white line from narrow gold centers. It was named Hosta of the Year for 2005 by the American Hosta Growers … or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full …
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… Lilium ‘African Queen’ has flowers that may vary considerably in color from yellow-apricot to burnt-orange brown. Because of this significant variation in color, … deep enough to remain cool. Lower plants surrounding the lilies will help protect their roots from drying out. Lilies make an excellent cut flower with long-lasting blooms and buds that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… enough) to remain cool. Lower plants surrounding the lilies will also help protect their roots from drying out. Lilies make an excellent cut flower with long-lasting blooms and buds that continue to mature and open after cutting. Unfortunately they must be protected from herbivores - rabbits and deer in particular. …
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… is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from small trees to very large trees and shrubs. Magnolias are an ancient genus that appeared … region. Buds and blooms of the magnolias that do thrive here are often subject to damage from cold spring nights. The genus includes of 300 species and numerous hybrids and cultivars. …
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… fruits are usually not eaten by humans but are beloved by birds. Most crabapples benefit from modest amounts of pruning to eliminate water sprouts and improve airflow. This tree is a … to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected from Beeson's McHenry County Nursery. …
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… is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from small trees to very large trees and shrubs. Magnolias are an ancient genus that appeared … region. Buds and blooms of the magnolias that do thrive here are often subject to damage from cold spring nights. The genus includes 300 species and numerous hybrids and cultivars. The …
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