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  • … hardy kiwi vines were first introduced into American gardens in the 1880's, they were valued for their fragrant spring bloom and their ability to "green up" large structures such as pergolas and long stone fences. It was 50 years before … came on the scene. Hardy kiwi vine 'Fairchild' is female, and that's important if you want to grow it for the fruit as well as the flowers, because you'll need a male vine for pollination. …
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  • … Palibin Meyer lilac is prized for its compact rounded habit, abundant densely packed pinkish-purple blooms and easy care. Its … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … SUMMER CHARM® Pekin lilac is a tree form of lilac known for its fine textured foliage and abundant creamy white blooms in late spring. Members of the … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … lilac, which is a cross between the common lilac and the Asian lilac S. oblata . It is notable for its fragrant double magenta blooms. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Royalty lilac is a cultivar selected in 1936 for its exceptional cold hardiness from a cross between the nodding lilac and the Hungarian … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Persian lilac has been in cultivation for centuries and has not been found in the wild. Its abundant fragrant pale lilac blooms appear … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The Summer Snow cultivar of Japanese tree lilac is known for its abundant fragrant white blooms in late spring or early summer. It is usually trained as a … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … 'Montgomery' has red to dark red plumes on top of mounded dark green foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in  early to mid summer. 'Montgomery' grows to 21-24 inches tall. It likes wet or constantly moist soil, making it a good choice for wet areas. It does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … A hardy perennial, Emperor of China chrysanthemum produces burgundy buds that open to silvery-pink flowers in late October. The flowers are double with quill-shaped rays. After the first frost, the leaves turn red which provides a nice contrast to the pink flowers. This is a tall plant that benefits from staking for support or cutting back in the summer for a shorter plant. Bonnie chrysanthemum is not …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This cultivar of the common fig is known for being slightly more cold hardy and surviving outdoors in Chicago in protected enviornments. Green to brown fruit will ripen in summer but rarely again in midwinter due to the temperatures outdoors - even in protected environments. Figs are natives of the …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant