'Visions' has lovely raspberry plumes over a mound of bronze-green foliage. The soft fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The stems stand 14 to 16 inches tall. 'Visions' is somewhat drought tolerant, but prefers wet or consistently moist soils. It does well in shade to partial shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a …
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Astilbe rivularis var. myriantha has very large white to near white plumes in mid to late summer. It is also known as Waterside Astilbe. This is a very tall variety, with stems reaching a height of more than 6 feet. The feathery panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom mid to late summer. It does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a …
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'Brautschleier' is also known as Bridal Veil® or false Spirea. The classic white plumes sit on top of dark green foliage, reaching a height of 18 to 28 inches. The lacy white panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers that bloom in early summer. 'Brautschleier' does well in partial shade to shade, where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to …
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Bressingham Beauty has beautiful plumes of hot pink in early to mid summer. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers. In the early spring, the foliage is burgundy but turns dark green in the summer. The compound leaves are deeply cut and fern-like. Bressingham Beauty grows tall, reaching a height of 3 ft. It does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome …
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'Fanal' has deep red plumes sitting on top of deeply cut bronze green foliage. The fluffy upright panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers which bloom in mid summer. The stems stand 12 to 18 inches high. 'Fanal' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, but …
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… Japan is a woody shrub; however, in Illinois, it is best to treat it as a perennial as it may die back during winter. It blooms from July through September with terminal spikes of deep pink …
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Paeonia 'Vivid Rose' is a popular double with vivid deep pink petals. The stems are sturdy and the plant is vigorous, but the scent is what makes it so special; highly fragrant, it smells more like a rose than a peony. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. 'Vivid Rose' is a late-season bloomer. It grows to 27 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, …
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Paeonia 'White Cap' is an American Peony Society Gold Medal Selection. Its Japanese-style blossoms display deep raspberry-burgundy guard petals filled with ivory and pink staminodes. The fragrant flowers rise above the foliage on stiff stems. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. 'White Cap' is a midseason bloomer. It grows to 32 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… horticulture staff share their expertise through tours, lectures, and videos throughout this website and on our blog . Meet the Horticulture Staff Plant Production The Plant … maintains the general grounds, manages the Garden's landscape waste program, and helps support the gardens and Garden events. Many of the talented seasonal staff working throughout the … horticulture staff share their expertise through tours, lectures, and videos throughout this website and on our blog . Meet the Horticulture Staff Plant Production The Plant …
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… Our first identification: Broadleaf Plantain ( Plantago major ) Caroline wanted to label one she knew, White Clover ( Trifolium repens ). So Caroline, my wife Megan, and I started out by … identify leaves by shape, size, veins, etc. If you have problems identifying a plant, try a website that allows you to crowd source a photograph. Pick a day to go out when there was a …
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