… cone. The flowers emerge in July, and continue to bloom until fall. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. ‘Ruby’ does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought - tolerant. It blooms on new wood so the flowers are not susceptible to late spring frosts. This is a hybrid of Hydrangea paniculata which is native to Japan, China and Korea where it grows at …
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… in Mexico. The first species was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The genus Mammillaria is currently one of the largest in the cactus family, with 171 known species and varieties. This amazing plant, with its cylindrical form and bright carmine rose flowers, is a showstopper of a cactus. The top of each cylinder is crowned with bright, funnel-shaped flowers in a circle surrounding the center. This small gem …
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… or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech … regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, … oaks, beech trees are long-lived and slow growing hardwood trees. The fruit produced annually is commonly called a beech nut and is beloved by wildlife. Beech trees are majestic shade trees …
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… ‘Blaze’ is an herbaceous peony that can produce up to 20 scarlet red single blossoms per plant. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid, and late; ‘Blaze’ is an early bloomer, usually early May in the Chicago area. It grows to 28 inches tall, taking on …
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… ‘Bob Krekler’ is an herbaceous peony with showy single pink petals surrounding a bright yellow center. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid, and late; ‘Bob Krekler’ is a midseason bloomer, usually mid-May in the Chicago area. It grows to 36 inches tall, taking …
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… ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ is an herbaceous peony with intensely fragrant double blooms. Creamy pink guard petals surround a ring of gold stamens from which even more colored petals emerge. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. ‘Fragrant Bouquet is a mid- to late bloomer. It grows to 30 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout …
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… ‘Fringed Ivory’ is an herbaceous peony with a double row of white guard petals hiding a center of golden stamens. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. ‘Fringed Ivory’ is a mid- to late bloomer. It grows to 30 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout …
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… ‘Green Halo’ is an herbaceous peony whose unique, white, semi-double blossoms float above a base of light green guard petals, giving the flower a halo of green. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. ‘Green Halo’ is a mid- to late- season bloomer. It grows to 32 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance …
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… ‘Ivory Atlas’ is an herbaceous peony with single blooms consisting of a double row of ivory guard petals surrounding a yellow center. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. ‘Ivory Atlas’ is an early bloomer. It grows to 36 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the …
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… ‘Ivory Victory’ is an herbaceous peony with a combination of cream and white double blooms. Reliable, fragrant, and easy to grow, it makes an excellent cut flower. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. ‘Ivory Victory’ is a midseason bloomer. It grows to 34 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the …
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