… 'Chocoholic' bugbane is prized first and foremost for deep burgundy color of its foliage. Then, come mid-summer, that foliage becomes the dramatic backdrop for its graceful spires of white flowers. Whether in a woodland setting or at the back of shady …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and an aloe from Madagascar. The selection was made by Don Newcomer of Serra Gardens and named for its sturdy proportions. This large succulent plant is hardy only in USDA zones 9-11, it is only for indoor or summer use only in the Chicago area. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and early fall it bears purplish pink flowers on flat flower heads. The flowers are a magnet for birds and butterflies and so this plant is loved by naturalists and those seeking a native … to soil type it prefers soils that are consistently moist, even clay. It is a dramatic plant for the back of a border, as a statement plant or as part of a rain garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is desired then a cane will need to be clipped. With care, this cutting can be rooted for a new plant. Good quality light is necessary to maintain bright leaf color but not necessary for plant survival. This plant is not hardy in Chicago and is generally treated as either an …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year round. They are actively hybridized for flower color, leaf color, fruit size/color, shape and, most importantly, disease resistance. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… if ingested. These tender bulbs can grow to a height of about 18 inches and are suitable for borders or understory plantings for deciduous trees. They are not reliably hardy in the Chicagoland area. …
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… BISHOP'S CASTLE™ is an English shrub rose from the breeder David Austen, who's famous for combing the very full flower form and fragrance of English shrub roses with more recent … good idea, especially if you can't give it full sun or it's crowded too close to other plants for good air circulation. In addition, most growers recommend using fertilizer. …
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… This species is named for the large leaves, shaped like arrowheads. The species name, sagittata , references the … humid days. This perennial is not hardy in the Chicago area, but cuttings can be easily rooted for the next summer. …
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… 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 dependent upon soil type or pH and is a lovely …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Firefly’ is a self clinging climbing hydrangea aptly named for its bright yellow variegated leaves which give the effect of lightning bugs. It reaches an average length of 40 feet with flat white flowers in May and June. It is most valued for its striking foliage of dark green contrasted with bright yellow. It does well in full sun to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
