… from the Latin febrifugia (fever reducer). During the Middle Ages it was also recommended for tonic, digestive, and emmenagogic (menstruation-provoking) properties. Modern medicine has … of feverfew was used to flavor ale before the use of hops was adopted. The native range for feverfew extends from the Balkans to the Caucasus region. Because of its folk-medicine …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… she will guide you through the wonders of early summer birding. On the walk, you will look for late-spring migrating birds as well as the year-round residents that we know and love. All levels are welcome. This walk is open to all and intended for members of the BIPOC community and Spanish-speakers. A map will be sent. Offered in …
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… Thanksgiving stuffing (and other dishes). Full sun and soils that don't remain moist for long periods are keys to its success in Chicago area gardens. This plant has been used for medicinal purposes throughout the ages in Europe to treat a variety of ailments. Recent …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’ is grown for its intensely dark colored large elephant ears. The flowers, produced in winter, are the … This plant can take very wet soils and has become a favorite of water gardeners looking for a plant with a tropical flare. Prefers full sun but can be grown in partial shade with a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… hedge or screen, or is a beautiful specimen by itself. Its suckering habit and preference for moist soils makes it suitable for erosion control along water courses. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sibirica Bloodgood Siberian dogwood is a selection noted for its deep red winter stems. In late spring it produces yellowish-white flowers which give way … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fruits in summer that are quickly devoured by birds. At its introduction, the suggested use for this shrub was as a hedge windbreak in a naturalized setting. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range …
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… Elegantissma cornelian cherry dogwood is a cultivar selected for its yellow or sometimes pinkish margined foliage. It is reported to be smaller and somewhat … bark. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
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… Alleman's Compact redosier dogwood is notable for its rich, red stems in winter and its compact habit, which spreads by stolons or runners. … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bergeson Compact redosier dogwood is notable for its rich, red stems in winter and its compact habit. Small white flowers bloom in late spring … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
