… on the dry bulbs. This award-winning variety is a low-growing, bulbous plant that blooms in early April at about the same time as snowdrops ( Galanthus ), glory-of- the-snow ( Chionodoxa … the plants go dormant. These dwarf herbaceous perennials are especially effective when planted in large masses in sunny or lightly shaded areas of rock gardens, in the fronts of borders, along walks, or near …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… can be coppiced to a smaller, twiggier size. Named for its pale green leaves that are covered in fine white hairs, the white willow sets itself apart from trees that show a deeper summer … Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they generally require moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In cultivation, willows …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Caerulea' name from the silvery blue hue on the underside of its glossy green leaves. Known in Britain as the cricket bat willow, it is grown there as a timber source for their national … value. Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they generally require moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In cultivation, willows …
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… Erie linden viburnum has a compact, rounded habit. It provides a display of white flowers in spring followed by abundant red-coral fruit that persist into winter. This cultivar was introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum in 1971. Native to China, Korean, and Japan, linden viburnums derive their name from the leaves, … deciduous shrub that grows to 8 – 10 feet tall and to 6 – 8 feet wide. Creamy white flowers in showy, domed clusters appear in May to early June, giving way to bright red fruits in late …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… good growth rate and attractive, red-tinted new foliage. This shrub produces white flowers in May, followed by clusters of bright red fruit that persist into winter. The foliage turns a brilliant red in fall. This selection has been verified by Dr. Edward R. Hasselkus of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, as a true species - not a hybrid — unlike many other cultivars in the trade. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant …
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… is a BLOOMERANG™ Purple lilac because it comes back (like a boomerang) and flowers again in the summer after most lilacs finish in the springtime. BLOOMERANG™ Purple lilac is a dwarf shrub notable for its periodic rebloom into August after the initial flowering in May. The blossoms are sweetly fragrant. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Edith Cavell cultivar of the common lilac was introduced in France in 1916 and is still a popular choice in the trade for its double white fragrant blooms. Like other lilacs, its blossoms attract bees, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… or Rouen lilac is a cross between the common lilac and the Persian lilac that originated in France in the 18th century. It bears abundant fragrant purple-lilac blooms on arching branches in May. Its habit is considered more refined than the common lilac. Members of the genus Syringa …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… there an all-purpose mulch I can use throughout the different areas of my garden? A. Looking in garden centers today, with choices ranging from white stone to shredded cypress to cocoa … of mulch materials is never-ending. One of the best mulches for garden beds originates in your own backyard. It’s compost. The decomposed organic matter in compost will return beneficial nutrients to the soil in a very usable form. Compost also …
Type: Plant Info
… harm or be fatal if ingested. Potential poisoning depends on the level of toxins contained in the plant and the amount consumed. The latex in some species of plants in the Poinsettia genus ( Euphorbia ) is poisonous when ingested and can cause contact dermatitis …
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