… CHARM™ elm emerge glossy red then turn dark green in summer and yellow in fall. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the … to Dutch elm disease. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Do you like blueberries? This is a blueberry bush, and if you're here in the spring you'll see the white flowers that turn into the blueberries in the summer months. Bluecrop blueberry is a self-pollinating blueberry that was bred to produce large berries and high yields. It … hedge or screen if desired. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 'Pachara Delight' is a classic "blue" orchid. The petals are a deep violet-blue and "tesselated"—spotted in a neat … species because it can thrive at lower temperatures than many other showy orchids since it is native to the Himalayan foothills from Assam east to China and Vietnam. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… on Southern Cross ironweed ( Vernonia 'Southern Cross'), a hybrid native ironweed that is relatively short (3 feet tall). This cultivar grows best in full sun, with moderately fertile … hummingbirds, while the seeds are coveted by birds. This introduction by Intrinsic Perennials is one of the few ironweed cultivars offered on the market. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… part of October. Bred specifically for landscape, pot, and cut flower sales, this cultivar is an improvement over older cultivars with thinner, weaker stems and sparse flowering spikes. Plant it in full sun and in well- drained, moisture-retentive soils. This plant is a pollinator attractor for the home and commercial landscape. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Ivory tower wisteria is a climbing vine that grows to a maximum of 30 feet under full sun with moderate moisture … permits the long pendulous flowers to be appreciated to their fullest extent. It is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Start with the Basics A common and sometimes costly expense for many homeowners is lawn care. No matter whether you maintain your lawn yourself or hire a service, this is a good time to examine the best practices for growing healthy turfgrass. Don't invest more money than is necessary to have an attractive lawn that is also healthy and less likely to have problems …
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… WHITE SATIN™ is a birch cultivar notable for good borer resistance, a uniform upright pyramidal habit, beautiful satin white bark, attractive foliage and golden-yellow fall color. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Angelique yarrow is a clump-forming perennial that grows to a maximum height of 2 feet. It requires full sun or … and early fall, the plant produces red blooms that are attractive to birds and butterflies. It is useful in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and August. Flowers and stems are ideal size and strength for the cut flower industry. This is the first sunflower that is downy mildew resistant - a breakthrough in plant breeding! …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
