… IROQUOIS BEAUTY™ chokeberry is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub selected for its unique compact habit, showy display of small white flower clusters, glossy foliage, showy orange to deep-red fall foliage, and abundant production of black fruit. The common name chokeberry refers to the tart taste of the edible fruit to humans; birds have no objection. This shrub is a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This variable native species of larkspur is the one most frequently encountered east of the Mississippi River. Flower colors range from solid blue through violet-lavenders to pure white. The flowers may also feature a white 'bee' at the center of the flower, but again, this is not always the case. Plant this larkspur in full sun, dry to moderately moist soils and allow this short lived perennial to reseed to ensure continuity in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Autumn Minaret daylily has showy, 5-inch yellow-orange flowers with a darker eye. It blooms mid to late season and may rebloom, giving it an extended bloom period. It is unusually tall for a daylily. It is fragrant and attracts butterflies and humming birds. Each … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. Typical of daylilies, it is easy to grow and does well in full sun …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and fluffy. They measure 4.5 inches and appear in mid season. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. 'Paprika Flame' is a striking addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This dense, upright shrub grows 8 to 12 feet with a width equal to its spread. It suckers to form colonies, so plant it in an area with lots of space. The … The waxy grayish-white fruits mature in the fall and persist throughout the winter. Fall color is minimal; the large, glossy leaves, which have a sweet-spicy fragrance when crushed, persist …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Growing only 3' to 6' in height, this spreading shrub is ideal for mass plantings. Fragrant sumac is not grown for its flowers. However, its small fruit, a hairy red drupe borne on the female plants in late summer, often remains to provide interest throughout the autumn before falling in early winter. In fall, the foliage …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Nanum Bullatum viburnum is a dwarf cultivar growing to a mature size of 2-3' high and wide. This is a non-fruiting cultivar, but it has beautiful red autumn foliage. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Viburnums are a versatile genus …
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… Description: The male is bright pink! Seeing a pink bird in an evergreen in winter is quite a sight. The crossbill also has white wing bars and a slightly crossed bill, which enables it to extract seeds from cones. Wherever there are stands of spruces and other conifers, a flock of crossbills may be feasting. They always seem to be on the fly, so finding them at the Garden is more difficult than finding siskins and …
Type: Birding
… nicely with the newly expanded bright green leaves in the spring. Its superior resistance to leaf blotch and leaf scorch ensures the dark green summer foliage persists all season. Fall foliage is bright red. The tree silhouette is uniform and attractive year-round. This tree is a … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pink Blush Aloe is a highly decorative dwarf aloe hybrid. Mature size is an upright rosette about 12 inches tall and from 8 to 12 inches wide. The leaves are green and white patterned with raised ridges of pink and pink … area. It makes a lovely summer accent in garden containers, but should be brought indoors to overwinter. This dwarf aloe hybrid was created by Kelly Griffin. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
