… palustris has lovely pink flowers measuring up to 6 inches across. It stands 3 to 6 feet high and blooms from July to September. It is native to the eastern and central United States where it grows in wetlands. It is also known as swamp rose mallow. Some …
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… The Beadle hawthorn is a native of the southern United States. It is a medium tree that can reach a height of 20 feet. In spring, fragrant white flowers bloom in clusters and give way to fruits that ripen in fall and remain throughout the winter. Birds find these attractive. In this area, this tree should be planted in a relatively protected site. …
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… produces uniquely ribbed, round fruit that ripen to dark tan with a frosted overlay. The fruit is similar in taste to a butternut squash, with superior flavor and long storage quality. It is best planted in the ground to allow for maximum growth and increased yields. 2021 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… The oxblood lily plant is grown from bulbs, thrives in full or partial sun and grows 11-15 inches tall. The plant is dormant in late summer and produces leaves when fall rains begin. In the following July through August it produces showy …
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… Two-row sedum ‘Voodoo’ is a low-growing mat-forming succulent perennial with mahogany leaves. Tiny star-shaped … through August. Easy to grow, this ground cover is suitable for well-drained sunny conditions and perfect for a rock garden or a dry slope where it will attract butterflies and be resistant to deer. …
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… The Hornbeam Maple is native to Japan and can reach a height of 30 feet with a similar spread. Its bright green leaves don't have the familiar maple lobes and have parallel veins that extend from the midrib to double saw-toothed margins. This tree has …
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… Big bluestem, ( Andropogon gerardii ) is a dominant grass of tallgrass prairies in the Midwest. It forms deep-rooted clumps and is best used for naturalizing or soil retention. When in bloom, the flowering stems reach to … feet or taller. The flowers are 3- to 5-part spikelets that resemble turkey feet. The foliage and stems have a bluish cast, and in the fall they turn reddish-purple. …
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… Serena™white summer snapdragon ( Angelonia angustifolia 'PAS394032') is the first of the summer snapdragons that comes true from seed; all others are propagated by … this nonhardy perennial from Central America. Grow it in full sun when temperatures are warm, and use only moderate irrigation and fertilization. This cultivar is insect and disease resistant. …
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… Pink Cotton Candy betony is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars … northern Illinois. This variety was selected at the Chicago Botanic Garden for its bright pink and long lasting floral display, attractive foliage and vigorous growth. …
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… This nonhardy native shrub produces masses of terminal and auxilliary flower clusters from mid-summer up to frost in the Chicago region. Plant this shrub in full sun and provide room for it to grow up to 6 foot tall. It does well in average soil; it is sometimes prone to aphids. This plant is sweetly fragrant in evenings and attracts a multitude …
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