… This is a compact, deciduous shrub that will grow to a height of 6’ with a similar spread. It can … It blooms in mid- to late May with clusters of white flowers that give way to red fruit in the fall. These persist through the winter for visual interest. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited …
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… with lime green throats in early mid season. It may re-bloom. The 6-inch flowers stay open for at least 16 hours before closing and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Although each … 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. The American Hemerocallis Society … Award 1990, Award of Merit , Honorable Mention, and Junior Citation Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… FOREST ROUGE® blackhaw viburnum is named for the dark red stems of its new growth and the maroon fall color of its long lasting foliage. … are over 100 different varieties of viburnum at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Wentworth American cranberrybush viburnum was selected in the early 20th century and named for the farm in New Hampshire where it originated. White flowers in May are followed by red fruits, which can be made into preserves if not eaten first by birds. Fall foliage is red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home … are over 100 different varieties of viburnum at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… They grow in rosettes of thick rounded leaves that come to a fine point. The older leaves of this beautiful cultivar are teal, with lavender new growth. The foliage alone makes them attractive specimens for a desert garden, but they also produce coral flowers atop slender purple one-foot flower … to freezing for short periods. They should be watered sparingly, with good drainage. This is an old cultivar, dating to a German breeder in the 1930's. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… Short-leaf Aloe was winner of the RHS Garden Award of Merit in 2002 for being one of the first aloes to be successfully cultivated in Europe. As the name implies, this aloe has very short stubby leaves. The leaves are thick and triangular with white spines on … temperatures to about 25°F. It would look lovely in a garden during the warm summer months, it is a tender perennial and will need winter in a cool or frost-free greenhouse for the winter. In …
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… Winter can be as easy or as hard on bugs as on humans, which is why after a fairly mild winter, some gardeners fear the worst. They imagine bugs coming out of … plant bugs, cucumber beetles, spongy moths — the list is legion. And all are ravenous for something green. Good and Bad Bugs Before you act, remember that not all bugs are harmful. If … is the green lacewing, a beautiful, bright green insect with delicate, lacy wings. But this fragile appearance is deceiving, for the lacewing's reputation as a killer is well deserved. …
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… The Martian, astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) grew potatoes in Martian soil. But is this really possible? Experiment for yourself and test the physical and chemical properties of Martian soil like a professional …
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… This well-proportioned dwarf white poinsettia is part of a series selected for smaller spaces …
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… arching cymes gracefully top the dark green, heart-shaped leaves. A wonderful selection for the early spring garden in full sun or under the canopy of deciduous trees. Tolerates the heavy wet soils of Chicago gardens well. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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