… The Crimean linden is a hybrid whose parentage is thought to be the littleleaf linden ( T. cordata ) and the bigleaf linden ( T. dasystyla ). It is a medium-sized deciduous tree with a rounded pyramidal shape that can reach a height of 60’ and a spread of 30’. As it ages, its branches become more pendulous. It blooms in May-June with …
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… Believed to be named after an American physician, Culver’s root ( Veronicastrum virginicum ) is a tall upright perennial native to East and Central North America. The narrow, toothed leaves grow in whorls of 3-7 around the stem. … to butterflies. It is often used to bring height to a mixed border where its dark green leaves and height make a definite statement. …
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… 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 … 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 …
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… well in partial shade to shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while it is resistant to rabbits and deer. This is an excellent cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried …
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… This round evergreen shrub grows to about 4 feet in height with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In late spring it produces insignificant yellowish-green blooms. It is commonly used in a hedge or a border. This boxwood is more tolerant of sunlight and alkaline soils than the common boxwood. In spring, very small yellow flowers appear. They can …
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… than normal sized flowers, the reddish coloration at the base of the light yellow petals and sweet fragrance. This species, Hamamelis mollis , is native to China and is known for having the most fragrant of all of the witch hazel flowers. This cultivar is one …
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… rainforests of eastern Brazil where they grow on the forest floor. Absolute Zero earth star is a favored plant for terraria for its dramatic foliage. The plant is rosette-shaped with dark … Stars require bright indirect light, consistently moist, but well-drained soil conditions and high ambient humidity. Earth stars are not hardy in Chicago, but they can be overwintered in a bright location with special attention to their watering and humidity needs. …
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… This variable native species of larkspur is the one most frequently encountered east of the Mississippi River. Flower colors range from … 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 the garden. All parts of the plant are poisonous and avoided by grazing livestock, deer, rabbits, etc. This plant is not recommend for the …
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… Geum rivale is commonly known as water avens. It is native to North America where it thrives on wet, boggy … well in in cool, wet areas where little else will thrive. It grows to 18 to 28 inches tall and blooms from late May to early August with 2 – 5 flowers per stem. The small, half inch flowers are reddish or orangey pink, nodding and bell shaped. It is hardy in zones 3 to 7. The specific epithet means “growing by streams”. If …
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… The variegated flax-lily is derived from the Tasman flax-lily which is native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. Variegata flax-lily has long green strappy leaves edged in white that can grow to … followed by bright purple berries in the fall. It prefers shady spots with moderate moisture, and with its brightly striped leaves it can be a bright addition to a shady border. This plant is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
