… Bred at Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon, 'Black Stockings' is a perennial that, when in flower, can reach 6 feet tall. It produces lacy green foliage that … flowers in the late spring and early fall, but its long, jet-black stems are its claim to fame. Easy to grow in full sun to part shade, it prefers moist soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… For many of us, part of the joy of spring is heading out to the forest preserves and seeing the wildflowers in bloom. But for Susanne Masi, … as threatened or endangered by the state or federal government. All are rare, either due to loss of habitat, removal of fire from the ecosystem, or competition from invasive plants such …
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… Hibiscus syriacus 'Flogi' has deep pink flowers with red throats. It grows to 6 -8 feet tall and blooms from mid summer to September. It is hardy in zones 5 – 9. When the species was named syriacus, it was thought to have originated …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hibiscus syriacus 'Floru' has deep violet pink flowers with red throats. It grows to 8 -12 feet tall and blooms from mid summer to early fall. It is hardy in zones 5 – 9. When the species was named syriacus, it was thought to have originated …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Lycoris chinensis known as the Golden Surprise Lily has medium yellow to golden-orange spidery flowers with curved and ruffled petal edges. It is native to China and is hardy to zone 5. Slowly increases over time through production of daughter bulbs …
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… Dainty pink to white semi-double flowers grace this tree in early spring and again in fall. Like other … cherries in the Chicago region, it requires excellent soil drainage and typically begins to decline after 30 years of age. Fall color is yellow, sometimes with peach tints. Other than wood borers, this tree is basically pest free. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… called moth orchids because the flowers of some species resemble moths in flight. The name is derived from the word Phalaena , given by Carl Linnaeus to a group of large moths. There are thousands of beautiful Phalaenopsis hybrids. Phalaenopsis … on top. It is an epiphytic (growing on tree branches and trunks) plant that grows in moderate to high light and will thrive in an east window or a shaded southerly or westerly exposure. …
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… dahlias of years gone by. Fortunately, they are enjoying a resurgence in popularity, due to their relative freedom from pests and diseases, and their large and showy flowers. Dahlia 'September Morn' is a delightful combination of rose color in the center shading to orange, pink, and yellow on the longer petals. Flower size ranges from 4 to 6 inches across, …
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… This tree is a hybrid, a cross between the Big- Toothed Maple ( Acer grandidentatum ) and the Sugar Maple ( A. saccharum ). It is also known by its registered name, HIGHLAND PARK®. It is pyramidal in shape, growing to a height of 35 feet with a spread of 22 feet. Its dark green foliage turns bright red in the …
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… White Pygmy is a mound-shaped evergreen. Its very fine grey-green foliage accented with white tips is its most striking feature. This delicate compact cushion-shaped plant is hardy to USDA Zone 5. It reaches a mature height and width of 4 feet and prefers full sun and moderate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
