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  • … Sun sedge, known as the long-stolen sedge, is native to the United States, occurring in prairies and grasslands. This sedge produces a loose clump of stiff, green, narrow leaves on stems up to 20 inches tall. … The plant grows from rhizomes and fibrous roots and can be useful as a ground cover or feed for livestock. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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  • … Mona Lisa™wine shades ( Anemone coronaria 'PAS1863')  is commonly called a poppy anemone. Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, this showy, vibrantly colored specimen has 4- to 4½-inch, dark-centered flowers borne above … leaves. Its blossoms sit atop sturdy, thick, 18-inch stems, which make the blooms excellent for cutting. It will flower under lower light levels than other anemones and low temperatures (46 …
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  • … GINGER WINE™ Ninebark is a form of Eastern ninebark that has orange spring foliage that matures to burgundy. It was also developed for mildew resistance. Eastern ninebark is a deciduous shrub that is native to the south-eastern … named for its peeling bark on mature branches which reveal lighter bark underneath, although this is only noticeable in winter when the leaves have fallen. In late spring it bears clusters …
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  • … New! An ideal treat for a hot summer day, mousse is a rich, customizable dish that can be sweet or savory. Learn to … biscotti that will have you desperate for dessert.  Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club  ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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  • … Classic dark red tulip on sturdy long stems that is ideal for forcing or planting as an annual in the garden. Outdoors, plant as soon as the bulbs (and space) become available. Earlier planted …
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  • This strongly pyramidal conifer features dark green needles with two white stripes on the underside and, at maturity, dark reddish upright cones in summer. A great accent plant for the landscape where a vertical element is needed but space is at a premium. Plant in full sun, acidic moderately fertile moist soils and …
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  • This tree grows to a height of 49 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It is a shade tree or a tree for the urban street. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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  • This silvery plant that does not bear flowers has long, lacy leaves and is used solely for its …
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  • … of DANADA CHARM™ elm emerge glossy red then turn dark green in summer and yellow in fall. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the … that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Morton Arboretum for its resistance to Dutch elm disease. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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  • … Ruby redosier dogwood is a cultivar introduced in 1988. It was selected for its layering habit, bright red stems and uniform rounded form. Like the species, it bears … of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant