… The chameleon tulip is aptly named for the color of the petals change dramatically as the flowers develop. Young flowers feature pale yellow petals with a broad white edge that evolve to yellow flowers with raspberry-pink edges, while at maturity, the flowers are deep salmon … orange with a golden-yellow base. This cultivar produces multiple flowers per stem and blooms in sequence with the Tall Late class of tulips. Plant this tulip in full sun and well-drained …
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… This small flowering tree reaches 15' to 20' in height and is often multistemmed. Site it in a prominent place so that everyone can enjoy it. The fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear in late May or early June and grow in panicles 3" to 6" …
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… growth rate, Shade Fanfare is a medium (2-feet wide by 1½ feet tall) hosta featuring medium to light green foliage with a creamy margin.It blooms in June to July with lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and longlived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat …
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… Q: I understand the importance of planting in pots with adequate drainage, but many of my pots don’t have holes. Every time I try to drill into the bottom of the pot, it cracks. How do I drill a drainage hole into a ceramic …
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… Purple Mildew Resistant beebalm is derived from a north American native plant and grows to around 3-4 feet high and around 3 feet wide. As part of a multi-year evaluation of beebalms held at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Purple Mildew Resistant beebalm was found to have 2 -3 inch purple … maintained a consistently good growth habit and overall received a fair evaluation for growing in Chicagoland conditions. Beebalm grows in sunny or partially shady areas. If you gently rub …
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… The white oak is the state tree of Illinois. It was the dominant tree in the oak savannas common in northeastern Illinois before European settlement. Its crown rounds … leaves for an extended period, often into the winter. Fall color varies with year from brown to a wine-red. This majestic oak is noted for its longevity, with trees over 300 years old not …
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… The distinctive black color on this South American cultivar is found on the calyx — the floral … "anise-scented sage" for the Salvia guaranitica cultivars). Salvia guaranitica can grow up to 5 feet tall in full sun, in humus-rich, well-drained soil, but typically grows to 3 feet by 3 feet. A …
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… Switch grass was an important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of … mammals and birds, even bison. Shenandoah switch grass is an upright grass of about four feet in height and three feet in width. Spring foliage is a bluish-green which develops maroon and … streaks by summer and burgundy by fall. The purple seed heads appear in late summer though to fall. Like most switch grasses, Shenandoah is extremely versatile and can cope with a range of …
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… This species is named for the large leaves, shaped like arrowheads. The species name, sagittata , references the zodiac … The true attraction, however, is the abundance of spikes of true blue flowers, which in this area will appear late in summer and into fall. The long trumpet-shaped flowers have protruding stamens and are appreciated by hummingbirds. Arrow Leaf sage is native to the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and Peru. It requires full sun to flower, but tends to sulk on …
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… Heritage Garden The Heritage Garden pays tribute to the botanic gardens of the past and the manner in which they organized and displayed plants. The Heritage Garden is dedicated to Carolus … The Heritage Garden pays tribute to the botanic gardens of the past and the manner in which they organized and displayed plants. …
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