… white berries, set off by bright red stems rising well above distinctive grey green leaves. This cultivar of the native White Baneberry thrives in woodsy soils, shaded to partially shaded conditions under deciduous trees. All parts of the plant are toxic - a great deterrent for rabbits and deer, but not so good for small children who may be attracted to the shiny fruit. … mosquitoes to bed bugs. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Siebold viburnum can be used as a large shrub or trimmed up to function as a small tree. Noted for its rigid branching structure and very large leaves, this viburnum bears fragrant white flowers in May followed by fruits that go from pink to red to … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… to deep pink flowers, set off by the dense, purple-edged foliage. Topping out at just 3 feet, this is one <em>Weigela</em> that can fit almost anywhere...a small garden...the front of a … and so do gardeners. With bloom all along their branches, they deliver a blanket of color for at least four weeks. And they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest …
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… plantings, and encouraged organic gardening practices. Key contributions: Vice President of the Garden Club of America (GCA): Jean Cudahy held a leadership role in one of the most … her national influence in horticultural circles. Trustee of the Chicago Horticultural Society: This organization, which operated the Chicago Botanic Garden, awarded her the Charles L. Hutchinson Medal in 1952. This prestigious honor recognized her outstanding efforts in promoting horticulture. President …
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… about a foot above the 3-foot masses of large bold textured, deeply cut, deep green leaves. This is an ideal plant for moist, shady locations in the garden or those areas that receive supplemental irrigation …
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… Spiny acanthus is a striking foliage perennial native to southern Europe. Tall 2-foot flower spikes of … appear in midsummer and provide a bold statement in the back area of the garden. Easy to care for, its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Rosa 'Distant Drums' is a shrub rose producing bronze-centered orchid pink petals that shade to lavender at the tips in a spray that can include dozens of flowers on one stem. This is another of the Buck series of hardy shrub roses that is known for dark green, disease-resistant foliage on a plant growing to 4 feet in height by 5 feet in …
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… disturbance and will 'sulk' after transplanting but the floral display when it does arrive is spectacular. This South African native, like other members of this family is poisonous if ingested. Like other poisonous plants it is also used medicinally by native peoples for a number of ailments. Another example of the difference between a poison and a medicine is …
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… Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and … from modest amounts of pruning to eliminate water sprouts and improve airflow. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… yellow until frost. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular … sun. Prune after spring bloom...fall pruning puts next year's flowers at risk. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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