… or bottlebrushes at the tips of tall wand-like stems. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It is supposedly deer-resistant, and butterflies are attracted to the flowers. Even before they bloom, the leaves grow in very …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. I want to remove buckthorn from my yard but I'm not sure what to do with it after it is taken out to prevent the seeds from germinating. A. Buckthorn ( Rhamnus cathartica ) remains … because of the plant's ability to reseed. Birds consider the small black fruit a delicacy and contribute to the plant's invasive spread. Because birds relish the fruit, it is more than … consult your municipality to verify local ordinances. A good way to remove stands of buckthorn and lessen the risk of spreading the plant is to remove the plants before they flower and set …
Type: Plant Info
… Sydney golden wattle ( Acacia longifolia ) is native to southeastern Australia, where it grows very quickly, reaching up to 30 feet in five … years. In its native habitat, it is a shrub or small tree with dark gray, finely fissured bark and green foliage. The common name refers to its abundance around Sydney and its flower color. The yellow flower heads are cylindrical in shape and occur in pairs or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Helvetia serviceberry is a dwarf cultivar of a European native serviceberry. It is a shrub that is more compact than … pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early summer, attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… untoothed, opposite, ovate leaves with a pleasant, spicy aroma. The flowers, blooming in May and June, have numerous overlapping strap-like petals and a fruity scent. The flowers are usually an unusual shade of dark red with a hint of maroon … states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune until after flowering. The Chicago area is a little north of its native range, so some winter damage may occur, but will not affect …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness and the huge variety of their colors, forms and habits. They are divided into two main groups: herbaceous, which die to the ground in the … on tree peonies appear 1-2 weeks before those of the herbaceous peonies. ‘Nick Shaylor’ is an herbaceous peony and winner of the American Peony Society Gold Medal Award. Its outstanding …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… MISS SUSIE™ Korean lilac is a pink flowering cultivar developed by the Klehm nursery. Its fragrant flowers appear on this … the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Summer Snow cultivar of Japanese tree lilac is known for its abundant fragrant white blooms in late spring or early summer. It is usually … the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… We’re big on love stories. In the long, glowy days of summer, love is everywhere at the Chicago Botanic Garden —walkers with friends, just-engaged couples , … An award-winning classic, this rose has a strong, sweet fragrance. It’s especially large and lush later in the season and as temperatures begin to moderate. “When I think about flower traditions,” said senior …
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… Fabaceae family, originates in the Riverina area of New South Wales, where it grows on central and southwestern slopes and open plains, especially in moist locations and on stream banks in red, sandy loams or gravelly clays, which provide good drainage. Hardy to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, it is an erect, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that reaches 10 to 12 feet in height. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
