… flowers. The samaras, or winged fruits, mature in fall and turn a rich red. Foliage is gray-green with white margins, sometimes with a hint of pink. White portions of the leaves … native to the Far East, can be grown only in very protected areas if you live in Zone 5. It is an exceptional small ornamental maple. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… clusters are produced from late April into May atop 10-inch red flower stalks. The foliage is attractive as well, with glossy, deep green leaves turning a burgundy color in the fall. … specific epithet name "cordifolia" describes the large, round evergreen leaves in Latin. It is commonly known as 'pig squeak' because of the sound it makes when the thick, leathery leaves … cut back in early spring. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Spring beauty is an ephemeral wildflower native to the Midwest. It prefers moist, organically rich soil and … green, grass-like leaves. The plant emerges from small underground tubers called corms. It is edible, with a taste reminiscent of chestnuts. The leaves continue to spread, even when the … a naturalized ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… shade to shade where the graceful plumes add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. This is an excellent cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are … place for winter interest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Grassy-leaved goldenrod is an attractive native perennial with a shrubby habit, growing to about three feet tall. The … ends of the branches. The leaves are narrow, untoothed and a fresh bright shade of green. It is one of the first goldenrods to bloom, starting the first week of August. It grows in sunny … in the genus Solidago . Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Provide a very sunny location with average soil, water and fertilizer. The straight species is not hardy in Chicago and is best grown as a large container plant that can be moved indoors to avoid the worst winter … Bible. Fig תְאֵנָה T’enah Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Climbing hydrangea is a clinging ornamental perennial vine that can reach 60-80’ tall. It climbs with the aid of … it will cover trees, walls, rocks or pergolas. ‘Jane Platt’ has small leaves – the foliage is 1/3 to 2/1 the size of the species – and it white lacecap flowers bloom from late spring to … soil in part to full shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… in summer and fade to green in the fall. Unlike many other hydrangeas the pink flower color is not affected by soil pH. The flower heads contrast against the dark green foliage. … it suitable in many locations in the garden or as a container plant. It prefers soil that is well-drained and where moisture levels are maintained during hot periods and drought. Prune in … winter or early spring. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Native to the United States, Hydrangea arborescens is an upright, deciduous shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in part shade. ‘Ryan Gainey’ is compact, growing to 3 feet tall and displaying dark green foliage. Its rounded white flower … specimen in perennial beds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Chinese witch hazel is highly valued for its yellow flowers in late winter, rich green foliage through the summer and … from January into March. The medium green leaves are oval-rounded to obovate in shape. It is a wonderful late winter-blooming shrub. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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