… “This is an excellent perennial that blooms even into November,” says Galen Gates, former curator of …
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… The black chokeberry is a North American native shrub that blooms with small white flowers in mid-spring. Wine-red fall foliage in concert with purplish-black fruits provide an attractive autumn display. It is an excellent choice as a shrub, because it can tolerate a wide range of light (full sun to partial …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plumes sit on top of dark green, mounded fern-like foliage. The leaves emerge tinged with red but mature to dark green. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny, densely … The tall, upright stems stand 3 feet high. 'Cattleya' does best in consistently moist areas with shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is … is resistant to rabbits and deer. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This is an excellent cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often …
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… Vine Recommendations Boston ivy ( Parthenocissus tricuspidata ) This is a New England classic with shapely green leaves that blaze scarlet in autumn sun. As ornamental as it is, owners of … homes should consider the long-term effects and maintenance issues involve in letting this fast-growing vine cover their homes. Climbing hydrangea ( Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris ) … in popularity in the Chicago area due to its four-season appeal. It is a sturdy woody vine with many ornamental features: beautiful peeling cinnamon bark, leathery green leaves and large …
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… have the same success rate. During winter, Pelargonium plants appreciate cool conditions with a 10-degree difference in night temperatures. The most reliable method consists of taking … from the stem cutting and place it in a pre-dampened soilless mix. Do not use rooting hormone with Pelargonium cuttings. Place in a sunny window. Water only when soilless mix is dry. As plant … no sense to bring problem plants into the house. Shake off loose soil and repot the plant in a fast-draining soilless mix. Cut back the plant to 6 to 8 inches. Water thoroughly and then let …
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… cool room around 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and make sure it receives plenty of bright light with no direct sunlight. Water sparingly and allow the soil to slightly dry out between watering. … the needles. Fertilize monthly during the spring and summer. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more detailed information. …
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… CRESCENDO™ is a sugar maple cultivar selected for its excellent drought tolerance, durable dark green foliage, and outstanding orange-red fall color. … that can reach a height of 45 feet and a width of 35 feet when mature. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before …
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New! This course will feature native trees of Illinois, their key identification features, native range, landscape uses, and other noteworthy facts. Participants will learn how to best incorporate native trees and their cultivars into landscape designs and the ecological services provided by these important species. The class is divided into approximately half lecture and half field work touring …
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… Its five-lobed leaves grow densely on an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 45 feet with a 40 foot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Its five-lobed leaves grow densely on an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 45 feet with a 40 foot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
