… October Glory red maple is one of the most popular red maples in cultivation. It has strong branches that form a pyramidal shape. The leaves of red maple have 3 to 5 lobes, with the lobes near the petiole smaller in size. Red maples flower in late March to early April, with clusters of tiny red flowers. Newly emerging leaves are red, but soon become …
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… Sneezeweed is a native plant in the aster family found growing throughout North America in areas with damp meadows or rich woodlands. Growing 3' to 5' tall, it makes a formidable statement in the back of a garden border. Pretty yellow ray flowers that are about two inches in diameter and have yellow to brown centers bloom from late summer into the fall. Each petal has three notches at the tip …
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… 1/3 inches in midseason. They stay open for 16 hours or more. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Royal Occasion is delightfully fragrant. Although each flower lasts only … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… leaves of this plant and you'll see that they have sharp toothy edges. That's why this plant is called T.Rex! T.Rex stonecrop bears reddish-pink flowerheads in later summer and early fall and it is customary to retain the flowers heads over the winter months, cutting the plants back in early spring. … stores water in its fleshy leaves and stems, and it suitable for sites that may be difficult to maintain or access. it also performs well in sunny borders and rock gardens where it is loved …
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… Dawn Bodnant viburnum is a cross between V. farreri and V. grandiflorum that was selected from seedlings at Bodnant Gardens, Wales, in 1935. Its pink buds open to fragrant pinkish-white flowers in April, much earlier than most viburnums, and before the … reddish purple. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well-suited to the home landscape, due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… This award-winning Weigela is an old-fashioned tried-and-true bush that may well have been in your grandmother's garden. In spring and summer,clusters of pink buds open to pale blush flowers, shown off against variegated green and white foliage. Foliage is red, … 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 disease or pest problems. No special …
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… STATE STREET® maple cultivar is a densely branched shade tree that can reach a height of 50 feet and width of 35 feet with branches that sweep low to the ground. It noted for its upright rounded growth habit and symmetrical branching; it has … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at …
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… Native to the West Indies, coastal northern South America, and Panama, Barbados gooseberry is frequently grown as an ornamental or for its fruits in the American tropics, Bermuda, … Australia. A member of the cactus family, the plant does not fit the standard cactus mold. It is an erect woody shrub when young, which with age begins vining and climbing with spiny branches … ripe. Drought-tolerant and frequently grown in greenhouses and as a houseplant, it is hardy to zones 9-11. …
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… The silver maple is native to eastern North America. It can reach a height of 80 feet with a spread of 50 feet. This tree requires full sun, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions. It gets its name from the silvery …
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… Dahlia 'Dragonberry' was introduced in 2014 and grows to 4 feet tall. Strong terminal and lateral branches produce blooms of semi-cactus form in a bold fuchia and orange blend that is striking. Dragonberry, like other Dahlias is not hardy in the Chicago area, and should be lifted and stored over winter after the first …
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