… Tobiosho Japanese Maple tree is known for its full canopy of bright red leaves in fall. The foliage starts out green in spring and … foot per year until it reaches 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It does well in a partial sun to sunny spot. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the cooler weather of spring, fall and northern summers. The size makes this a good selection for containers or flower beds. Pollinators flock to the nectar and pollen rich flowers while songbirds enjoy feasting upon the seeds in fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… bergenia ( Bergenia 'Bressingham White') produces the very palest of pink buds that mature to white flowers held well above the glossy deep green foliage. This perennial appreciates a bit of shade in the afternoons but otherwise is a hardy perennial for the Chicago area in moist soils. It was bred by noted British horticulturist and plant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… attract butterflies in May and June. It reaches a height of 2 feet under full sun and in dry-to-medium moisture conditions. This native of the mountains of southern Europe makes an ideal component for a mixed border. Mountain bluet is free of debilitating pests and diseases in the Chicago …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in habit with silvery gray leaves and creamy white flowers, 1½ inches in size. It grows to a height of 4 feet and 3 feet width. Its small size makes it adaptable for a mixed border or hedge. The silvery gray leaf color is adaptable with pink flowers and dark …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… cultivar. Keep your poinsettias in a frost free, brightly lighted and draft free location for extended displays indoors. Some people are allergic to the milky white sap. Constituents in the sap cause gagging, etc. which translates into sap …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Look in any wooded area for this common migrant and breeder. …
Type: Birding
… New! Have you wanted to grow vegetables, herbs, and fruits, but don’t have the space? Container gardening allows us to plant where there is no earth. A deck, patio, or balcony can become a lovely space for growing food. In this class, you will learn about container soil, fertilizing, watering, sun …
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… lime throats. The large 6 inch flowers appear late in the season. This is a stunning addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk 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 is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… mid season. The blooms are large, measuring 6 inches, and are very fragrant. It is attractive to butterflies. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk … 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 is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
