… ‘Primavera’ is an initially upright then vase-shaped, 9’-10’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees … Large oval leaves are initially green with bronze tints, then sage-green before changing to yellow in autumn. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization of Hamamelis …
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… A cultivar of Japanese cedar named for its dark green mature needles, Black Dragon cryptomeria ( Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon') adds value to the landscape with its thick, pyramidal growth habit and height of 6 to 10 feet with a spread of 4 to 6 feet. Its striking color contrasts well with other landscape …
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… Gallery Yellow Shades lupines were bred for a compact growth habit and spires of showy pea-like flowers that can rise a foot or more above the plants. They are probably a hybrid of two species native to the Pacific Northwest. The compound leaves are also attractive, with eight leaflets radiating around a central point, growing on long petioles. Lupines are native mostly to the Western states, with two species found in Eastern states and a few in southern Europe. …
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… Butterfly milkweed grows to about 2 feet in height with an upright habit. It is smaller in stature than common milkweed, … prolonging the visual impact of butterfly weed. With a tuberous root, it can be difficult to transplant and may take several years to bloom. Native to our Illinois prairies, iti is an outstanding sun-loving perennial for our gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… bloom in mid summer. The stems stand 18 inches high. 'Praecox Alba' does well in partial shade to shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer. It … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. It is an excellent cut flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
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… flowers with alternating red and yellow petals and a creamy orange mid-rib. It blooms in mid to late season when it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Although each flower lasts only one … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Frans …
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… In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. 'Paprika Flame' is a striking 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. Archived Copy: …
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… 8 inches in diameter, and sit atop tall 36-inch stalks. This culitvar is a striking 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. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. It was …
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… This beautiful tree is a form of linden tree that is native to the midwest. It's called an AMERICAN SENTRY™ linden because of its straight branches, … branching and is an excellent shade tree. In the spring it bears hanging clusters of up to ten fragrant yellow flowers which are attractive to butterflies. In the winter the interesting gray bark is a feature. This tree is noted for its resistance to Japanese beetle. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… Butterfly ironweed is a form of Letterman's ironweed which is a perennial plant that is native to Arkansas where it grows in dry rocky sites that may occasionally be inundated. It bears delicate green folaige similar to Amsonia and bright purple one inch flowers in late summer to mid-fall providing a pop of color … conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Iron Butterfly ironweed received an excellent rating for growing in local conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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