… 'Belle Isis' goes back to 1845. The Empress Josephine had it in her famous rose gardens at Malmaison. The very light … this rose blooms in clusters, so in full bloom it makes a strong visual impact. 'Belle Isis' is an heirloom rose, a Gallica, and like so many in that category she doesn't repeat. But unlike most in her family, she does have good disease resistance, and she's hardy to Zone 4, so care is relatively easy. Full sun, moist soil, and fertilizer when she leafs out in …
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… mountain ash ( Sorbus alnifolia ) has a broad, rounded shape, and can attain heights of 35 to 50 feet. This tree is a great specimen plant for the home landscape. A member of the rose family, this small, … fall and persist into the winter season. Its fall foliage is attractive, with leaves turning to copper, orange, yellow, and red. Korean mountain ash has interest in all four seasons: …
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… As its common name implies, the yellow fruit cranberrybush viburnum is notable for its clusters of yellow fruit, which are unusual for the species. The foliage is a … Berlin in 1910. 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 noted for their fragrant …
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… Kern's Pink snowball viburnum is notable for the mixture of its pink and white flowers in the same large cluster when it blooms … Nursery in Ohio. 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 noted for their fragrant …
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… make elderberry wine from the berries when they are ripe in late summer Gerda black elderberry is a showy shrub with dark purplish-black leaves and clusters of pale pink flowers that appear in … by edible black berries which can be used in cooking or wine-making. This elderberry can grow to about ten feet in height and about eight feet in width and will sucker profusely if left … alone. It is recommended that unwanted suckers and dead canes are removed early in the spring to retain a suitable size and shape. This elderberry likes sunny spots and consistently moist …
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… Vanilla Cream false indigo is notable for its compact habit and soft yellow buds that open to creamy blooms on 10" spikes. … of Baptisia . Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the …
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… Miss Lemon abelia is a small shrub with dainty, glossy opposite leaves that are sharply pointed. The leaves have … sporadically during the summer. As the petals fall, the tiny coral-pink calyxes continue to provide color. The foliage becomes burgundy in late fall and persists well into winter—it is evergreen in warmer climates. In the Chicago area, it should be planted in a sheltered …
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… Capsicum baccatum is the species name for aji or Peruvian hot peppers. The plants have a more shrubby habit than … ‘Brazilian Starfish’ has an unusual squat shape, something like a habanero pepper. It is hotter than jalapenos, but also very sweet and flavorful. The plants should be started indoors because they have a long growing season before starting to produce. …
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… Forever Pink phlox is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, 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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… will observe and identify the birds surrounding or passing by the Kleinman Family Cove. This is a beginner-friendly event; all levels of experience are welcome. Seating is available at the Cove, but you are welcome to bring your own chair. Binoculars and field guides are recommended but not required. Dress for …
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