… This plant stands 2 to 4 feet tall with hairy white stems, and its leaves are 6 to 8 inches long with deep wavy margins and white undersides. Globe thistle produces about 4 to … will begin to appear in late June and bloom until nearly September. The stiff stems are good for cut and dried flowers. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding. Small globe thistle is an excellent, …
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… This is a deciduous shrub or small tree that will grow to about 15’. It suckers and can form colonies. The compound pinnate foliage is deeply dissected, growing to 2' long, giving the shrub a fern-like appearance. Its green leaves turn attractive shades of … aging to maroon-brown. These persist through the winter, providing some interest and food for wildlife. …
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… Winter Sunset shrub rose ( Rosa 'Winter Sunset') produces orange buds that open to double golden-yellow petals, shading to orange at the center of the flower. This is another of the really tough shrub roses to be … 3 feet wide. This color range is more typically found in hybrid tea roses and is a real treat for USDA Zone 5 gardeners (like those in the Chicago area) who prefer not to heavily mulch their …
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… Solidaga rigida , stiff goldenrod, has some of the largest individual flowers of the genus – up to ½” in diameter. A native perennial to 5’ x 2.5’ whose flat topped inflorescence (group of flowers) are frequented by butterflies and … of major insect and disease problems and not a favorite of deer. The correct scinetific name for this is now Oligoneuron rigidum. …
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… high humidity, excellent air movement and very well drained potting media. A challenging plant for most homeowners. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic …
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… The dark purple foliage of the copper beech makes a strong statement in the landscape due to its imposing size and unusual foliage color. The leaves emerge almost black and change to purple-green as the season progresses.It is thought to be a naturally occurring mutation of … of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their shape (weeping, columnar or rounded) or foliage color (green, variegated, purple or …
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… Hanging sprays of small green petaled flowers with broad maroon stripes and pink lips make for an elegant display when placed where the intricacies of the flowers can be appreciated. This … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic …
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… faint orange stripes on the lip and the wonderful fragrance that cattleya orchids are known for. Grow this orchid in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures, and very well-drained … contrasting colors, and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots, …
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… of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their shape (weeping, columnar or rounded) or foliage color (green, variegated, purple or … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
