… Belle Etoile mock orange bears large fragrant, single white flowers with a maroon blotch in May to June. It is a medium-sized open deciduous shrub, growing to about six feet in height and about four feet in width with gently arching branches. While this shrub is adaptable to a range of conditions, it …
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… shrub or vine that has shiny bright green heart-shaped leaves and reddish stems. It grows in clumps about two feet tall and two to three feet wide and prefers partial sun and moderate … Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx who championed the use of native plants in modern landscape design. Philodendrons are not hardy in Chicago but are easily overwintered as they make excellent houseplants. …
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… 'Cecile') features funnel-shaped, salmon-pink flowers with a prominent yellow flair in spring and beautiful red leaves in the fall. As with other cultivars out of the Knapp-Hill/Exbury breeding programs, it is important to site Cecile rhododendron in the landscape so that it receives good air movement, which decreases the incidence of downy …
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… Two-inch clusters of pink buds that open into starry white flowers appear in June and contrast beautifully with the dark burgundy foliage of this dwarf form of a small … with this 4-foot tall deciduous shrub. The early frosts of fall bring out reddish tints in the leaves, and in winter, after the leaves have dropped, the attractive exfoliating bark on the branches is …
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… pairs of variable and often toothed leaves, almost stalk-less with white flowers mainly in summer. 'Crystal Pink White' is an improved variety with a compact habit and longer blooming period than the species. Plant this obedient plant in full sun and in average soil, and water only enough to initially establish the root system. …
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… ferns, it prefers protected locations with rich, moist, well-drained soil and partial sun. In its native habitat it can grow to 40 feet high and 40 feet wide but in cultivation it tends to grow to between 8 and 20 feet high and about the same width. It is not hardy, so must be taken indoors in colder climates. …
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… In this introductory online class, you will explore foundational herbal preparation techniques … with plants and traditional folk medicine. A few common medicinal herbs often found in backyards will be highlighted. Learn several approachable methods for creating tinctures, … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. Julia Zoltowsky, horticulture educator Online Course …
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… orange with a golden-yellow base. This cultivar produces multiple flowers per stem and blooms in sequence with the Tall Late class of tulips. Plant this tulip in full sun and well-drained soil. This cultivar is not known for its ability to become a perennial in Chicago-area gardens. Like all other tulips, it needs to be protected from rabbits, deer, etc. …
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… Mapleleaf viburnum is suitable for naturalizing in somewhat shady areas; it tends to colonize from suckers. The leaves resemble a maple leaf and turn a variety of shades in the fall. This viburnum produces small black fruit in September that may persist into winter if not eaten first by birds. Viburnums are a versatile …
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… viburnum has a more compact habit than the species. This cultivar was introduced from Europe in 1966 by the U.S. National Arboretum. White flowers in spring are followed by orange-red fruit in July which persist for almost a month before …
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