… 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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… 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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… The Australian fan palm is a native of Queensland, Australia and is the dominating species in the Licuala Rainforest. The glossy green leaves of this tree are shaped like large pleated … heights of up to forty feet. It usually has a single, straight, slender trunk 8-10 inches in diameter. As an understory plant it prefers bright shade and consistently moist humusy sandy … soil. It will not withstand temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and must be overwintered in a warm location that is not drafty. …
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… The reds buds of Indian Magic crabapple open to rose-pink flowers, followed by glossy red fruit in the fall that change to orange with frost. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit and fruit make them …
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… buds of MORNING SUN® crabapple open to white flowers followed by abundant bright yellow fruit in the fall that persist into winter. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them …
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… of Ralph Shay crabapple open to white flowers that are followed by red fruit about 1¼ inches in diameter. The fruit persist into late winter. This cultivar is reported to have good disease … of Illinois Extension. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them …
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… almost black, with gold signals. It grows to about 3 feet high and 2 feet wide and blooms in early to mid-summer with 4-6 inch wide showy flowers. This iris will thrive in moist soil and partial shade and form clumps, which can be divided every few years in late summer or early fall. The classic fleur de lis, which has been a symbol of royalty …
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… violet standards while the falls are a darker violet with white around the beard. It blooms in mid spring and may rebloom. In 1996 it was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society and in 1999 it received Award of Merit. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
