… Allium senescens , also known as German garlic, is a tough perennial for the Chicago area with pink or lavender flowers from July through August. The long, strap-like … are frequently curved. This species can reach 20 inches high by 8 inches wide when grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Butterflies, moths, and bees are attracted to the flowers, while the sap from the bruised leaves and bulbs is reported to deter insects and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Butterfly milkweed grows to about 3 feet high with an upright or sprawling habit. It works well in a formal garden or a more naturalized setting. Globes of bright orange flowers borne at the tips of the stems herald the arrival of summer. Once the blooms have gone, ornamental seed …
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… Large yellow 'moth' orchid flowers are delicately veined in dark pink. One of the easiest orchids for home owners, they do well when provided bright … other day, and relatively high humidity. Fertilize with low doses of foliar feed during summer to build up enough energy to support large bloom spikes in winter. The orchid family consists of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Learn how to welcome pollinators to your home with a diverse array of flowering annuals that will also provide season-long color. Then prepare a warm-season mixed container suitable for a sun or partial-shade location. Dress for the weather and bring gloves if desired. Jacob Emrick, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… ‘Rhubarb Red’ is a confusing name for a Swiss chard, but is descriptive of the color: intense red stems and large puckered green leaves with red veins. It makes a great addition to the dinner table or can be used as an ornamental. Swiss chard has succulent, delicately flavored leaves and it is as attractive as it is nutritious, rich in vitamin A, vitamin K and antioxidants. Swiss chard is in the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae) …
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… is a 2010 introduction, and is classified as a formal decorative form, with abundant blooms in late summer and into fall. The 3 inch flower heads have deep purple petals that have tend to slightly lighter colors towards the center. The petals have slightly rolled edges and appear …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
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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 released by Iowan … bushy habit that reaches 4 feet high by 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Named after an American physician, Culver’s root is a native American perennial that grows in forests, meadows, and prairies throughout the Midwest. Apollo grows to about 5 feet tall with lance-shaped leaves that surround the stems. Dense spikes of tiny …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Named after an American physician, Culver’s root is a native American perennial that grows in forests, meadows, and prairies throughout the Midwest. Fascination Culver's root grows to about 5 feet tall with lance-shaped leaves that surround the stems. Dense spikes of tiny …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
