… 'Pineapple Upsidedown Cake' is a large (15 inches tall, 50 inches wide) hosta with narrow leaves that emerge light green and change to yellow centers with dark green rippled margins. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks …
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… The leaves of the medium-size Emerald Tiara are gold with narrow green margins. It is a slower growing hosta than others in the Tiara series. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… Solar Flare is a very large (32 inches tall by 80 inches wide) hosta featuring leaves that emerge chartreuse and become gold as the season progresses. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… Noted for forming a dense mound of knife-like foliage, Stiletto is a small hosta (6 inches tall by 9 inches wide) with green leaves surrounded by narrow white margins. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… With green leaves larger than a dinner plate, T. Rex is aptly named for its enormous size. This giant hosta make take several years to reach its mature size. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks …
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… Noted for its large double flowers, Aphrodite is a medium (15 inches tall by 8 inches wide) hosta with shiny green foliage. Its fragrant flowers bloom at night. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… Korean azalea ( Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense 'Compacta') makes a wonderful addition to the garden for azalea lovers working with smaller spaces. Early spring flowers range from rose to lilac-lavender and literally cover the entire surface of the shrub. The dark green, … the addition of peat moss and powdered sulfur. Like other plants native to Korea, this species is winter hardy in many parts of the Upper Midwest, including the Chicago region. The cultivar is …
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… takes its common name from the soft fuzzy reddish covering on its winter buds. This species is native to the southern U.S. White flowers in May are followed by fruit that goes from green to pink to blue and persists into winter. Fall foliage color is deep burgundy. The Royal Guard …
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… Discover the timeless art of bonsai at this popular spring exhibit. The Midwest Bonsai Society is proudly celebrating 20 years of sharing this rewarding hobby with the Midwest community. … experienced enthusiast refining your techniques or just starting out, this event is designed to inspire, educate, and connect. Who should attend? Current bonsai hobbyists: Get fresh ideas … with expert guidance. Green thumbs and gardening enthusiasts: Pick up practical tips tailored to Chicago's unique climate, so you can succeed where others struggle! At the Midwest Bonsai …
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… This perennial needs full sun and dry to moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 18 inches. From June to August it produces showy, fragrant lavender-blue blooms that attract butterflies. It is resistant to deer and fits in a hedge or border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
