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  • … of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks … season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an almost shrub sized 4 feet. Bluestars are …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks … season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an almost shrub sized 4 feet. Bluestars are …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks … season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an almost shrub sized 4 feet. Bluestars are …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks … season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an almost shrub sized 4 feet. Bluestars are …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … from a rosette of foliage that resembles yucca (without the sharp spines). This plant thrives in full sun but can tolerate some shade and needs moisture during the winter, spring, and early … dormant fairly rapidly, leaving the tall spike to mature the seed capsules. The seeds disperse in fall and sound like a rattle when hit by the wind. The eye of the bulb is surrounded by an … stunning specimen plant is a native of central Asia where snow melt provides moisture early in the year. It bursts into growth in a very dramatic way. The foliage seems to spring from the …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … snowdrop ( Galanthus elwesii ) is among the first of the very early spring-blooming plants in the Chicago region. As winter eases its grip, these diminutive porcelain-white jewels spring up in turf, flower beds, and deciduous woodlands. In sunlight, the three outer petals flare to reveal the inner fused petals with their intricate …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The red buds of CENTURION® crabapple open to rose-red flowers. The glossy red fruit that form in the fall persist into winter. This cultivar is rated highly resistant to disease by the … it is considered a crabapple. While apple fruit trees are generally grown commercially and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … and the Delicious apples developed by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in the 1940s. It is primarily used as a fresh eating apple. The difference between apples and … it is considered a crabapple. While apple fruit trees are generally grown commercially and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … is an earlier ripening cultivar with the Fuji apple flavor, which makes it possible to grow in areas that might otherwise be too cold. It is notable for a sweet taste and crisp texture. The … it is considered a crabapple. While apple fruit trees are generally grown commercially and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … is yellow and somewhat pear-shaped and is reported to have a pear-like flavor. It originated in New York State is and recommended for eating, baking, and juice. The difference between apples … it is considered a crabapple. While apple fruit trees are generally grown commercially and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant