… of the red maple with the toughness of the silver maple. The 5-lobed leaves are intermediate in shape between the two species. It has a nice upright oval shape and is seedless. This tree is … Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Morton Arboretum; it is named in honor of Margaret Morton. …
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… Achillea 'Novaachdus' has small, soft yellow flowers tightly clustered together in large, flat-topped flowerheads from early until late summer. The stems grow to 10 to 13 inches … a favorite as a cut flower and is also excellent as a dried flower. The genus name Achillea is in reference to Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, who used the plant medicinally to stop bleeding and heal the wounds of his …
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… 'Saucy Seduction' has deep rosy pink flowers with tiny white centers clustered together in large flat-topped flowerheads 2 to 4 inches across. It blooms in early summer and continues into the fall. This is a compact plant 18 to 24 inches high with … as a dried flower. The genus name Achillea refers to Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, who used the plant medicinally to stop bleeding and heal the wounds of his …
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… because of the circular, pleated leaves which resemble the mantle, or cape, worn by women in olden times. The name of 'Thriller' refers to the height of this plant which is much taller … to about 1-2 high and 1-2 feet wide. It prefers consistently moist partly shaded locations. In June it blooms profusely with chartreuse flowers which can be quite enlivening in shady spots. This plant will self-seed readily and may become invasive, so remove dead flower …
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… name is perlzwiebel. This bulb is composed of many bulblets of varying sizes and compares in size with a head of garlic. Bulblets were pickled in Germany, Holland, and Italy. Bulblets are solid, unlike the current pearl onion, which is A. cepa with tunicate [layered] bulbs, which has completely displaced it in commerce. Growers should be aware that when bulbs are dug, it is almost inevitable that some …
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… pink balloons when it flowers. Round, purple-pink clusters of hundreds of small flowers bloom in midsummer on this hardy onion relative with a compact growth habit and broad strap, shaped, blue-green leaves. BALLOON BOUQUET grows to about a foot in height and about 8-10 inches wide. Unlike edible onions, the root system is a rhizome, not a bulb, and adapted to the clay soil found in many Chicago-area gardens. An advantage of rhizomatous onions is that the foliage is retained …
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… stems can reach 30 feet long. The inflorescences are a simple or with one branch, the flowers in cylindrical clusters, 20-30, and are red with greenish yellow edges. It is hardy enough to be grown outdoors in California in areas with light frost. Its vine like growth habit makes it an interesting option as a …
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… bright red fall color which is retained throughout winter and the graceful dance of the grass in the wind. 'Dancing Wind' grows to about 6 feet high and 3 feet wide and prefers sunny, well drained spots. It bears seed heads in fall which provide food for birds and small animals and self-seeds readily. Cut back the grass in late winter or early spring. This grass works well as a specimen or as a massed planting, or …
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… This uncommon species is found in open woodlands, and it looks like a tall, spindly version of the more robust common milkweed. … 5 feet tall with large, glossy, opposite broad leaves that come to a narrow point. It blooms in early June, when it is topped with loose clusters of drooping, starry, white flowers with … name, poke milkweed, may derive from its resemblance to the more toxic pokeweed, which grows in the same habitat. Bumblebees, butterflies, and many beetles are attracted to this species. …
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… foliage. The soft fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The stems stand 14 to 16 inches tall. 'Visions' is somewhat drought tolerant, but prefers wet or consistently moist soils. It does well in shade to partial shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is … hummingbirds. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seedheads are often left in place for winter interest. This is an excellent cut flower. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
