… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… there are a few stars that shine more brightly than the rest. Perhaps the fairest of them all is the great white trillium, Trillium grandiflorum , a woodland wildflower beloved by … of three deep green leaves. As the plant ages, the white, wavy-edged flowers will often fade to pale rose. A member of the lily family and native to eastern, southeastern, and midwestern states, trillium grows happily in heavily composted, …
Type: Plant Info
… how changing distributions and phenotypes within and between populations contribute to landscape-level ecological patterns and processes, across space and time. I am particularly … in native plants, their conservation, and how they can be implemented into landscapes to positively impact human well-being and health. Current Projects: Adaptation to temperature extremes. Temperature is one of the greatest drivers of plant diversification, with adaptation to both hot and cold …
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… This clumping perennial needs full sun to partial shade and dry to medium moisture conditions to reach a height of 18 inches. From May to September it produces showy blue flowers that attract butterflies. It is resistant to deer and useful as a ground cover or in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Popcorn Japanese snowball bush viburnum is named for its abundance of popcorn-like clusters of bright white sterile flowers that almost … burgundy in fall. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bailey Compact American cranberrybush viburnum is a compact, rounded form at 6' high and wide. It is most notable for its deep red fall foliage. … produced. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
