… if grown on mature trees. Gardeners looking for a vine for a trellis will have an opportunity to practice their pruning skills. The genus Campsis is derived from the Greek term kampsis , meaning "bending," because the stamens are curved. This genus contains only two species; the second is native to China and has a long history of medicinal use. Related species in the same genus occurring in …
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… Dark Mystery Alumroot is a stunning dark purple Heuchera villosa hybrid. The leaves are large, oak shaped and … flowers on dark purple stems appear in late spring and early summer increasing the height to 23 inches. Discovered in 2008 by Luc Klinkhamer of CNB Greenteam, Dark Mystery Alumroot … Suitable for full sun or shade, in can be used massed in groups as a groundcover, added to containers for color contrast and used in mixed borders. It will attract bees, birds and is …
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… Hercules Coral Bells is an attention grabbing variegated form with cream and green marbled leaves and cheerful bright cherry red flower sprays. This Heuchera was named after the Greek hero to emphasize its strong growth and robust appearance. The leaves emerge in the spring with … mound 16 inches tall by 16 inches wide, the red and pink flower display increases the height to 20 inches. It performs best if provided with some shade. Beautiful in containers or as an …
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… Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’ is grown for its intensely dark colored large elephant ears. The flowers, produced in winter, are … the typical aroid shape and are frequented by several species of tropical bees and flies drawn to the citrusy fragrance. This plant can take very wet soils and has become a favorite of water … in the depth of color of the leaves. The specific epithet (species name), esculenta, refers to the edible nature of the roots (taro or dasheen). An important source of starch in the humid …
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… Tom Thumb creeping cotoneaster is a dwarf form with a spreading habit. Pink buds open to white flowers in May and June. This is … as hedges or groundcovers. The genus Cotoneaster includes at least 90 species of shrubs native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, with a concentration in western China. There are no …
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… Little Gem creeping cotoneaster is a dwarf form with a spreading habit. Pink buds open to white flowers in May and June. This is … as hedges or groundcovers. The genus Cotoneaster includes at least 90 species of shrubs native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, with a concentration in western China. There are no …
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… and lobed foliage, which emerges pinkish in the spring. Indeed, the intriguing spring foliage is the primary reason for this oak's selection. Its growth rate is often described as glacial and … The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and over 1,000 individual trees. Twenty oak species are native to Illinois. Oaks are slow growing, long lived, hard wood trees that produce fruit we all know as …
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… introduced 1786. Like so many Gallicas, the blooms are often a mixture of colors from lilac to wine purple, but with magenta predominating. The flowers are large (4 inches across) and very double. In other words, this rose is a show stopper in bloom. There's no need to deadhead, it doesn't repeat, so you and the birds can enjoy the colorful hips come fall and …
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… Double, pure yellow, fragrant flowers adorn this 12-foot tall climber from mid-June to mid-October. It will need support for the long canes, typically provided by an arbor or a companion tree or large shrub. Or you can prune it to 5 feet as a free-standing bush. Pollinators love roses, and Graham Thomas® cultivar is no exception. It comes from David Austin, the English breeder dedicated to bringing together …
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… Tibouchina urvilleana , glory bush, is native to northeastern Brazil and so thrives in the bright sun, heat and humidity of Chicago … bright warm sunny location. There are 350 species in the genus Tibouchina , all of them native to tropical areas of the Americas. Their plant family, the Melastomaceae, can easily be …
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