… spiderwort family, is one of the most common tropical foliage plants offered by garden centers for use in annual beds and baskets in the Midwest. Native to Mexico, this vine produced elongated, succulent, rich purple leaves that fold inward. The … so as they trail along the ground. There are about 70 species of spiderwort, with three native to the Chicago area. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the species. 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 flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… name -- downy. 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 flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in 1979. 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 flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Medium sized cattleya orchid shaped flowers, usually two or more per flower stalk begin to appear in fall and carry through early winter. The flowers originate from the creeping stem instead of from the pseudobulb as most orchids do. Often referred to as a "blue orchid", the flowers are actually lavender with a darker lip and yellow blotch below the nectar guides. The search for a "blue orchid" consumed a number of 18th and 19th century plant explorers. Cattleya …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the too-frequent disconnect between the planted fields and a talented kitchen, and seeks to erase that distance. With an education in American history, more than two decades of professional experience with plants, and a profound passion for food, he has found, at Blackberry Farm , a place to combine his talents. During your time spent with him, you will discover different uses of …
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… Mark Your Calendar for a Spectacular Lunar Show! On the evening of March 13, the skies will host an extraordinary … lunar eclipse. In the Chicago area at precisely 10:57 p.m., the Earth’s shadow will begin to envelop the moon, painting it in mesmerizing shades of deep red—a phenomenon often called the "Blood Moon." Unlike a solar eclipse, no special glasses are needed to enjoy this breathtaking sight. Totality will last until 2:31 a.m., and the eclipse will …
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… that give 'Misty Blue' white baneberry its garden value throughout the growing season. Add to that the graceful racemes of white flowers in the late spring, followed by clusters of white berries on bright magenta stems in mid summer for a shade plant that's never boring. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , … of tightly packed flowers, often followed by conspicuous berries. NOTE: Berries are poisonous to people and rabbits; harmless to birds and butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… upright spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well- drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well in areas with cool summer climates. Amur maple makes an unusual … or shrub; its light green leaves turn yellow and red in the fall. This cultivar is so named for its bright red fruit (samaras) that contrast against its green foliage. It can reach a height …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Beautiful five-to-nine-lobed leaves emerge early. The plant grows 10 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen plant. May and June … a cut-leaf or lace leaf variety of Japanese maple. Its foliage emerges deep purple, maturing to purple red and turning a bright red in the fall. This lovely small tree, native to the Far …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
