… Green Carpet dogwood is a dwarf variety of the multi-stemmed deciduous Cornus racemosa whose pointed green leaves turn … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range … of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in … color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from … collection includes almost 60 varieties of magnolia and more than 150 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in … color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from … collection includes almost 60 varieties of magnolia and more than 150 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… well-drained soil. Some of the smaller-maturing species make exceptional container plants, but this species matures at 8 to 10 feet in height and produces enormous, branched, candelabra-like … inflorescences. Unfortunately, this plant requires a container too large and heavy for most Chicago-area gardeners to move indoors in the fall to escape winter's freezing temperatures. *A hybrid swarm is a variable local population at the junction of the range of two interfertile species or …
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… Lilium lancifolium is commonly known as tiger lily. It has bright orange flowers with dark speckled spots in late summer. The stems stand 4 feet tall with up to 10 unscented flowers per stem. This species is native to Guam, China, Korea, and Japan. Although this species does not produce … the pollen is toxic and can induce vomiting. Because these plants were historically cultivated for food, it is likely that Lilium lancifolium is a result of breeding and selection rather than …
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… New! Have you always wanted to enhance your experience of the Chicago Botanic Garden with drawing and painting? Enjoy the beauty of the Garden as you use watercolor and ink pen to sketch on-site. You will find that … the details of nature more keenly while expressing it on paper. All levels welcome. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Judith Joseph, artist & instructor Fruit & …
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… New! Have you always wanted to enhance your experience of the Chicago Botanic Garden with drawing and painting? Enjoy the beauty of the Garden as you use watercolor and ink pen to sketch on-site. You will find that … the details of nature more keenly while expressing it on paper. All levels welcome. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Judith Joseph, artist & instructor Fruit & …
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… This dwarf dahlia cultivar was introduced in 1948 and features a prolific number of single-mignon form dark pink flowers from mid-summer into early fall. The size and number of flowers makes it a good choice for window boxes and containers in full sun when kept moderately moist. …
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… Nanum Bullatum viburnum is a dwarf cultivar growing to a mature size of 2-3' high and wide. This is a non-fruiting cultivar, but it has beautiful red autumn foliage. It will grow in full … 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 …
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… Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range … of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
