… grow best in full sun to partial shade in organic-rich, evenly moist soil with good drainage. For best performance, they should be fertilized regularly. Established plants will tolerate short … In USDA Zones 9a and colder, it is used as a container plant and provides extensive color for a long period of time, as do the cut flowers. …
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… Flowering dogwood is the showstopper member of the genus Cornus -- for its elegant layered habit, stunning white blooms and vibrant fall color. While its true … 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 …
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… ARCTIC FIRE™ dogwood is a dwarf cultivar of the native redosier dogwood that is grown for its showy red winter stems. It lacks the stoloniferous (spreading) habit of the species. … 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 …
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… of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their shape (weeping, columnar or rounded) or foliage color (green, variegated, purple or … to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections …
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… Known for its winter hardiness, the proctor magnolia produces fragrant white blooms in early spring. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in …
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… Cardinal white willow is known for the deep red color of its new growth stems. For that reason, its is most often coppiced (cut to the ground) in late winter to promote new …
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… scientific poet Dan Simpson and poetic scientist Sam Illingworth, along with Garden experts, for a creative short walk (weather permitting), using the Garden’s setting to inspire your own …
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… (played by Matt Damon) grew potatoes in Martian soil. But is this really possible? Experiment for yourself and test the physical and chemical properties of Martian soil like a professional …
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… plants, we will explore the McDonald Woods, which is home to many Carex species. Dress for the weather. Jim Jabcon, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… other colors, and blue happens to be my favorite.” A mounding habit makes ‘Rozanne’ perfect for edging perennial beds in full sun to part shade. …
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