… its distinctive horizontal branching habit appears to belong in a Japanese garden, though it is a native species. Its scientific name Cornus alternifolia indicates that its leaves alternate … early June and are followed by bluish-black fruit in July much beloved by birds. Fall foliage is golden orange. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Flowering dogwood is the showstopper member of the genus Cornus -- for its elegant layered habit, stunning white … surrounded by four large flat white bracts that appear to be petals. This small native tree is the state tree of Virginia and signals the arrival of spring in much of the southeastern U.S. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The native gray dogwood can be found in the wild in most counties in Illinois. It is a large multi-stemmed shrub with a tendency to spread and colonize. The bark of older stems is gray (hence its common name) though newer stems are reddish brown. Small white flowers in late …
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… The Skogholm cultivar is perhaps the most vigorous and fastest growing of all the bearberry cotoneaster cultivars. It can cover a large area quickly. Skogholm was introduced from Sweden about 1950. The species is native to central China. Members of the genus Cotoneaster are characterized by a stiff, dense …
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… PEARLS™ slender deutzia ( Deutzia gracilis 'Duncan') in May. The season of interest is extended by the lemon-lime-colored leaves that retain their color throughout the growing season. While it has no fall color to speak of, this 3-foot-tall cultivar is a good choice for a compact selection of Deutzia . The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Musical note plant ( Clerodendrum incisum var. macrosiphon ) is a member of the Lamiaceae family. A native of Nigeria, this upright, showy shrub earned its … January and February and from September through December in USDA Zones 9-11 (the Chicago area is in Zone 5b). …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The giant snowdrop ( Galanthus elwesii ) is among the first of the very early spring-blooming plants in the Chicago region. As winter … the mother plant and ensuring the seeds are snuggled down for the winter. The giant snowdrop is native to the high mountain meadows of the Balkans and western Turkey, where the snows fall …
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… Marshalls Delight is a long-blooming beebalm that grows 2' to 3' tall and about 1' to 2' wide. As part of an … begin blooming in early summer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. It's easy to grow and adds a lot of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Purple Mildew Resistant beebalm is derived from a north American native plant and grows to around 3-4 feet high and around 3 feet … of flowers bloom in midsummer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees and butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Lan Hu Die’ (Blue Butterfly) is a tree peony. Its single blossoms are light purple accented with dark purple flares. Tree … more than 2 inches below the soil surface and protect from strong winds and afternoon sun. It is deer resistant. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
