… The golden white willow is named 'Aurea' for its stunning golden yellow leaves when grown in full sun. It is noticeably slower to grow, more modest in stature and more challenging to root from a cutting than the species. Members of the genus Salix are … moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In cultivation, willows are often used to control erosion in such areas. They are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… habit with long, arching branches. White flowers completely cover the branches in early May and may last for two or three weeks.It is one of the easiest plants to grow; it seems to thrive on neglect. This shrub is an old-fashioned favorite and continues to be one of the most widely grown spireas today. The genus Spiraea consists of …
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… Nancy Clifton is back! Create your own festive holiday wreath, using fresh evergreens as the base and a variety of seasonal berried branches added for color and texture. This wreath will be great for your own home or for holiday gift giving. Please bring …
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… Join the Ikebana International Chicago Chapter and Ikebana master Jose Salcedo as he demonstrates the art of Ikebana (the Japanese practice of … arrangement). A retired NASA software engineer, Jose Salcedo has taught both Ohara School and Ikenobo School Ikebana for over 25 years. Free; preregistration is not required Regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers …
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… ID of giant hogweed ( Heracleum mantegazzianum ) are not common in our region. This plant is not found at the Garden, and homeowners looking to identify the species and the threat of several related plants can find information and side-by-side photo comparisons …
Type: Plant Info
… Tobiosho Japanese Maple tree is known for its full canopy of bright red leaves in fall. The foliage starts out green in spring and through the summer, and has brilliant color by autumn. It grows about one foot per year until it reaches 20 feet …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… appear all along the sinuous stems of this cactus from Oaxaca in early spring. This species is adapted to growing in cracks and crevices of cliffs, etc. The small pale yellow spines that cover the stems are difficult to remove and should be avoided. Bright light and exceptionally well drained soils are required. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Multiple stems produce large flowers whose pale yellow petals and spurs surround a deeper yellow cup. This hardy but short-lived perennial is great for partially shaded to full sun locations and attracts pollinators. To insure continuity in the garden, allow the seeds to mature and …
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… Clio™ Magenta Cleome is a smaller statured, sterile hybrid featuring lavender-pink flowers throughout the growing season on mounded, thornless plants. Plant this hybrid in full sun and in average soil after the danger of late frosts has passed; water sufficiently to establish the root system and thereafter during periods of drought; it's rabbit and deer resistant. …
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… White "dancing ladies" flowers mature to pale pink on this perennial adapted to full sun and sandy dry soils. In the heavier, damper soils found in most Chicago area gardens, it is a great addition to annual displays. Flowering starts in late spring and continues through to frost. This plant attracts moths, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
