… This tree is a cross between the Shantung maple ( Acer truncatum ) and the Norway maple ( Acer platinoides ). It can reach a height of 35 feet with a spread of 25 feet. Its foliage is a beautiful deep purple that changes to maroon and reddish bronze in the fall. It is extremely heat tolerant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… grows to a maximum height of approximately 6 inches. It requires full sun or partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In April the plant produces showy blue flowers. It is resistant to deer and can be used as a ground cover or in a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… appear in mid to late summer on this onion native to much of eastern North America. Full sun and well-drained soils are the preferred growing environment. The aromatic bulbs, leaves, and flowers can be used as an onion or garlic substitute in cooking. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Kalimeris incisa , Japanese cut-leaf aster is a heat, humidity and drought tolerant perennial that produces blue flowers from August through October in the Chicago area. This plant thrives in sunny conditions in soils that stay on the moist side and will reach 5’ in height. Not bothered by insects or diseases. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Capture images of the natural beauty and unique structures that are found in the Malott Japanese Garden. Learn how to combine water, light, and shadows during photo time on the islands. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A tripod and polarizing filter are recommended but not required. Dress for the weather. The School’s …
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… clump-forming evergreen perennial grows to a height of 18 inches with partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It has showy pink blooms that attract butterflies from March through June. It belongs in a border or used as a ground cover or an understory plant and is attractive to birds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This broad-leaved evergreen prefers sun-dappled shade and moist, sandy pH neutral loams. Korean boxwood is very tolerant of shearing and pruning. Avoid cultivating around these plants because they have shallow roots. Since the … (1-to 2-inch) layer of mulch. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Lime green bracts appear in July that age to pink and finish up at red on this panicled hydrangea that matures as a smaller size. Earlier flowering is a boon to northern gardeners and the smaller stature with stout stems enables the cultivar to be used in a wider range of garden settings. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… appear at four feet in height from the end of June into early July. Plant bulbs among shrubs and perennials that will shade the roots while allowing the stem to receive full sun. Prone to nibbling from rabbits and deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… in late summer with small white-lavender flowers. It can grow in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, fertile soils. Useful as groundcover for controlling erosion, it naturalizes by rhizomes and can become aggressive. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
