… The native Shumard oak is a member of the red oak group and produces acorns biennially. Like others in the red oak … have sharp, pointy contours. The Shumard oak has a pyramidal habit when young but matures to a more rounded shape. Fall color is a spectacular scarlet red. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Americans for their use in making arrows as the branches are very straight. This arrowwood is called PAPOOSE™ arrowwood because it is a much smaller version of a larger arrowwood shrub. PAPOOSE™ grows to only about four feet tall and wide and has a rounded form, making it a truly compact and … flowers in June. These are followed by bunches of dark blue berries that are irresistible to birds. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the …
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… Tulipa kaufmanniana 'Early Harvest' is one of the earliest tulips to flower in the Chicago region. Unlike other cultivars of kaufmanniana , this selection has rounded tips to the petals instead of pointed ones. A mix of orange and yellow shades, the flowers are held on …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of only 8-12 inches in full sun to partial shade and with dry to moderate soil. From late spring to early fall it blooms repeatedly with blue, lavender, and purple flowers. A native of Croatia, this plant is useful in a border or rock garden. The bell-shaped flowers attract bees and butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Switch Grass 'Prairie Sky’ is an upright ornamental grass that grows to a maximum height of 6 feet. It requires full sun to partial shade and medium to wet moisture conditions. Between August and February it produces …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dark red, non-fading double flowers feature petals that come to a point, resembling the bracts of Bougainvillea , a genus of tropical vines. The glossy, deep green foliage is resistant to powdery mildew and rusts, and moderately resistant to black spot. This cultivar grows well on …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… wide variety of daffodils, tulips, alliums, and other specialty bulbs. Members are encouraged to come and shop before the Fall Bulb Sale is open to the public. …
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… 'Snow Dwarf' Mockorange is an upright dwarf shrub that grows to a maximum height of 3 feet. It requires full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In May and June it produces showy, fragrant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This beautiful shrub grows up to 3 feet high with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. From May through October it produces fragrant white, salmon and yellow blooms that attract birds. It is a specimen in a hedge or a border as well as a ground cover. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dense masses of pure white double flowers are produced in early summer and then consistently up to the first hard frost of fall. Green foliage is resistant to powdery mildew, black spot, and rust. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile, well-drained …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
