… Dwarf Hinoki false cypress is an evergreen tree with a dense, pyramidal habit. Growing to only 10 feet at maturity, it has rich green foliage with scalelike overlapping leaves. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil and can be used as an accent or specimen plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Without the backing of a million-dollar advertising campaign, plants may take many years to become recognized by even the most avid horticulturists. Heptacodium miconioides , or seven-son-flower, is a perfect example of a plant that remained unrecognized years after its introduction and is … rediscovered. Although it was first collected in 1907 by E. H. Wilson during an expedition to China, it wasn't until 1916 that a colleague of Wilson's, Alfred Rehder, actually attached a …
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… Hot or sweet? Peppers are a global favorite for home gardeners, and there are so many kinds to grow and use. Sharpen your pepper skills—from plant care to cooking with peppers, to DIY salsa—at our Pepper Sunday celebration. With Chef Series demos, … Novak, author of The Rooftop Growing Guide . Stop by the Garden Shop or the Wheelbarrow to buy the book, and she can personalize and sign it for you. Take a pepper tour at 1 or 3:15 p.m. …
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… Cardinal flower ( Lobelia cardinalis ) is a native perennial considered one of Illinois' Best Plants. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall, cardinal flower is blooming at the water's edge of Spider Island, where it can …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Twist of Lime Alumroot is a bright chartreuse yellow Heuchera hybrid with a twist. It has bright green yellow leaves … wavy textured edges. The ruffled edges diminish as the leaves mature, but new leaves continue to add interest and texture. It performs best when planted in semi-shade to prevent scorching and retain the best bright color in the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dark, bluish-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers feature a golden throat to contrast with the petals on this tropical shrub. It grows best in well-drained, humus-rich soils in full sun and high humidity. If the atmosphere is too dry, it can be prone to spider mites. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This imposing plant grows up to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide and is best for a large garden. Use it as a specimen plant or in a naturalistic garden. Resembling …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that are speckled with mauve on this new cultivar of Hosta. The powder blue color persist best in shaded conditions and areas with cool summers. In mid-July small light purple bell shaped … flowers appear on 2' stalks. Plant in moisture retentive rich soils in shaded locations for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Autumn Frost Squash This new winter squash produces uniquely ribbed, round fruit that ripen to dark tan with a frosted overlay. The fruit is similar in taste to a butternut squash, with superior flavor and long storage quality. It is best planted in the ground to allow for maximum growth and increased yields. 2021 – Ball …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Golden Mop’ is a mounded, slow-growing, dwarf shrub that typically grows to 2–3 feet tall and as wide over … maturing to as much as 5 feet tall. It features stringy, golden yellow foliage that is at its best in full sun. ‘Golden Mop’ can be grown in the border but is also easily adaptable to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
