… Reed grass is a clump-forming upright ornamental grass native to the high plains of Eurasia and China. It is very fast-growing and can reach a height and width of 5 to 7 feet. It is a warm season grass with bright green leaves, and its pink and green flower heads are visible …
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… The Japanese wood fern is native to the woods and forests of eastern Asia where it thrives in the partial shade and humus-rich forest floor. This fern is also known as the copper shield fern and its name is derived from the coppery color of the new fronds which deepen to a dark green with age. It is …
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… The common name of this plant is mistflower because the bluish flowers are downy and look misty. Mistflower is native to eastern North America where it is generally found in moist shady spots. It is an extremely adaptable plant and will tolerate a …
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… Bird’s nest fern is an epiphytic fern native to the rainforests of southern Asia and Australiasia. It has shiny … it usually grows to about three feet in height and about three to four feet wide. It is most commonly cultivated as a houseplant as it is not hardy in Chicago and must be brought inside once the nights become cool. Since the bird's …
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… Lamprocapnos spectabilis is native to Japan. It grows 2 to 3 feet tall and blooms in late spring with rose-pink, heart-shaped flowers that dangle from long leafless stems. There is an inner petal protruding from the bottom of each heart-shaped flower, which is reminiscent of a drop of blood and gives the plant the name “bleeding heart”. It is …
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… Hyacinthoides non-scripta is called English bluebell, although it is also native to Spain, France, and Italy. Its range is a little farther north than Spanish bluebell. Flower spikes 10 to 12 inches tall bloom in …
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… are clustered towards the tips of the tall, flowering stems in fall. The light green foliage is slightly sticky and is resistant to deer and rabbit browse. One of the few sages that prefers moist soils, it is also tolerant of dryish soils as well. Full sun is ideal. Half hardy in Chicago depending on …
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… The Norway Maple is native to eastern and central Europe as well as southwest Asia. It is a medium sized deciduous tree that can reach a height and width of 50 feet. It is extremely hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soil and moisture conditions, but prefers dry …
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… and dedicated to conservation, education, and horticulture. The mission of the Woman’s Board is to support the Chicago Botanic Garden as it works to earn global recognition for the positive … and dedicated to conservation, education, and horticulture. The mission of the Woman’s Board is to support the Chicago Botanic Garden as it works to earn global recognition for the positive …
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… July Marjoram August Crimson King basil September Merlot heirloom lettuce Partial funding is provided by the Harriet Kay and Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits. Visit the … July Marjoram August Crimson King basil September Merlot heirloom lettuce Partial funding is provided by the Harriet Kay and Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits. Visit the …
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