… Pendula nootka cypress ( Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula') is a statuesque evergreen addition to the Chicago landscape. Its graceful, pendulous lateral branches fold out from a central trunk. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… One of the smaller species of columbine, it has nodding blue to violet flowers. Granny's bonnet works well in most gardens. This columbine has spurs that … and end in small knobs. This shade-loving perennial reseeds and can become naturalized. It is reliable in most gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Discovered in the mountains surrounding Beijing, China, shaggy hydrangea is a sturdy, deciduous shrub with peeling, chestnut-brown bark. It blooms from July to August, producing white flowers that turn pinkish with age. It prefers part shade and can be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Geum ‘Rijnstroom’ blooms in mid May to early July with semi double copper orange flowers with wavy petals. The flowers are 1 ¾ inches … hairy branching stems above mounds of mid green leaves. Plant it in full sun or part shade. It is hardy in zones 4 – 8. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Striking round heads of bright purple cover this annual from June to September. This cultivar enjoys bright sunny locations in average soils and can tolerate drier … love the seeds produced at the end of the season (as do mice, unfortunately). This plant is disease and insect free. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This small (30 feet) deciduous tree is a member of the pea family. It has showy, fragrant white flowers in June. It can tolerate some … but it prefers full sun and can be used as a street as well as a specimen tree. It adapts to a wide range of soil conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This Asian native is a deciduous shrub that can grow to 8’. It blooms in early April with light rosy purple flower …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Morden Blush shrub rose ( Rosa 'Morden Blush') is a beautiful, light pink shrub rose that grows up to 3 feet when planted in full sun and moderate soil. From mid-June through mid-October, it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Related to the American elder, 'Guincho Purple' is grown mainly for its bright leaves. This cultivar has dark green leaves, turning blackish …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A walk through the Dwarf Conifer Garden is truly a plant lover’s feast for the eyes. It’s difficult to decide where to look next; what new magnificent specimens await behind the bend in the path, or tempt at the …
Type: Walks
