… bears dense spikes of red buds which open from the top down into deep violet flowers from July to September on strong, upright stems. Smaller, branching lateral spikes create a candelabra-like effect when in full bloom. Red Arrows grows to about 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide and has lance-shaped leaves that surround the stems. Easy to … to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in the perennial bed, it is attractive to butterflies. …
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… Hibiscus ' Berrylicious' has rose pink to lavender flowers with deep red eyes. The flowers are huge, 9 inches across, with ruffled petals that overlap. It stands 4-5 feet high and blooms in mid summer to early fall. The leaves are dark green and similar to maple leaves. It is attractive to hummingbirds and bees while resistant to deer. The name Hibiscus came from the …
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… Did you know you can grow kiwis right in your own back yard? The fruit of 'Weiki' kiwi vine is a cousin of the familiar grocery store kiwis. The berries have the same sweet-and-citrus … in nutrients like vitamin C than fuzzy kiwis. 'Weiki' is a German cultivar that's hardy down to -35, and very vigorous. You can get both male and female vines of this cultivar. The male will … pruning and strong support...left unchecked, the vines can reach 40 feet. A note of warning to cat owners: kiwi vine smells like catnip to cats, and they may harm foliage or dig at the …
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… pagoda dogwood gets its common name because its distinctive horizontal branching habit appears to belong in a Japanese garden, though it is a native species. Its scientific name Cornus alternifolia indicates that its leaves alternate … -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native …
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… The native gray dogwood can be found in the wild in most counties in Illinois. It is a large multi-stemmed shrub with a tendency to spread and colonize. The bark of older stems is gray (hence its common name) though newer … -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native …
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… The Skogholm cultivar is perhaps the most vigorous and fastest growing of all the bearberry cotoneaster cultivars. It … a large area quickly. Skogholm was introduced from Sweden about 1950. The species is native to central China. Members of the genus Cotoneaster are characterized by a stiff, dense branching … as hedges or groundcovers. The genus Cotoneaster includes at least 90 species of shrubs native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, with a concentration in western China. There are no …
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… for their flowers which appear in late winter or early spring and are often the first flowers to appear in the Chicago garden. The purple Christmas rose hellebore is native to the Carpathian mountains of central Europe where it grows in full sun in open grassy … cool, moist soils with a high organic content but are very adaptable requiring only that the site be well-drained. Typically they are planted in woodland settings under deciduous trees where …
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… The white oak is the state tree of Illinois. It was the dominant tree in the oak savannas common in … leaves for an extended period, often into the winter. Fall color varies with year from brown to a wine-red. This majestic oak is noted for its longevity, with trees over 300 years old not … 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 …
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… Seed starting is a highly rewarding and fun activity as you plant your seeds and then watch them come to life. Learn how to set up a simple indoor system for producing high-quality seedlings year-round. This class will …
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… green, light green and creamy white. The double flowers start out light lemon yellow and age to pale apricot in hanging clusters - a plant in full bloom is a sight to see. The mature height of this cultivar makes it adapted to use in containers, particularly …
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