… 'Gnome' is a dwarf form with an upright shape. It is a male clone, which will not produce the distinctive smelly fruit, and will mature to small 4 foot by 2 foot shrub like tree. This dwarf form would work well in small gardens. The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Red flowers feature a striking white center on this non-hardy bulb that is often used during the Holidays. Place flowering plants in the brightest possible locations to avoid the flowering …
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… Giant fleeceflower ( Persicaria polymorpha ) is a big, bold, hardy perennial that blooms in July and August. It reaches a height of 4 to 6 feet and is topped with large, feathery white plumes. The plant can take full sun or partial shade and is somewhat drought-tolerant once established. The leaves on the upright stems are lance-shaped. This species is not considered invasive, as are some other fleeceflowers. Although the flowers …
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… EARLY GLOW™ buckeye provides interest throughout the year. The yellow-green flowers contrast nicely with the newly expanded bright green leaves in … blotch and leaf scorch ensures the dark green summer foliage persists all season. Fall foliage is bright red. The tree silhouette is uniform and attractive year-round. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction …
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… with brown to dark purple stripes and spots are produced on a daily basis from June to August. This non-hardy iris relative has perennial tall thin green upright leaves. While flowers only last one day, each flowering spike can produce dozens of flower buds that provide for continuous bloom. Grow in a larger container in a frost free environment with high humidity … very well drained soils. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 'Pendula' is a slow growing somewhat weeping form. This is a male clone and will not produce fruit. It has a broad spreading habit that is rather … tall to 10 feet wide. This tree makes an interesting accent or unusual feature in a garden. The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer and evidence has been found which shows this tree …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris 'Saturday Night Live' is a stunning deep burgundy with yellow beards in mid to late season. The flowers are huge but have no fragrance. The branched stems stand 37 inches high. This is a tall bearded iris, which typically blooms after the dwarf irises but before the …
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… Bryum Moss is one of the most common mosses and is one of the species identified in the moss garden in the Japanese Gardens. Its dense tufts can … spiralling of the leaves when dry. They prefer moist, fertile material to grow on. This moss needs partial to full shade. It is a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… The American elderberry is an attractive and useful plant whose only vice is the tendency to send out runners and pop up where you didn't plant it. This is a large shrub, 8-10' tall, with branches that start out upright and arch outward. The …
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… A David Austin rose, bred for disease resistance and fragrance as well as repeat bloom until frost. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
