… European bluestar is one of the few amsonia species native to Europe (Turkey and Greece) rather than North America. It is a drought tolerant variety with the classic blue flowers, slender leaves and good fall foliage …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the native red-osier dogwood forms large thickets in moist woods. Its most outstanding feature is the dark red winter color of its stems. Under cultivation, it is grown as a multi-stemmed shrub. Small white flowers bloom in late spring followed by white to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Cardinal is one of the more popular cultivars of the native redosier dogwood and is notable for the coral or cherry red of its stems in winter. In late spring it produces small …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Bailey dogwood is a cultivar of the native redosier dogwood and is notable for its bright red winter stems. It does not have the stoloniferous (spreading) habit …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… CARDINAL CANDY™ linden viburnum was selected for its cold hardiness that is reported to be superior to the species. Its white flowers in spring, burgundy foliage in fall … viburnums derive their name from the leaves, which resemble those of the linden tree. It is an upright deciduous shrub that grows to 8 – 10 feet tall and to 6 – 8 feet wide. Creamy white …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Wayfaringtree viburnum is usually a multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded outline growing to a height of 10' to 15'. The … leaf color, reddish-purple leaves in fall and tricolored autumn fruits. This viburnum is extremely adaptable -- it will grow well in a variety of conditions and thrives in the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… as a true species - not a hybrid — unlike many other cultivars in the trade. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… houseplants take a rest during the winter. Indoor temperatures tend to be high and the air is often dry. Plants are not entirely dormant but their growth is certainly not robust. Think of it as a rest period. But now, plants are responding to … in earnest. As the light grows longer each day your houseplants sense the change. The sun is warmer and stronger as it streams in the windows. Plants are awakening to the growing season …
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… Renewal of the Blue Garden Sarah Vance is director of the Blue Garden in Newport, Rhode Island, a Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., design …
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… to bring your own chair, though benches will be available. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary. Dress for the weather. Bridget …
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