… Striking round heads of snowy white cover this annual from June to September. This species enjoys bright sunny locations in average soils and can tolerate drier conditions. The flowers of globe amaranth, which is native to tropical America, have papery, dry bracts that form the showy part of the plant. The …
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… Iris 'Violet Beauty' is a dwarf iris that stands only 4 inches high and blooms in late winter or very early spring with a mild fragrance. The flowers are deep purple-violet. In the center of the purple falls there is a narrow, bright … a symbol of royalty throughout history, was an adaptation of the iris flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Hibiscus 'Berry Awesome' has lavender pink flowers with a red eye. The flowers are 7-8 “ across, the size of dinner plates and are produced at nodes from the bottom to the top of the plant, rather than just at the ends of the branches. This is a member of the hibiscus SUMMERIFIC® series. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek work …
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… ‘Silver Dollar’ is a compact shrub typically 5 ft. tall with a spread of 5 ft. The flowerheads are broadly rounded and conical with densely packed showy but sterile flowers and … – tolerant. It blooms on new wood, so the flowers are not susceptible to late spring frosts. This is a hybrid of Hydrangea paniculata grows at altitudes up to 4,000 ft. Archived Copy: This …
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… First shared the attendees of a Gala hosted in the Graham Rose Garden in 1990 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, this narcissus features white petals and an orange split cup. Like other orange cultivars, the … of the founding of the Chicago Horticultural Society. Virtually unavailable in commerce it is an 'easy keeper' that is resistant to most pests and diseases. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… The Miraguama palm is native to the dry inland savannas of Cuba. It has striking deeply-cut … side and silvery green underneath. The leaflets appear to be pleated, an appearance which is enhanced by this difference in color. The Miraguama palm grows to about 30 feet tall in suitable conditions. …
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… JOY'S PRIDE™ redbud is a cultivar that features deep lavender blooms in spring before its heart-shaped foliage emerges. Dark purple seedpods appear in the fall and may persist into winter. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction …
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… ‘ILVOBO’ is sold under its trademark name BOBO™. This is a compact dwarf shrub that stands 2 to 3 ft tall with a spread of 3 to 4 ft. It has large, conical flowerheads measuring up to 11inches on strong stems that don’t droop. The flower clusters are a mixture of showy but sterile flowers with smaller, fertile but nonshowy …
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… Iris virginica var. shrevei , commonly known as southern blue flag, is native to the southeastern coast of the United States. It blooms in late spring with light to medium blue … slightly below the leaves on the stem. The rhizomes are large, branched, and clump forming. This species is native to wet or boggy soils and will do well with wet feet in full sun or part …
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… Crown-of-thorns is a slow-growing tropical shrub with a rambling growth habit. Plants can grow to 3 feet by 3 feet on this Madagascar native that may be extinct in the wild. The inconspicuous flowers, called “cyathia” are surrounded by colorful bracts. 'Pet …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
