… Moorflamme is an upright clumping perennial grass with narrow green leaves that turn a striking orange-red … they mature. Plant in full sun; this grass reaches 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide but grows slowly and requires three to five years to reach maturity. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming perennial reaches a height of 18 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has blue blooms above the handsomely divided leaves from late April through early June. It is a great selection for under the canopy of deciduous trees but can also be grown in full sun. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Composing quick studies in the field is an important skill. You will gain the experience to create these sketches, complete with notes on field conditions, colors, plant measurements, and textures, for a complete workup in the studio. Folding chairs are provided. In case of …
Type: Item Detail
… Darwin Hybrid section. 'Daydream' was released to the trade in 1980 from the Netherlands. It is a sport of 'Yellow Dover'. Darwin Hybrids are the best adapted tulips for naturalizing in the Chicago area if planted in full sun and well-drained soil that stays on the dry side from mid- to late summer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… on this cultivar of single early tulips. In the fall, plant this tulip in well- drained soils and full sun for best flower production. This group of tulips is best enjoyed as forced flowering plants in winter or annuals for spring bloom, as they are not …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large beetroot red flowers with feathered edges feature splashes of purple and green on the exterior of the petals on this striking tulip. Strong stems support the weight of the heavy flowers even in windy conditions. This is one of the earlies of the parrot class of tulips to flower. Ideally grown in bright sunny …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to southern Europe, silver sage is a clump-forming biennial grown for its large, woolly, silver leaves rather than its flowers; … spikes 2 to 3 feet tall in the second year of growth. Flowers are white tinged with pink and bloom from May through August. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… cultivars of Japanese umbrella pines, it prefers cool but not cold temperatures, full sun, and acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soils. In the Chicago region, the locations that can … meet ideal conditions are nonexistent; however for those gardeners that love a challenge, it is possible to find microclimates where it will survive. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… I overwinter coleus plants so I don’t have to buy new ones each spring? A: The easiest method is to pot up stem cuttings. Most growers and home gardeners use this method in late fall to overwinter coleus plants or in early spring to … from healthy plants. Remove the bottom set of leaves, dip the cut end in rooting hormone and place the cutting into a pot filled with a soilless mix. A 6-inch pot can accommodate 12 …
Type: Plant Info
… the holidays but aren’t sure how to transport them. Do you have some tips for purchasing and transporting holiday plants? A: Flowering plants such as poinsettia, cyclamen, and amaryllis brighten long winter days and are welcome gifts. Select plants free from spots, … trunk or allowed to sit in a cold car for any length of time. To unwrap a holiday plant, it is best to set the plant on a stable surface and carefully tear or cut the wrapper from the …
Type: Plant Info
