… heart-shaped leaves up to 2 feet. They have purple veins, are edged with exaggerated teeth, and are borne on purple stems, making them quite dramatic. The foliage is mounded at the base of the plant, although some leaves are also borne on the tall flower … spikes. Use this ligularia as a bold accent or a pondside plant. With its large leaves and tall spikes, it provides a bold accent. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Champlain hardy shrub rose ( Rosa 'Champlain') is one of the very hardy and disease-resistant shrub roses developed in Canada known collectively … via suckers. Champlain rose has excellent disease resistance, hardiness, a light fragrance, and showy orange hips in fall, all of which recommend it to gardeners in the Chicago area. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 grow, it prefers moderate to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in the perennial bed, it is attractive to butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… BLUE MUFFIN™ viburnum is more compact and rounded than the arrowwood viburnum species. Its white flowers are followed … of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… CARDINAL™ arrowwood viburnum is notable for its burgundy fall color, which changes to bright red. The white flowers and blue berries are typical of the species. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that to some resemble a bird's foot. It forms a very small clump of less than 6” in height and about 6” in width. It blooms in early spring with either bicolored (upper petals dark purple and lower ones light blue) or uniform light blue flowers. It prefers sandy, dry to medium, sharply drained soils in full sun or light shade. It is considered more difficult to grow than other violets but if sited well, it may self-seed. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… allow this cultivar to grow in bright light, relatively high humidity with good air movement, and exceptionally well- drained potting media. X Banfieldara is a hybrid cross between Ada , Brassia, and Odontoglossum , which all originated in South America. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Watercolor is a fresh, beautiful way to express a sunset or the reflection of trees and clouds on a pond. You will learn to make expressive marks, mix colors, and apply water mindfully to achieve the sparkling, sensitive effects watercolor offers. …
Type: Item Detail
… as playful as a tub filled with tomatoes, or as romantic as an antique urn laced with roses and baby's breath. Choose a style to make your own! Versatile and Beautiful On decks and … full of bright berries and seed pods. Types of Containers Choose your container to suit your site, the design of your home, and the types of plants you want to grow. Every pot must have … are also very heavy and expensive and should be used only as permanent containers. Terra cotta is a popular, medium-priced material, available in all sizes and therefore a good choice for …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This breeding species is seen broadly, but most often in the McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
