… Elegant white chalice shaped flowers are flamed with violet-red on the outside of the petals of this Triumph class tulip. Triumph tulips are stars of the forced … annual bedding displays. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Beautiful five-to-nine-lobed leaves emerge early. The plant grows 15 to 20 feet in height with a similar spread. Use the Japanese maple as a … flowers. The samaras, or winged fruits, mature in fall and turn a rich red. Foliage is reddish purple and in the fall turns a crimson red. This lovely small tree, native to the Far East, can be grown only in very protected areas if you …
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… Thornless cockspur hawthorn has all the attractive features of the species but without the hazardous thorns. In June, the tree is covered with beautiful clusters of white flowers with a strong fragrance, or odor, depending … makes a nice barrier hedge with its dense branching and takes well to shearing. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… moscheutos 'Lady Baltimore' has soft pink flowers with a bright red eye and a cupped shape. The leaves are dark green and lobed. At maturity it stands 4-5 feet tall and blooms in late summer. It is hardy in zones 5 -9. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word “hibiskos” that meant … in the mallow family was used at one time to make marshmallow confections. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… A native of the tallgrass prairie, Cup Plant ( Silphium perfoliatum ) is an attractive perennial that grows 4 … the latter of which eat the seeds and drink the water held in the leaves. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 'Chocolate Wings' Rodger's flower puts on an ever changing show throughout the gardening season. Emerging foliage is chocolate brown, maturing to green by June when the feathery pale pink spikes of bloom appear. … moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and deer don't bother them. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Lilium ’Robina’ has large red to rose pink flowers with white centers. The blooms are large, measuring 7 or more inches, and very fragrant. The stems can reach 6 ft tall when fully established. Robina is an Orienpet hybrid, a cross between an Oriental lily and a Trumpet lily which combines the … ability to withstand late spring frosts as well as hot summer days. The grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in …
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… If you are here in April or May then you'll see the thick, edible spears of asparagus shooting up from the soil. Jersey Knight asparagus grows to about 4 feet high and 2 feet wide and is usually planted as a root in the early spring. After two or three years, thick edible spears … further self-seeding problems. Japanese beetles are attracted to asparagus. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The variegated flax-lily is derived from the Tasman flax-lily which is native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. Variegata flax-lily has long green strappy … moisture, and with its brightly striped leaves it can be a bright addition to a shady border. This plant is not hardy in Chicago, although it can be overwintered in a warm spot with good …
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… Growing 20 to 30 feet in height, the eastern redbud is an ornamental North American native tree with a rounded habit and branches … four-season tree. However, diseases can be a problem, particularly canker. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
