… Grape Taffy false indigo is a compact cultivar featuring spikes of deep reddish purple flowers with a hint of yellow at the base of each bloom. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo … of the Plant Collections Network of the American Public Gardens Association. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… pale blue beards. It blooms in very early to mid season with a mild fragrance and may rebloom. This is a standard dwarf bearded iris that stands only 10 inches high with light green sword like foliage. In 1984 Thrice Blessed was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society and in 1987 it received the Award of Merit. It is an excellent cut …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 6 -8 inches tall and blooms in mid to late spring with conical racemes of medium blue buds . The buds never actually open fully and the plant never sets seed. The mouth of each floret is pale green and constricted, thus preventing pollinating insects from entering. The plant … shade. It is resistant to deer and other critters and is hardy in zones 4 – 8. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Golden hops is a twining perennial vine, a rapid grower that can reach 15-25 feet long by the middle of each summer. Both its leaves and flowers, which appear from May to June, are green; … soil in full to part sun and can be trained on an arbor, trellis, or pergola. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The creeping cotoneaster is a dwarf shrub that grows to only 12 or 18 inches, but it can spread … striking red fruits that contrast with its glossy green leaves. Autumn brings red foliage, so this shrub provides three seasons of interest. It is one of the most fruitful cotoneasters. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The evergreen wood fern is native to eastern north America and is found naturally as far north as … it can manage in clay soils so long as they are well-drained. It is resistant to rabbits. This fern is excellent in woodland, shade and shady native gardens. Archived Copy: This content …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Ayesha’, is a deciduous shrub which grows 4-6’ tall. It has mophead flowers which bloom from July-September. Flower color is dependent on the soil in which the hydrangea is planted – blue in acidic soils and rose-pink in alkaline soils – and color will change as the flowers age. This plant is hardy in zones 6-9 and will not survive Chicago’s harsh winters unless give a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This hardy perennial featurs deep violet-blue flower spikes over deep green foliage. The flowers are a pollinator magnet in the garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: One of the earliest nesting species in our region, this grassland species is most often seen flying over …
Type: Birding
… Scotch broom ( Cytisus scoparius ) is a shrub that is covered with golden flowers in early spring. The green stems are prominent with small, relatively insignifcant leaves that drop during periods … perfumed with the scent of honey and attract many pollinating insects. In warmer climates, this native of Europe has been known to escape cultivation and invade natural areas. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
