… at the flowers on this plant and you'll see that each flower has five petals but the flower is symmetrical. If you happen to be here when it has seed pods you'll see that they have a graceful curved shape, like the … through till early fall with large bright pink flowers with red veins. It can be encouraged to rebloom in late fall by cutting back after this initial flowering. After the flowers fade the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Kohleria are herbacious perennial plants in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria hirsuta has a broad distribution on Central America and northern … The leaves are dark green above and a rich purple beneath. In spite of the species name, it is no hairier than other kohlerias. Kohlerias are characterized by soft, ovate scalloped leaves and tubular flowers that are covered with soft fuzz. Related to African violets, the leaves are often suffused with purple or brown. The tubes, which are an …
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… The GREEN PILLAR® pin oak is notable for its tall narrow habit, as its name implies. Like other pin oaks, it will tolerate … 1995. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and over 1,000 individual trees. Twenty oak species are native to Illinois. Oaks are slow growing, long lived, hard wood trees that produce fruit we all know as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The purple English oak is notable for its deep purple foliage upon emergence in the spring. The stunning leaves become … tree. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and over 1,000 individual trees. Twenty oak species are native to Illinois. Oaks are slow growing, long lived, hard wood trees that produce fruit we all know as …
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… The post oak gets its common name because its wood was often used for fence posts. It is a drought resistant member of the white oak group and produces acorns annually. Rarely seen in … The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and over 1,000 individual trees. Twenty oak species are native to Illinois. Oaks are slow growing, long lived, hard wood trees that produce fruit we all know as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Rotlaub' means red leaf in German. Now the podophylla group of Rodgersias is noted for its colorful emerging foliage, but even in that group 'Rotlaub' stands out. New … straight well into October. In the shade garden, Rodgersias give you a bold counterpoint to the delicate airy foliage common to so many shade plants in our area. The leaves of certain varieties can be 2 feet long, giving …
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… A hardy waterlily with 6-inch peachy-pink flowers and leaves that emerge maroon, changing to grassy green mottled with a few spots. Flowers earlier in the season have more of a yellow … end of a long lax stem and floating just above the water surface. In the center of each flower is a cluster of showy stamens. Waterlilies have been cultivated since at least 2,000 B.C. and … hardy hybrids, tropical day-blooming and tropical night-blooming. Waterlilies need full sun to flower and need to be anchored in mud as they are not free-floating. …
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… white flowers of Koreanspice viburnum emerge from pink buds in early May and persist for up to two weeks. This dense, rounded 5' shrub is often planted near a path or door where its lingering fragrance can be appreciated. The wine … quite attractive. 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 …
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… Millions of seeds sit frozen in a vault at the Chicago Botanic Garden, waiting to prevent an extinction, support habitat restoration efforts, or contribute to scientific research. Dave Sollenberger, former seed bank manager at the Chicago Botanic … woodland, and wetland ecosystems of the Midwest and beyond. The Seed Bank’s primary goal is preserving native plant species diversity. By collecting seeds from many different wild …
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… Lentz of Zest Restaurant at the InterContinental Chicago. It's a great appetizer to serve at a cocktail party. Bon appétit! Grilled Peach Crostini with Spicy Beef Salad … the beef for 1 hour. Remove the beef hanger steaks from the marinade and grill it to your preference. Slice and mix the beef with your dressing you made above. Peach … thinly sliced 2 ounces Hook's 60 Day Gorgonzola 8 sprigs marjoram Salt and pepper to taste Preheat the oven or grill to 400 degrees F (oven) or medium heat (grill). …
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