… oak. the large lobed leaves are deep green throughout the summer turning to a dark wine red in fall. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… STREETSPIRE® is a narrow columnar form of English oak introduced by Schmidt & Son nursery in Oregon. This cultivar was selected for mildew resistance; it is a cross between the English … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… for borders and rock gardens — but right now, its purple flower spikes stand like sentinels in the midsummer garden! Stachys species typically spread by runners, forming a rapidly spreading mat approximately 4 to 6 inches off the ground. Good drainage in summer and winter is essential for the health and longevity of S. byzantina and other …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It will reach a height of 5’ with a similar spread. Its dark green leaves turn red-purple in fall. Clusters of reddish-pink buds open up to very fragrant white flowers in May. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… between V. farreri and V. grandiflorum selected from seedlings at Bodnant Gardens, Wales, in 1935. Not as common as other varieties of viburnum, its pinkish buds and fragrant flowers emerge before the foliage in April and are subject to being nipped by frost. The protected spot it has along the Viburnum …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… <p>Like all <em>Weigela</em>, decora blooms in clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers running the length of its branches. And they all open pale … mature, one by one, to pink and red, so you may see all three colors on the same bush, or even in a single flower cluster. It makes for a lovely and unexpected spring show, lasting a month or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Years ago, the prairie stretched from horizon to horizon. Today, it can be found only in small patches. Since several species of plants and animals rely on the prairie for survival, … . The plants must be at the right place at the right time with a good potential match waiting in the wings. Bees and wind carry pollen from one plant to another, but they can only travel so … pollination has declined. Like human relationships, the more potential partners available in a given location, the better the chances for a good match! Success hinges upon numbers and …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: Look for this common migrant and potential breeding species in any wooded habitat at the Garden. Like most ground nesting species, they are negatively …
Type: Birding
… This delicious culinary plant, being grown in the Chicago area for restaurants, is floriferous with a long blooming period. Flowers can be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to fulll shade with moderate moisture and is mostly used as a ground cover, an understory, or in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
