… leaves with a pleasant, spicy aroma. 'Purpureus' has coppery red new growth, more prominent on the undersides of the leaves, with leaves becoming more olive green in shade. The flowers, … states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune until after flowering. The Chicago area is a little north of its native range, so some winter damage may occur, but will not affect … cinnamon and sassafras. The fruit is a hard oblong capsule shaped like a fig. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 'Carlson’s Red Cone' is a spruce with bluish-green foliage. Its name is derived from the wine-red growth that sprouts from its tips in the spring. Grow as a specimen plant in full sun and well-drained, moderate soil. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The name of this plant means 'red moon' because its dark red flowers can reach nearly eight inches across. Luna Red hardy hibiscus is a compact perennial that bears large red flowers in the summer months. It reaches a height of only about two to three feet with a width of about two feet so is perfectly suited to small urban gardens. As a form of the swamp rose mallow it prefers moist, …
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… Known as the wedding phlox, 'Miss Lingard' is an elegant perennial that grows to 2 to 4 feet that has been … display with clusters of pure white flowers from May through August. The deep green foliage of this phlox has stems of ebony red, requires no staking, and is resistant to disease. Grow it in …
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… allspice, or sweetshrub, has untoothed, opposite, ovate leaves with a pleasant, spicy aroma. The flowers, blooming in May and June, have numerous overlapping strap-like petals and a fruity … states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune until after flowering. The Chicago area is a little north of its native range, so some winter damage may occur, but will not affect … cinnamon and sassafras. The fruit is a hard oblong capsule shaped like a fig. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The hairyleaf cotoneaster has a more upright habit than most of the medium sized cotoneasters. It is native to Asia. Members of the genus Cotoneaster are characterized by a stiff, dense branching … 20 species among nearly 30 varieties and more than 2,500 individual plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The cultivar 'Riverdance' has lovely medium blue flowers with ruffled petals and white at the base of the falls. The stalks stand 40 – 45 inches high with 4 to 5 buds on each stalk. It … and in 2002 it was given the Award of Merit. In 2006 it received the Morgan Wood Medal which is the highest special award given to a Siberian Iris. Siberian irises lack the “beard” of … The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. …
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… Plum Passion ground orchid is derived from the ground orchids of the rain forests of southern Asia and the Pacific. It has long dark green … palm leaf. The flowers are a dark maroon-purple and are borne on flower stems called racemes. This orchid grows to about 2 feet tall and wide and prefers bright indirect or dappled light and …
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… Monte Cassino Aster is covered in white daisy-like flowers in late fall on mounded plants to 3 feet in height with whispy leaves. A native to North America, it, like all of the other species formerly included in the genus Aster, have been moved to other genera based … Plant in full sun in average soil and avoid excessive fertilization (plants will flop over). This plant is beloved by bees and other pollinators stocking up on pollen and nectar before the …
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… Roger's Bottlebrush Buckeye is a large, multi-stemmed shrub which grows up to 8-12' tall x 8-15' wide over 10 years. It produces beautiful creamy white flowers in late July on upright spikes, 18-30" long - the longest of any of the cultivars on the market. Foliage turns a bright yellow in the fall. It … over time will make an impressive clump as it slowly spreads by sucker sprouts. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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