… blows, creating a really remarkable spectacle. A number of Autumn Fantasy maples are planted in the West Collections area (which flanks the West Road from Dixon Prairie in the south to the bridge/weir at the north end of the Garden). Fall is the perfect time to use …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large, almost white flowers are rimmed in pale lavender-violet all along the 3-foot stem from early fall up to the first hard frost. … deeply incised, dark green leaves are resistant to rabbits and deer. 'Cloudy' is happiest in moist soil and part shade, where the lovely pale colors shine out, but it can take full sun …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hardy kiwi vine 'Geneva' was found, or maybe we should say rediscovered, in the Dr. Slate collection near the Cornell Experimental Station. 'Geneva' is female, and … is hardy to -25, so you can be confident Chicago winters won't faze it. And it's happy in full sun or part shade. However, it will need frequent pruning and strong support...the vines …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Diervilla are small native American shrubs that are not the same as the weedy honeysuckles in the genus Lonicera , but they are related to weigelas. They can be recognized the opposite, … native to dry woods and clearings, are adaptable to many soils, including clay, and will grow in sun or partial shade. They bloom starting June, and continue sporadically until September. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is a deciduous shrub native to the south-eastern US. It has white flowers that appear in mid summer and attract butterflies and hummingbirds, along with other insects and birds. The … of garden conditions including shade, damp soils and clay and it flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter. Because it can tolerate shade it is also useful as an understory planting as long …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub native to the eastern US. 'Sherry Sue' has fragrant pink and white flowers that appear in mid-summer and attract butterflies and hummingbirds, along with other insects and birds. The … of garden conditions including shade, damp soils and clay and it flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter. Because it can tolerate shade it is also useful as an understory planting as long …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub native to the eastern US. 'Sixteen Candles' has very fragrant white flowers that appear in mid-summer and attract butterflies and hummingbirds, along with other insects and birds. The … of garden conditions including shade, damp soils and clay and it flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter. Because it can tolerate shade it is also useful as an understory planting as long …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Its small size and neat habit makes it a great plant for the front of a border. Beebalm grows in sunny or partially shady areas. If you gently rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its fragrance. Bright pompoms of flowers bloom in midsummer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… throughout the season. It was derived from a seedling of ‘Othello’, selected from a garden in Scotland by James Crawford, and named after his late wife. In late summer, 3- to 4-foot sturdy stems arise from the foliage with large clusters of buds that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Lilium monadelphum has downfacing butter yellow flowers with purple spots tall in the spring . The petals are refluxed and the anthers are fused at into a tube at the base. The … of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in partial shade. They tolerate hot summer days, as long as the bulbs are deep enough to remain …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
