… 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, …
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… 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, …
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… in Japan and Korea. Unlike most Rodgersias they can tolerate boggy areas and naturalize over time. 'Bloody Wheels' foliage is particularly colorful. The leaves emerge bright red, then …
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… produce masses of bright orange flowers on a glossy leaved deciduous shrub that rarely gets over 2.5' in height. Best grown in full sun with moderate fertilization. This dwarf cultivar is …
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… thick bushy red seed heads appear in July and persist until winter and are usually retained over winter and the entire plant is cut back in late winter. This grass is extremely adaptable …
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… FALSTAFF® is dramatic. Its flowers are a rich crimson, deepening towards purple over time. The roses are packed with petals, about 110 in each one, with the classic quartered …
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… their ability to obtain nitrogen and other essential elements provide an ecological advantage over their competitors. Despite their wetland origins, they all require a dormancy or rest period …
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… of only 30 inches and a width of about eighteen inches. It is usual to retain the plumes over the winter months to enjoy their motion in wind and snow. Cut back to ground level in late …
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… tiny yellow flowers rising well above its mat of foliage from May through July. When bloom's over and the weather turns cold, 'Oracle's' leaves develop purplish overtones.</p> And it's …
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… small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums have attractive fall color. There are over 100 different varieties of viburnum at the Chicago Botanic Garden. …
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