… Red, orange and yellow single flowers on wiry sturdy stems top the finely divided leaves on this marigold … breadth of complimentary colors to the landscape without having to specify each cultivar (and ensure they all bloom at the same time). Marigolds are a historically important garden … popularity today - thanks to improved pest resistance. Plant in full sun in average soils and moderate fertility. Note flowers for use in arrangements should be staked to ensure straight …
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… of the most common tropical foliage plants offered by garden centers for use in annual beds and baskets in the Midwest. Native to Mexico, this vine produced elongated, succulent, rich … purple leaves that fold inward. The small pink flowers are produced at the ends of branches and are nestled in boat-like bracts. The plants will grow in sun or shade, although the color is more intense in sun. The stems root easily and may do so as they trail along the ground. There are about 70 species of spiderwort, with …
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… rare opportunity to canoe the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Herons, ducks, small fish, and maybe even a few turtles and frogs will greet you as we explore their watery habitat. No experience with canoeing is necessary; instruction, canoes, life jackets, and paddles are all provided. Please choose one of the scheduled start times. You’ll enjoy a full …
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… by a Basque priest named Armand David which is reflected in its species name, davidii , and its common name, Pere David's Maple. The tree can grow to 50 feet with a slightly narrower spread and can be multitrunked. The bark pattern is pale olive green or white stripes on darker olive … yellow. It is hardy to Zone 5. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… early May bring small reddish-purple flowers. The samaras, or winged fruits, mature in fall and turn a rich red. Its purplish red foliage is outstanding and does not fade in heat. Fall color is a brilliant clear red. This lovely small tree, native to … small ornamental maple. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… collected by members of the Garden's staff from the Caucasus Region attracts butterflies and many different kinds of bees while repelling deer. The roots are tolerant of a poisonous … trees that impedes the growth of many species of plants. Plant in average soil in full sun and water the first year until the root system is established. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This weeping shrub, native to China, needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 15 feet. In May to June it produces showy … be 12-15 inches long. This butterfly bush grows much larger than the common davidii cultivars and is less likely to die back during winter. Because it blooms on old wood, it should only be … planting because its size. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… It is notable for its excellent cold hardiness, compact, oval-rounded habit, delicate foliage and good growth rate. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars … Inc. of Hampshire, IL. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… coffee tree. The thin, chocolate brown bark peels away to reveal patches of gray, creamy white and green, like a sycamore. The hard wood is used for furniture, flooring, fence posts and guitars. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… are followed by ornamental, though not edible, blue-black berries. These are woodland plants and prefer semi-shady conditions and rich, loose soil. They spread by rhizomes, but are not aggressive. Although they are listed … the last few winters here. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
