… Fothergilla gardenii 'Klmtwo' Beaver Creek™ is a very compact and uniform form of dwarf fothergilla selected by Klehm Nursery, not far from Chicago. Fragrant … cover this 3-foot-by-3-foot deciduous shrub in May. Autumn features a montage of orange, gold, and red leaves just before they fall. This highly desirable ornamental shrub does best if … but well worth the wait. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Earth stars require bright indirect light, consistently moist but well-drained soil conditions and high ambient humidity. They are not hardy in Chicago, but can be overwintered in a bright location with special attention to their watering and humidity needs. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… tropical West Africa begins to flower as soon as the days start to lengthen in late December and continues until sometime in May. It adapts well to the home environment, requiring only a brightly lit exposure and temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. After flowering, reduce the length of the stems to … plant within a manageable size. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This natural variant of the bottlebrush buckeye grows to 10 to 15 feet in height and has a wide-spreading (15 feet) habit. Use this versatile shrub as a specimen or in the home … flowers in August when few other shrubs are in bloom. White petals with reddish-pink anthers and stamens are borne in panicles that are 2 to 3 feet long. Smooth brown nuts in husks ripen in … flowers in mid-summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… summer. 'Vision in Pink' grows to 12 to 15 inches high. It does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is resistant to rabbits and deer. This is an excellent cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried … in place for winter interest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Two-inch globes of rosy pink flowers rise above the glossy, deep green leaves in July and August on this rhizome-producing onion. Ornamental onions with rhizomes are typically … than their bulb-producing cousins flowering earlier in the summer. This hybrid of A. nutans and another unknown Allium was apparently a spontaneous occurrence in the garden of Mark … of which are used as chives. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Artocarpus altilis is the breadfruit tree and the one you see here is a hybrid with its wild ancestor, Altilis mariannensis. It’s native to … since its fruit is smaller, but in Micronesia the tree is valued for its wood, latex-like sap, and the medicinal qualities of its leaves as well as the fruit. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… branches can be seen. It is also known as musclewood, because its bark resembles muscles, and ironwood, because its wood is heavy and hard. This is an outstanding native plant with striking bark that consistently colors well. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… ash-brown bark, this tree can dazzle the landscape all year long. Native to Manchuria and Korea, the threeflower maple can reach a mature height of 20 to 25 feet and has a dense, rounded shape. It is a beautiful small maple with handsome bark. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… short foliage. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
