… light and soil conditions. At maturity, it can reach a height and width of 6 feet. It is differentiated from the species by having a better form, bigger berries, and superior fall …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… on this hardy perennial that thrives in moist but not wet soil in sunny locations. This series is well- branched and makes great cut flowers. All parts of the plant are poisonous and so …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… purplish red with the onset of cooler temperatures in fall. This nonhardy grass from Africa is suitable for use in annual displays in the Chicago area. Plant 'Savannah' in full sun and …
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… a uniform, rounded clump of aromatic, rugose green foliage that looks nice all season long and is not enjoyed by rabbits or deer. …
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… dwarf variety, matures at 2 feet in height and 14 inches in width. A butterfly attractant, it is covered with flowers that have pink petals surrounding the darker colored "eye." Seeds … from late spring through frost. This water-wise selection only needs sufficient water to establish the root system, with supplemental water thereafter during extreme droughts. Cosmos …
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… This welcome season, with its bird song, fragrant blossoms, and gentle zephyrs, tempts us all to step outside and enjoy the warming days. The Arrival of Spring In the northern hemisphere, we … expose tiny treasures. Follow the Garden’s loyal cadre of early morning exercisers in March to monitor flowers. They know the route— Bulb Garden , Regenstein Center, and Landscape Gardens . … leaf compost before blooming in magnificent clumps of yellow, white, apricot, and orange. This is a bulb the Garden highly recommends to local gardeners for its reliability, showmanship, and …
Type: Walks
… ), oaks ( Quercus ), birch ( Betula ) and others Description & Symptoms Anthracnose refers to a group of fungal diseases that cause discolored spots on leaves and, occasionally, on other … follow the leaf veins. Leaves, which may become curled and distorted, often drop prematurely to the ground. On sycamores, the disease often infects branches, causing girdling cankers and dieback. Timing & Life Cycle Anthracnose is most prevalent in cool, wet spring weather. Fungal spores overwinter on cankers on infected …
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… Seven months in the making, the mum-loaded “hayracks” form a kind of grand entryway to the rich hues of early fall. “Visitors love them, and they have become our fall trademark each year,” he said. Pro tip: Get to the Garden early and take a selfie under the hayracks on the bridge leading toward the … in Japan. All told, we grew 6,965 mums for this year’s fall display; the bridge display is the most labor intensive. Mums in waiting, grown for fall displays Mums in autumn hues In …
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… Ruby Perfection cabbage is another of the edible members of the Brassicaceae that can be used for ornamental and/or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… its mounded habit and flowers can be appreciated. Like other members of the mint family, it is a pollinator attractant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
