… Geum ‘Coppertone Punch’ is a member of the Cocktail™ series bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. It blooms from … early May to early June with apricot to orange flowers on top of 16- 18 inches high stems. The flowers are semi doubles, with shorter petals on top of full size petals giving the flower a … foliage forms a clump 10 to 12 inches high. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to deer and hardy in zones 4- 8. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… DAYDREAM® is a virtually failsafe shrub rose, what's sometimes called a landscape rose. It's remarkably … highly disease resistant, and hardy into Canada so you know it'll survive our Chicago winters. The clusters of single roses range in color from medium to deep pink, depending on how cool the weather is. You can plant it in mass or as a hedge without worrying about disease. And of course, mix it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… orange flowers with a hint of deep coral and chocolate brown, from mid-June thru mid-October. The unique color is actually hard to describe. A 2003 All-America Rose Selection, this patented rose was hybridized by Thomas Carruth and introduced by Weeks Roses. It grows up to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This shrub grows to a height of 6 feet with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It has white blooms that attract butterflies in May and June. It is a specimen in a hedge or a border. The blue fruit is attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… <p> Deciduous Magnolia native to Missouri. 'Miss Honeybee' is used in hybridizing. One of the parents of Magnolia 'Gold Star' and M . 'Goldfinch'. Blooms at a n early age. </p> Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deep blue-purple single daisies are produced in masses above the 1-foot mounded foliage on this annual that thrives in the cooler temperatures of spring and … good air movement to combat powdery mildew. Spider mites may be a concern if relative humidity is extremely low. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Swiss stone pine, a dense pyramidal evergreen tree, reaches a mature height of 30' to 40'. Use as a specimen plant. This slow-growing tree is a five-needle pine with lustrous dark-green needles. This plant deserves greater attention. An …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… snow and shadow presents particular photographic challenges. Learn how to compose and meter for these unique light levels to capture inspiring images on both land and water. A map will be …
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… As the Lakes and Shorelines Ecologist, I maintain around five miles of restored shoreline at the Chicago Botanic Garden. My role is primarily leading and assisting the seasonal aquatics crew with fieldwork during the growing …
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… Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy' has rose purple flowers with dark veins and very dark purple centers. The flowers are huge, measuring up to 10 inches in diameter, and bloom from mid summer to fall. At maturity the plant stands 3-4 feet high with maple-like purplish green leaves. It is hardy to zone 4. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word “hibiskos” that meant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
