… edges. The blooms measure 4 inches and appear very early in the season. They are attractive to hummingbirds. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk … 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. The American Hemerocallis Society has awarded Suzie Wong the Annie T. Giles Award for Best Small Flower, Honorable Mention, and Award of Merit. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with a tangerine-red beard are of classic tall bearded iris form. A additional benefit is the delicate fragrance that most tall bearded iris possess. Bearded irises do best in full sun, well drained soils in Chicago area landscapes. Typically a planting will need to be divided every 3 to 4 years to provide enough fresh soil to support the heavy flower …
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… an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 60 feet with a 45 foot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring … fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from orange to scarlet, but it is always outstanding. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as …
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… bright steel blue foliage of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Blue Moon' adds a special colour element to every garden. The short stiff branches develop into a compact ball which requires minimal shaping to keep its clean look. 'Blue Moon' can be planted as a single plant or in groups. Best planted in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Best grown in humusy, organically rich, medium to wet soils in part shade to full shade. Must have moist soils that never dry out. Benefits from a regular, deep watering … hot summers. Foliage will wilt in too much sun. Needs a shaded location in the St. Louis area. Site plants in areas protected from strong winds. …
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… An upright, spreading shrub, this vigorous hybrid is intermediate between its parents, Velvet Cloak smoke tree and American smoke tree. It is used in the home landscape. Although each flower is inconspicuous, the flower clusters borne … showy. With its reddish-purple fall color, it provides three seasons of interest, but it is best known for its hairy flower panicles in late summer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ruffled petals surround a deep red 'eye' at the center of the flower, This deciduous shrub is adapted to full sun, dry soils and tolerant of air pollution. It is one of a number of cultivars released by the United States National Arboretum combining the best characteristics of its parents from northeast Asia and the United States. The plants produce …
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… Q: Please advise on the best time to prune hydrangeas. A: Hydrangeas require differing pruning times; therefore, it is critical to know which type you have before you prune. In addition to using the techniques …
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… in the breezes above the large silver leaves accentuated with charcoal veins and stems. Grows best in semi-shaded areas with consistent soil moisture. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… bee ( Xylocapa sp.). (Unlike bumblebees, carpenter bees have a shiny, hairless abdomen.) It is a deciduous shrub that can grow to a height of 6 feet with arching branches. The plants have narrowly ovate leaves, often with a … In the South, this native of China and Japan is a woody shrub; however, in Illinois, it is best to treat it as a perennial as it may die back during winter. It blooms from July through …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
