… up the fall woodlands. Rare for asters, this species tolerates partial shade. It thrives in open woodlands and along the edge of woodlands, growing best in moderate to dryish soils. Pollinating insects appreciate the opportunity to stock up on the nectar of white wood asters before winter sets in. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Almost black stems support the dark green leaves, making this cultivar easy to identify in a crowd of asters. Butterflies, honeybees, etc. can't resist the nectar and pollen. The narrow upright form of the flowering stems make this a favorite cut flower. Plant this aster in full sun and in moderately moist soils. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink and purple blooms in March and April. It belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Look in areas of scattered trees for this distinctively colored bird of open savanna habitats. They are often seen in the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… This vine blooms in early spring to late fall. With a bloom color of red or orange, it does best when grown in full sun. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The flowers of this species vary in color from pale lilac-purple to deep rosy purple and can be tesselated (checkered pattern on the petals). Similar in coloration to Colchicum byzantium but with larger flowers. Plant in full sun and moist but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This autumn crocus has up to 20 purple-pink flowers per corm in September. This native of Asia Minor might be a hybrid of Colchicum cilicicum . It has been known in cultivation since 1597. Plant in full sun and moist but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and easy-care …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bright blue purple flowers are produced on short spikes in early summer on this short lived hardy perennial. Oblong grey green leaves provide contrast in the garden landscape and a savory addition to the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing (and other … dishes). Full sun and soils that don't remain moist for long periods are keys to its success in Chicago area gardens. This plant has been used for medicinal purposes throughout the ages in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2012. Considered a tender perennial, overwinter in a cool or frost free greenhouse with temperatures between 1 - 5 degrees Centigrade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
