… flowers, set off against a dense backdrop of green leaves. Of course it makes a great specimen in a home garden, but that dense foliage means it's also particularly well suited to use as a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bred in Canada, 'Polka' one hardy Weigela (to -30!). That's a good thing, because unlike most Weigela …
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… red cedar, native to the Pacific Northwest, is named appropriately--it can grow to be 150 feet in its native habitat. Cultivated varieties will usually reach about 20-30 feet tall. Long, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fir native to North America. Firs are characterized by needles that are flat or broadly oval in cross-section. The large cones sit upright on the branches and have numerous scales. The cones …
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… Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected from the collection at the Morton Arboretum. …
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… milkweed ( A. sullivantii ), and swamp milkweed (A. incarnata ), midwestern native perennials in the Garden's permanent collection. The sepals of 'Red Butterfly' are scarlet and the crowns …
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… cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seedheads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… White spider flower ( Cleome hassleriana 'Sparkler White') begins blooming at about 18 inches in height and continues to grow and bloom along its length throughout summer. The pure-white …
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… of garden conditions, including shade, damp soils, and clay. It flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter. This versatile plant is suitable for borders, screens, or as a specimen plant. …
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… It is a wildflower native to North America that typically grows 15 inches high. It blooms in late spring with pink to purplish heart-shaped flowers that hang from long leafless stems. A …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
