… in Mexico. The first species was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The genus Mammillaria is currently one of the largest in the cactus family, with 171 known species and varieties. This … bright, funnel-shaped flowers in a circle surrounding the center. This small gem only grows up to 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide. Its outer spines are short and white, and the inner spines … to plant metabolism, absorbing carbon dioxide at night and re-emitting it during the day in a way that improves photosynthesis—a trait these cacti have in common with pineapples. A …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 18-inch by-16-inch hardy perennial. Descended from native parents, this cultivar is well-adapted to Chicago's climate and soil. It flowers best when planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. Protect the young plants from rabbits in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… These orange flowers with rose undertones feature yellow tips to the flowers typically around mid-May, in Chicago-area gardens. The tall stems hold the flowers … change throughout the day. Like other members of the Triumph class of tulips, this cultivar is best enjoyed as an annual. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This shrubby perennial grows to a maximum height of five feet with full sun. From midsummer to fall it has large, fragrant panicles of lavender-purple spikes that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It’s best used for massed plantings in borders. It is deer resistant and will tolerate drought once it is established. Pruning the plant back in the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to moors, swamps, and grasslands in central Eurasia, purple moor grass is a slow-growing plant that produces an erect cluster of arching green foliage 12-20 inches tall … Purple flowers bloom on 20- to 32-inch stalks in July and August. Purple moor grass grows best in full sun with regular moisture and is tolerant of both acidic and alkaline conditions. …
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… Geum rivale ‘Album’ This is a white form of Geum rivale or Water Avens that grows to 12 - 24 inches high. It blooms in … leaves. As the flowers mature, the hanging bells will straighten up. Geum rivale ‘Album’ does best in moist soil and partial shade. It is hardy in zones 3 to 7. …
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… This tree is found only the Black Hills of South Dakota. It grows to 40’ in height and 15’ in width. It … Picea glauca , because it has a denser habit and brighter blue-green needles. It will do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. …
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… This fine-needled pine can reach a mature height of 30' to 50' with a broad, flat-topped habit at maturity. Dark bluish-green foliage is rather attractive against the gray bark. This pine is unique in retaining four to five years' … do. The limber pine gets its name from the tough, flexible, shiny green branches. One of the best pines for the Midwest …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. I read that good lawn maintenance involves aeration. Exactly what is this and when should it be done? A. Aeration is a process that creates openings in turf to reduce thatch and help with water infiltration, nutrient absorption, and air movement to … of aeration because it allows the most room for water, nutrients, and root development. The best time to aerate lawns is in the spring or fall when the turf is actively growing but not …
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… The Tatarian or red-stemmed dogwood hales from Siberia and northern Korea. It is a suckering shrub that may form wide colonies and is valued in the garden for its stunning red … turning red in the winter. The oldest stems should be removed as the younger ones provide the best color. It is best used in massed plantings for winter visual interest. Members of the genus … -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
