… 'Millenium' was bred for high-yielding, flavorful stalks. Asparagus is a hardy perennial with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, leaving younger shoots for future growth. Asparagus is high in vitamin K and many minerals. It needs to be planted in well-drained soil, with careful selection of the site, considering that it will continue to grow for 15 to 20 years. It also makes an attractive …
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… You can see why the common name for this Aconitum is giant monkshood. In its native environment in mountainous areas of Russia and China it can send up spires of bloom reaching 7 to 8 feet tall. This is an impressive back of the border plant, and a tough one. It can take periods of drought in … and a poison? Dosage. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… sweeter, with smooth, edible skins. If you don't want to eat the berries, the birds will. This is a very vigorous vine, growing 15 to 20 feet in a season. Planting in infertile soil will slow … you can keep it under control, but do provide strong support...the vines are heavy. This vine is dioecious, meaning you need a male and a female for fruiting. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 'DTR102' is a hybrid of silver maple and red maple that has combined the best characteristics of both … Road from Dixon Prairie in the south to the bridge/weir at the north end of the Garden). Fall is the perfect time to use the pedestrian paths near the West Road to enjoy these and many other … side of the Skokie River. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… winter into summer. When grown as a house plant, it’s more likely to reach about 6’ and bloom is rare, so it’s grown primarily as a foliage plant. It has large palmately compound leaves up to a foot across. Each leaf is divided into 9-14 finger-like lobes, connected at the base to a long red petiole. The plants … but with good drainage. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The yellowwood is native to the southeastern United States and gets its common name from the wood which is yellow, heavy, and very hard. A low-branching species, yellowwood grows 30 to 50 feet tall … winter and as it matures. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Korean dogwood, as the name suggests, is native to Korea. Its bark is notable for a distinctive alligator patterned texture. Like many other dogwoods, it produces … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Schumener cornelian cherry dogwood is a European introduction. The Schumener cultivar is typical of the species -- abundant early spring long-lived yellow flowers, red fruit in … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Mini crown-of-thorns ( Euphorbia milii var. splendens ) is a slow-growing tropical shrub with a rambling growth habit. Plants can grow to 1 foot by 2 … are cut; the bleeding can be stopped by immersing the stems in warm water. The Euphorbiaceae is a very large family, containing more than 2,000 species, including the popular poinsettia. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Crown-of-thorns is a slow-growing tropical shrub with a rambling growth habit. Plants can grow to 3 feet by 3 … are cut; the bleeding can be stopped by immersing the stems in warm water. The Euphorbiaceae is a very large family, containing more than 2,000 species, including the popular poinsettia. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
