… -- 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 to cooler temperate areas of North America and Asia. The genus includes 45-60 species, divided …
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… -- 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 to cooler temperate areas of North America and Asia. The genus includes 45-60 species, divided …
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… Vernal or Ozark witch hazels, although native from Missouri to Texas, are fully hardy in the Chicago area and are a welcome harbinger of spring. These are … particularly intense burgundy fall color. These shrubs are maintenance free, with no reason to prune if properly placed. …
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… with distinctive yellow and white patterns. It stands 30 inches high and blooms in early to late season, while the thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer. In … clumps which keep out weeds. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a symbol …
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… Bridal Veil false goatsbeard produces tall (up to 30 inches), elegant, branched sprays of white flowers in midsummer from green buds above …
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… This bulb can reach a height of about 18 inches. It flowers in late spring to early summer with dense globes of deep violet-blue florets. It prefers average, well-drained …
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… of an interesting test. The Garden’s plant health care team has sprayed them with natural clay to create a barrier between their leaves and fruit and hungry insects. …
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… lesser-known plants, such as some of the fall-blooming Salvias or sage can add height and lend to very interesting combinations in your container gardens. Try using cold-hardy vegetables and adding herbs to create interest and texture to any combination. I like using Swiss chard, broccoli, Asian … the spring or summer. As the days begin to get shorter and the nights get cooler, plant growth is slowing down or ceasing. By planting a fuller container, you will see immediate results that …
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… and spikes of very fragrant, tiny white bell-like flowers. It grows in sun or partial shade to a height of 12 inches and a width of 6 inches. …
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… in early spring with cotton candy pink and white flowers with a red base. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moderately fertile soils. Protect from rabbits, deer, etc. …
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