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  • … in Chicago gardens. This species is widespread from northern Greece and Turkey eastward to the Caucasus region. Across this geographic range, a number of color forms can be found that …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … bed in the Rose Garden. Growing about 3 feet tall and wide, ‘George Vancouver’ is winter hardy to Zone 2 and 3, like all members of the Canadian Explorer rose series. This rose was introduced …
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  • … cultivar bears its blooms above clean, glossy green foliage and dark red new growth. Growing 3 to 4 feet tall with a 3-foot spread and a rounded, bushy habit, this is not a fragrant bloomer, …
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  • … years. It has dark green needles that have a bluish cast and branches from the ground adding to its desirable form. This tree requires a sunny spot and well-drained soil but is a tough …
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  • … are a beautiful blend of yellow, peach, and pink blooming at the end of the tulip season (mid- to late May in the Chicago region) on a tall, strong stem. This cultivar is a "sport" of Tulipa …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This aster is native to the northeastern and central parts of the US. It blooms in late summer-early fall with masses …
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  • … Strict adherence to the cultural needs of this plant is essential. In residential areas, this plant is best grown …
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  • … and flushing out the salts. If you live in an area with very hard water, you might want to water your plants with distilled water. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … sharing that research with wider audiences. She creates visual-forward science communication to take the vital lawn alternative research and make it something that people can easily …
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  • … can continue from May until November. As the petals fall, the tiny coral-pink calyxes continue to provide color. The foliage becomes burgundy in late fall and persists well into winter—it is …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant