Branches ascend in a loosely pyramidal fashion as this tree grows 40 to 60 feet in height. Insignificant flowers appear together with the leaves in April and May. Bright fruit, which starts yellow, changes to red-orange, and matures to a deep purple-black, ripens in September and October, much to the delight of wildlife. There are many large deciduous trees that are superior to the American …
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'Joyce Fountain', a cultivar released in 2008, is classified as a reflexed chrysanthemum, with cascading petals giving it the appearance of a fountain or a mop. The color is unusual: burgundy on the outer petals with tan undersides that are only noticeable as the new petals unfold. The flowers are large and used in exhibitions. This cultivar was named "Best New Introduction" in the 65th Annual …
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PIXIE MEADOWBRITE™ coneflower produces fragrant dusty pink colored 5-inch flowers from July through September and does best in full sun in well-drained soils. During the summer, the plant will attract butterflies and other pollinators. Leave the dead stems with their seedheads attached in winter and they will attract birds. PIXIE MEADOWBRITE™ coneflower is a Chicagoland Grows® …
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Pineapple lilies are bulbs native to South Africa with large tufted flower heads that resemble pineapples. The broad, glossy, strap-shaped leaves spread out into a rosette. 'Oakhurst' has deep red-purple leaves. The flowers grow in eight-inch spikes atop sturdy burgundy scapes. Atop each spike is a tuft of red-purple bracts. The six-petaled flowers match the scape color as buds. They open to a …
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Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra', also known as crown imperial fritillary, produces red flowers held pendulously beneath a tuft of leaves; visually, their inflorescence resembles a pineapple. This is one of the best cultivars among all of the Fritillaria imperialis offerings for naturalizing in the Chicago area. The plant prefers well-drained soils that are moist during late winter through early …
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Siloam June Bug daylily is gold with a dark maroon eye zone and a green throat. The flowers are miniature, measuring only 2-3/4 inches. It blooms in early mid season. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well …
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Spider Miracle daylily has yellow-green spider flowers with green throats. The huge 8½ flowers appear in mid season exhibiting an unusual spatulate form. The petals are notably wider at the ends, resembling a kitchen spatula, and they curve back and under. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a …
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DOLCE® Cinnamon Curls Alumroot is an outstanding dark orange alumroot selection introduced in 2013. Grown for its foliage, Cinnamon Curls Alumroot has dark orange, thick, highly ruffled leaves. The spring leaf color is more red-orange, later summer colors move toward dark browns and purples. At maturity Cinnamon Curls Alumroot creates a dense mound 8 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Insignificant …
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Cockspur hawthorn is a frequently planted specimen tree, easily recognized because it has a very strong horizontal growth habit.It reaches 20 to 30 feet tall and has 2- to 3-inch-long thorns. Use it in mass plantings, in hedges, or as a single specimen. White, five-petaled flowers with a musky smell are produced in abundant clusters in May. In September and October, ornamental red fruits adorn …
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Delphiniums are perennials in the buttercup family that can best be described as "stately" or "majestic," producing large spikes of showy flowers from June to September. Modern cultivars, often called candle delphiniums or larkspurs, are derived mostly from the Eurasian Delphinium elatum . 'Million Dollar Blue' has semi-double electric blue flowers that open wide, exposing the cluster of small …
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