… on tree peonies appear 1-2 weeks before those of the herbaceous peonies. ‘Murad of Hersey Bar’ is a tree peony with large single dark maroon flowers with yellow center stamens and strong medium-green stems and foliage. An early bloomer, it is often the first tree peony to bloom. Tree peonies often need to settle in one to two years … on herbaceous stems. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Beetles find the pollen tasty, while a number of bee species prefer the nectar. This genus is a member of the aster family, but it lacks the colorful ray flowers that make sunflowers and asters so distinctive. The genus name is based upon the ancient Greek parthenos (virgin), referring to the production of seeds by only … in the plant community. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… dots. The flowers are fragrant and measure 3-6“ on stems that stand 6 to 8 feet tall. After it is established it will produce multiple stems with a mass of blooms in late July and early August. Miss Feya is an Orienpet hybrid, a cross between an Oriental lily and a Trumpet lily which combines the … and open after cutting. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Rosa 'Medallion' is a member of the group of roses known as hybrid teas. It features lightly fragrant, … apricot-colored flowers throughout the growing season, and like other members of this class, is susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot, and winter kill in the Chicago area. Select a planting site in full sun with good air movement (not up against a house or group of shrubs), and …
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… The golden white willow is named 'Aurea' for its stunning golden yellow leaves when grown in full sun. It is noticeably slower to grow, more modest in stature and more challenging to root from a cutting … more than 8,000 willows. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Mottled Willow ‘Hakuro Nashiki’ is a weeping shrub that grows to a maximum height of 20 feet. It requires partial to full sun and moist water conditions. In the spring it produces pink flowers. The plant is resistant to deer and mostly used as a specimen. Members of the genus Salix are commonly known … more than 8,000 willows. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Dwarf Basket Willow ‘Nana’ is a rounded shrub that grows to a maximum height of 5 feet. It requires full sun and medium to … In April and May it produces showy white flowers that attract butterflies. The plant is resistant to deer and can be used in a hedge. Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as … more than 8,000 willows. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… the berries are. That's when 'Fairchild' came on the scene. Hardy kiwi vine 'Fairchild' is female, and that's important if you want to grow it for the fruit as well as the flowers, … with deliciously sweet, smooth-skinned fruit about the size of a large grape. 'Fairchild' is hardy to -35, so you can be confident Chicago winters won't faze it. And it's happy in full …
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… Roundleaf serviceberry is native to the mountains of southern and central Europe. It takes its name from its roundish leaves and is noted for somewhat larger flowers than the genus. In other respects, it displays the four … and over 450 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Did you know you can grow kiwis right in your own back yard? The fruit of 'Weiki' kiwi vine is a cousin of the familiar grocery store kiwis. The berries have the same sweet-and-citrus … also healthy. Kiwi berries are denser in nutrients like vitamin C than fuzzy kiwis. 'Weiki' is a German cultivar that's hardy down to -35, and very vigorous. You can get both male and … or dig at the roots. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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