February 18, 2015
This easy to grow shrub makes a great choice for groupings, foundation plantings and native plant areas. In early Spring, it will bloom with fragrant ivory, small, bottlebrush flowers that emerge just before the foliage. Once fall arrives, this shrub produces a vibrant display of autumn colors.
We have had hydrangea fever for some time now! What is not to love about these vigorous growing, heavy blooming garden plants?
Chicagoland green boxwood was introduced in 1994. Chicagoland grows as a hardy, dense growing hybrid of boxwood. A broadleaf evergreen with foliage typical of most deciduous plants, boxwood retains its leaves year-round, which are dark green, small and curved.
A female cultivar of the red maple, the October glory maple is a medium sized deciduous tree with glossy green leaves containing three main triangular lobes.
September charm anemone is a delightfully late-blooming perennial that complements a perennial border.