… Lepechinia hastata , known as pakaha in its native Hawaii, resembles salvias in many respects, with its spikes of deep magenta flowers from August through October. A nonhardy perennial, this plant will still reach up to 4 feet in height with a flower spike of an additional foot. Its exotic-looking, large leaves are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of about three feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. Starting in July, fountains of airy, bristly, bottlebrush-type flowers appear, in shades of white, pink or reddish-brown. Native to eastern Asia and Australia, the species is marginally hardy in Illinois, but can become invasive in warmer areas. Fountain grass turns yellow in the fall, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is a perennial plant that is native to the north-eastern parts of the US where it grows in locations that are consistently moist and light. It bears bright purple one-inch flowers in late summer to mid-fall providing a pop of color in the late season and has long lance-shaped leaves. In trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden this …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is a perennial plant that is native to the north-eastern parts of the US where it grows in locations that are consistently moist and bright. It bears deep purple one-inch flowers in late summer to mid-fall providing a pop of color in the late season and has long lance-shaped leaves. In trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden this …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Solidago flexicaulis , zigzag goldenrod, is one of the few goldenrods to actually thrive in partially shaded conditions in rich woodland soils. This distinctive species produces flowers on a upright spike (in contrast to most other species that produce flattened or rounded inflorescence). The common …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Although this brilliantly colored bird nests regularly in the restored woodland, it is most often seen on migration early in spring and late in the fall. …
Type: Birding
… Italian bugloss is a clump-forming perennial that produces showy blue flowers in May and June. It grows to a height of 5 feet in full sun and moderate moisture and sharp drainage. Plants may be cut back severely if the foliage starts to brown during the summer. The plant is mostly used in a border, as specimens, or in small groups. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Exotically striped leaves in alternating dark and light green are the primary ornamental feature however lavender to purple flowers in cone like structures hidden under the foliage in winter are attractive, if they can be spotted. This plant requires high humidity and moisture …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Georgia Bush Honeysuckle is native to the Appalachians and is endangered in its native habitat. The lemon yellow flowers are produced in mid-summer and attract hummingbirds and bees. The leaves are toothed and grow in pairs. It has a rounded habit and can grow to 5’ in height. The plant tolerates a wide range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a semi-evergreen, upright plant that can grow up to 4 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet . The edges of the fronds are undulated or curled. It needs to be in wet or consistently moist soil in full to partial shade. It is an excellent choice for naturalizing in a woodland garden or a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
