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  • … to purple. It is hardy in zones 4-9. This is a hybrid of a hardy hibiscus native to eastern and central United States. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … flowers in mid summer to fall. This is a shrub or small tree that grows 8 -10 feet high and is hardy in zones 5 – 9. Hibiscus syriacus 'Rosi' is sold commercially as FULL BLAST. The … make marshmallow confections. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … mop-head type hydrangea. Root hardy in the Chicago area, this hydrangea prefers partial shade and well-drained—yet consistently moist—soil. This cultivar is one of the new introductions bred … the ground during the winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … Heatherbun is a dwarf, rounded cultivar that grows 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Its name derives from its medium-green foliage that turns an attractive … be enjoyed during the winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … Like other cacti, this plant requires high light intensity, low humidity, warm temperatures, and exceptionally well-drained potting medium that is infrequently watered. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … It blooms in late summer/early fall with purple flowers. Its roots need to be kept cool and evenly moist while the top of the plant needs full sun or partial shade. It prefers evenly … early spring to manage growth. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … Watercolor is a fresh, beautiful way to express a sunset or the reflection of trees and clouds on a pond. You will learn to make expressive marks, mix colors, and apply water mindfully to achieve the sparkling, sensitive effects watercolor offers. …
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  • … fall. A pollinator magnet throughout the season with compounds in the leaves that deter deer and rabbits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … With white to pink pea-like flowers, the Illinois tick trefoil grows to a height of 3 to 6 feet and thrives in dry to moderate soil types. The oblong seed pods are densely covered with hooked … called rhizobia on their roots. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … family as dayflowers ( Tradescantia ), not ginger. The vivid blue flowers gracefully arch out and then down from the terminal flower spikes, lending an elegant aspect to the plant. This is a … flowers add a dramatic flare. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant