… Sand phlox is a mat-forming perennial with narrow, needle-like leaves, that grows to a height of 6 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is native to sandy, open woodlands and prairies in the Midwest and to the Ozarks. The blue to white blooms, with five deeply notched petals,attract butterflies in May and June. It is suitable in the front of a border, in a rock garden or used as a ground cover. Archived Copy: …
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… masses at the tips of the flower stems in July and August. With a clove-like fragrance, it is a strong attractant of butterflies and hummingbirds, as well as gardeners. The green leaves … a big improvement over many older varieties. Descended from native parents, this plant is not fussy to soils as long as it is relatively well-drained and planted in full- to partial-sun locations. Archived Copy: This …
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… Phlox subulata ‘White Delight’ is commonly known as a moss phlox or creeping phlox. It grows only 4 -6 inches high, forming a … blooms in mid to late spring with a showy display of white flowers. Plant it in full sun. It is resistant to deer, drought tolerant and hardy in zones 2 - 9. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some …
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… Obedient Plant is an erect, deciduous perennial best in perennial borders in moist, full-sun locations. It … and magenta pink flowers. Its flowers remain in the position in which they are placed. It is a showy plant that spreads rapidly if its moisture requirements are met. Plant it in the rear of the perennial border where it has room to spread. If it is shady, the stems will be lax. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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… This evergreen tree has a densely pyramidal growth habit. It is used for screening or as a specimen. Three cultivars of this species are recommended by the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Colorado spruce performs well in the Midwest and is valued for the blue foliage found in many cultivars. Most popular evergreen tree in the Midwest landscape. A common mistake in planting this species is placing ot too close to a house. The tree grows fairly rapidly and needs a lot of space. …
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… Prince Charming Solomon's seal is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the … IL, for its vigorous growth, compact habit, attractive foliage and profuse white blooms. It is also notable for its adaptability to a variety of light and soil conditions. Archived Copy: …
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… This is a deciduous shrub that is native to China and Japan. It can grow to 6’ in height and 9’ in width. It blooms in late … through winter. It will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and types as long as the site is well drained. It will also tolerate full sun to partial shade. Archived Copy: This …
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… The McCartney Rose™ ( Rosa 'Meizeli') is a double medium-pink, intensely fragrant, upright hybrid tea rose. Bred by Alain Meilland, it … company. This cultivar grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet, with a spread of 3 to 4 feet, and is susceptible to black spot. When well-mulched, it is hardy to USDA Zone 5. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… New Dawn rose is a repeat-blooming climbing rose that can grow 8-10 feet tall. It features fragrant, blush … to 3 inches across from late spring to frost and abundant red hips in autumn. The foliage is a glossy dark green. 'New Dawn' is resistant to the diseases that plague many roses including black spot, rust, powdery mildew, …
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… daisylike blossoms with black centers. Because this plant, which grows 5 to 6 feet tall, is bold-textured, it is best used mid-border because the leaves are low and the plant is see-through. It provides late color in the garden. A massive plant best for naturalistic …
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