… October. Similar to butterfly bush ( Buddleja davidii ) in the Chicago area, chaste tree is considered a dieback shrub. During winter, stems die to the ground, but the roots survive and produce new growth the following spring. Chaste tree is butterfly-friendly, with fragrant blue spikes against greyish-green leaves, and it is best planted in spring, in full sun and well-drained soil. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… This cultivar is resistant to unsightly leaf spot. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Manchurian pipevine is native to the mixed forests of Manchuria and Korea. It is a woody vine that can grow to over 15 feet high and about six feet wide, and in warmer climates it is deciduous. The name refers to the large Dutch pipe-shaped flowers that are yellow or green …
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… This corm is marginally hardy in the Chicago area. It can reach a height of 24 inches with an 18-inch … spread. It blooms in mid to late summer with arching stems of bright yellow flowers. It is not fussy about soil type or conditions as long as it is well drained. It should be planted in full sun. …
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… Native to Texas and Northern Mexico, ‘Furman’s Red’ is a shrubby perennial sage that reaches 2 – 3 feet in height. It is fast growing, producing brilliant magenta-red tubular flowers from May through August. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, is deer resistant, and attracts birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds. For a stunning display, …
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… Creeping buttercup is a diminutive Eurasian perennial capable of covering large areas. The foliage of 'Buttered Popcorn' is yellow-green with blotches of frosty pale green. It produces small yellow flowers in mid-spring. Its best use is as a filler in semi-shady areas between other perennials. It needs to be contained or it will …
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… blooms from January to April with insignificant flowers, but it does attract butterflies. It is a specimen ground cover and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has showy violet blooms in May and June and is resistant to deer. It is a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… False goatsbeard is a refined, fine-textured perennial that produces airy plumes of tiny flowers in nid-summer. They prefer partial shade and even moisture. "Rose-pink" is not a true cultivar name, but a description of the color of this planting, which arrived un-labeled. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… about 30 feet. From July to October it produces orange and red blooms that attract birds. It is a ground cover and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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