… stems make this plant a beautiful textural addition to the perennial garden, even when it is not blooming. However, in late summer, tall, sturdy stems arise from the foliage with huge … flowers. With its dramatic flower spikes, bigleaf goldenray Desdemona makes a bold accent, is an excellent pond-side plant, and is a bold, textural plant for shade. …
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… yellow anthers. The five petals bend backwards in a reflexed position and do not overlap. This is a tropical shrub that grows 7 – 9 feet high and is hardy in zones 9- 10. It was bred from an hibiscus that originated in China and is now believed to be extinct in the wild. The name “rosa-sinensis” means "rose of China." …
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… Iris 'Violet Beauty' is a dwarf iris that stands only 4 inches high and blooms in late winter or very early spring … a mild fragrance. The flowers are deep purple-violet. In the center of the purple falls there is a narrow, bright yellow line with white spots on the side. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic Fleur de Lys, which has been a …
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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. …
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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. …
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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. …
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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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… 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. …
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… This plant prefers full sun and moist soil, and when provided with these conditions, it is insect- and disease-resistant. Bees and migrating butterflies swarm the flowers to obtain the … nutrient-rich nectar, while a number of small birds enjoy feasting upon the seeds. Goldenrod is deer resistant and is not responsible for triggering allergies. …
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