… In late summer and fall, the flat-topped light pink to white flower heads of stardust showy sedum ( Hylotelephium spectabile 'Stardust') are a great … that dries out periodically, and avoid excess fertilization that would encourage the stems to get too tall and flop over. Tolerant of droughts once the root system is well-established, …
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… Sweetly scented dark blue flowers on dark colored stems arise on 5 to 15 flowering stems per bulb on this multi-flowering hyacinth. Reminiscent of old Roman style … full sun in moderately fertile well-drained soils and allow to dry thoroughly during dormancy for the best return flowering. Locations near windows, doors, or paths will allow the sweet fragrance to …
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… in swampy sites and stream margins in the eastern United States. Jim Dandy is a slow grower to about 6 feet high and 8 feet wide. It is the male cultivar for the female Berry Heavy and Berry Nice cultivars and must be planted within 50 feet of those plants for effective pollination. Prune in spring for shape. While best suited to moist sites with morning sun and afternoon shade, it grows well in moderate soils …
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… mountain ash ( Sorbus alnifolia ) has a broad, rounded shape, and can attain heights of 35 to 50 feet. This tree is a great specimen plant for the home landscape. A member of the rose family, this small, flowering tree displays clusters … handsome red fruit and great color in fall, and nice gray bark for winter interest. It's the best mountain ash for Illinois. …
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… C than fuzzy kiwis. This particular variety comes from Italy. It's vigorous and hardy down to -35, And it's happy in full sun or part shade, though you'll get a better crop in full sun. You will need a male kiwi vine for pollination. And plan on frequent pruning and strong support...the vines are large and …
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… It has medium green leaves edged in white as well as red stems in winter. In early May to June it produces flat clusters of insignificant yellow-white flowers which give way to whitish fruit. To maintain the red stems, the oldest stems should be removed each year. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range …
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… Golden Prairie Fire dogwood is a cultivar of Cornus alba , a multi-stem shrub which is native to Asia. The foliage emerges golden and fades to soft yellow as the season progresses, then turns orange-red in the fall. Creamy white flowers in spring give way to white berries that ripen in midsummer. The stems are a brilliant orange red throughout … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range …
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… and disease resistant it is a great pollinator attractant in the garden. Full sun provides for the best bloom. …
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… Designated Perennial Plant of the Year for 1999, Goldsturm black-eyed Susan is an immensely popular staple of the perennial border. … flowers surrounding a black cone atop stiff stems with dark green foliage. Plants flower best in full sun and moist soil and attract birds and butterflies. …
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… Plant this poppy in full sun, and in moist but well-drained soils on slightly mounded soils for best repeat performance. The hairs on the leaves, combined with chemicals, in the milky sap deter …
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