… Crested and twisted dark orange inflorescences (groups of flowers) grow in size throughout the growing season on this sun-loving annual. Plant in full sun in well-drained locations towards the front of the flower bed so that you and guests can lean …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub produces masses of terminal and auxilliary flower clusters from mid-summer up to frost in the Chicago region. Plant this shrub in full sun and provide room for it to grow up to 6 foot tall. It does well in average soil; it is sometimes prone to aphids. This plant is sweetly fragrant in evenings and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… white flowers adorn the classically trained stems of the Zoge flowering quince bonsai specimen in early spring. This cultivar was selected specifically for the artistic quality of the flowers centuries ago in Japan. It is winter hardy in the Chicago area but is most often seen trained in one of the many styles of Japanese bonsai …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Starry white flowers are produced atop stems to 16" height in early spring before the leaves emerge. This rare Korean native is hardy to USDA zone 4 and prefers moist soils and cool summer temperatures. Grow in full sun in cool northern gardens or partial shade in warmer climates. The genus name, Mukdenia, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… orange to red, slightly frilly cup on this large cup narcissus that naturalizes well. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile soils in among perennials, trees and shrubs that will keep the soils during the dormant period in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… rabbits, etc. Lemon-yellow newly opened flowers mature to pink with a yellow throat. Plant in full sun in the hottest location in your garden for the best flower displays. Shrugs off heat, high humidity, and drought. Pest …
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… has a more upright columnar form than the usual spreading form that is planted as a shade tree in homes and parks. It has fine-textured dark green foliage that turns yellow in the fall. STREET KEEPER® grows to about 45 feet in height and about 20 feet in width and because of its tight growth habit it is a suitable …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plants feature lime green foliage and, during late summer, morning glory style flowers in white with a purple eye. Plant in well drained moisture retentive soils in full sun for best foliage color and growth. Dig tubers in fall after first frost has knocked …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Canada and the United States, produces intensely clove-scented flowers all along the branches in spring. Female plants produce black fruit in late summer followed by yellowish fall color. Plant in any reasonably well-drained soil in full to partial sun and provide room for the plant to …
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… was hybridized by noted Rhododendron breeder, Dr. David Leach. An evergreen shrub to 5 feet in height by 8 feet in width, it is perfectly hardy in the Chicago area, but needs moisture-retentive acidic soils in order to grow properly, and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
