… Durand clematis is a smaller-flowered, non-twining, deciduous vine that spreads 3 to 6 feet. It is known for its long-lasting, stunning blooms. From July to September it features 4-inch … and prune it to the ground in early spring. While it can be trained to climb on a support, it is most effective when used as a scrambler rather than a climber. Grow it through large shrubs, …
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… RED ROVER™ dogwood is a shrub that has purple leaves during the summer which turn bright red in the fall. RED ROVER™ is a rounded shrub that grows to about 4-5 high and 4-5 feet wide. In the summer it bears white … fruit for birds in the fall. Like many dogwoods, RED ROVER™ tolerates damp conditions and is useful as a screen or hedge, a specimen or for a rain garden. …
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… Pampas grass is one of the most beautiful and imposing grasses of the plains of South America. Giant clumps of … that can reach 12 feet in height. Ivory Feathers® pampas grass ( Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila') is a dwarf selection that will produce clumps 5 feet tall, with feathery ivory flower spikes to 8 feet tall. It is not winter hardy in the Chicago area. In warmer climates such as California, Hawaii, and New …
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… Native to Japan, ‘Mops’ is a semi-dwarf shrubby conifer that reaches 4 – 5 feet high and 4 – 5 feet wide. The dramatic foliage is bright yellow green with a feathery, almost stringy appearance. The glowing foliage holds its … cultivars. The slightly weeping branches give the plant a shaggy, mophead form. This plant is easy to grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best …
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… The Atlas Mountain palm is a native of north Africa where it grows in the Atlas mountains of Morocco and Algeria to … fan-shaped frond that have a waxy coating lending the leaves a grayish tone. This tree is rounded when young but can eventually reach a height and width of 10 to 15 feet. This tree requires very sunny conditions and dryish well-drained soils. It is not hardy in Chicago, but can be grown in a container in a warm sunny location. …
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… ) has an upright habit and grows 2 to 3 feet in height. Native to our Illinois prairie, it is an outstanding addition to a sunny perennial or naturalistic garden. This late-summer bloomer … flowers, drought tolerance, and vigorous growth. It reseeds to produce new plants but is not weedy. The blooms are among the most vivid and beautiful of all of our native wildflowers. … cone has distinctive, neatly arranged prickly spines that enhance the flower's appearance. It is a perfect prairie garden plant. …
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… Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Marblestar' is a large bracted poinsettia, featuring pink-and-white bracts (flowers). This cultivar of … pink bracts edged in cream. The ultimate size of the plant depends on the size of pot it is grown in and the growth regulators applied to control height and pinching to encourage … or cold drafts. In the wild in Mexico, this species can reach 12' in height but rarely is as bushy or well branched as greenhouse grown plants. …
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… Fothergilla gardenii 'Klmtwo' Beaver Creek™ is a very compact and uniform form of dwarf fothergilla selected by Klehm Nursery, not far from … with consistently moist soils that are slightly on the acidic side of the pH range. It is tolerant of full sun to a half day of shade. This dwarf fothergilla is slow-growing but well worth the wait. …
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… the season have a delightful fragrance and attract butterflies. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. Miss Amelia is a prolific bloomer and may rebloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… flowers with green throats in mid season. The large 6-inch flowers sit atop the foliage, which is only 16 inches tall. Pink Lavender Appeal is an unusually large flower for such short foliage. Although each flower lasts only one day, … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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