… Overdam feather reed grass is a clump-forming ornamental grass that grows to a maximum height of 3 feet. It requires full … pink and green blooms that give way to brown and tan fruit that attracts birds. The plant is used as a specimen or in a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… of Hummelo alpine betony ( Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo') throughout the summer. This cultivar is a butterfly magnet whose flowers are also noted for long vase life indoors. This is a reliable perennial in the Chicago area if planted in locations that don't stay waterlogged in winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… are produced in summer above narrow light green leaves featuring a white midrib. Fall color is reddish. Tolerant of heavier wet soils, this is a hardy perennial adapted to most Chicago are garden soils. Don't let dry out during periods … and other herbivores. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… in May in a dazzling display that can last for weeks. This easy-to-care-for hardy shrub is forgiving of poor soils, which endears it to Chicago area gardeners. Free of insect and diseases, its one drawback is the musty socks smell of the flowers. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This imposing plant grows up to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide and is best for a large garden. Use it as a specimen plant or in a naturalistic garden. Resembling … pink flowers are arranged in a 6- to 9-inch panicle bloom in midsummer. Queen-of-the-prairie is a showstopper in the garden; a royal beauty! Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Royo red cedar ( Juniperus virginiana 'Royo') is a low-growing, spreading plant featuring silvery foliage in fall and winter accented with pale … and well-drained soils and provide room for it to spread. Bagworms can be problematic if it is planted in large masses, or under the illumination of night lights. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This is a semi-evergreen, upright plant that can grow up to 4 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet . … or curled. It needs to be in wet or consistently moist soil in full to partial shade. It is an excellent choice for naturalizing in a woodland garden or a formal shade garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… mound 6 to 8 feet tall featuring gracefully drooping finely textured branches. The foliage is gray-green accented by white on the inside. It is easily grown in average to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Use … accent to the garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Shavalski’s goldenray is a clumping perennial that grows to a maximum height of 6 feet. It requires partial to full … showy yellow flowers that contrast with the deeply lobed foliage and dark stems. The plant is most useful in the back of a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This Chinese lily is vigorous and easy to grow in neutral soil in partial shade, which accounts for its popularity. … deep-orange flowers, spotted in black with red anthers, about 2 to 3 inches in size. It is a real show-off flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
