… This plant is an echinacea which is native to eastern north America. It gets its name from the center of the flowers that look … stems with dark green leaves. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soils but is adaptable to clay and rocky soils. During the summer the plant will attract butterflies and …
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… of green leaves. The flowers are orange with faint purple streaks. The straight species is native to high mountain ranges from Turkey to northwest India, where it is subject to drought most of the year, but subject moist soil in late winter to early spring when the snow melts. Plant this cultivar in full sun, in very well-drained soil. This is a great selection if deer and rabbits are a problem because the bulbs produce a skunk-like …
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… the plant in July; the center of each flower has golden-yellow stamens. In winter, interest is provided by the picturesque gnarled branches, which are covered with colorful reddish peeling bark. This shrub's native habitat is from the Lake Michigan dunes to the prairies, making it a hardy plant tolerant of many situations. It is a nice small shrub for the home landscape. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Iris ‘ Again and Again’ is a lovely creamy yellow Tall Bearded Iris with a sweet fragrance. The standards are a pale … sit on top of 3 ft high stems are very wide with lots of ruffles. As the name implies, this is a repeat bloomer. In 2001 Again and Again was awarded Honorable Mention. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic fleur de lis which has been a symbol …
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… Dicentra cucullaria is a native American wildflower found in middle and eastern North America. It is also known as Dutchman’s Breeches. It grows 6 – 12 inches high and blooms in early spring. The … the elaiosome and discard the seeds, effectively planting more Dicentra. Dicentra cucullaria is resistant to deer and rabbits and hardy in zones 3 to 7. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… heart-shaped which turn yellow in the fall. In early spring before the leaves appear, the tree is covered with masses of violet-pink flowers that spring straight from the bare trunks and which … early season sustenance to hummingbirds and a range of other pollinators. Ace of Hearts is a dwarf redbud, designed for smaller gardens, reaching heights of only 9 to 12 feet and widths of 10-15 feet with a graceful spreading growth habit. It is a suitable understory planting if able to get a few hours of direct light during the day. …
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… nonhardy, evergreen shrub from Central America. Winter hardy in USDA zones 7 and warmer, it is used as an annual in Chicago-area gardens. Full sun in the hottest microclimates available in your garden and average soils are keys to success in the Upper Midwest. Once the plant is rooted in, you will need water only during extended droughts. It's insect and disease resistant, and is difficult to overwinter indoors because of the full sun and warm temperature requirements. …
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… the first frost, the leaves turn red which provides a nice contrast to the pink flowers. This is a tall plant that benefits from staking for support or cutting back in the summer for a shorter plant. Bonnie chrysanthemum is not dependent upon soil type or pH and is a lovely addition to any garden especially a cottage garden. Butterflies, bees, and birds are …
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… Native to the United States, Hydrangea arborescens is an upright, deciduous shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in part shade. WHITE DOME® is a vigorous cultivar growing 3–5 feet tall with strong stems and large dark green leaves. It is named for its dome-shaped inflorescences of white flowers displaying symmetrical, rounded …
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… Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata' is a deciduous shrub that grows 3 to 6 feet tall and wide. It features dark green leaves and … from May through August. Its spectacular blooms change color depending on the soil in which it is planted–blue in acidic soils and pink in alkaline soils–and are surrounded by a ring of white. Planted in moist soil in part shade, it is attractive when massed in a shrub border or used as a specimen plant. Archived Copy: This …
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