… conditions. Its white blooms from March through June are followed by edible purple fruit. It is a specimen and is attractive to birds. …
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… soil conditions. From May through August it has pink blooms that attract butterflies. It is a ground cover that is resistant to deer. …
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… Queen of Diamonds Culver's Root is a form of a native American perennial that grows in forests, meadows, and prairies throughout the Midwest. It is currently undergoing evaluation at the Chicago botanic Garden for suitability in local gardens. …
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… can grow up to 3 feet in height with partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in the border, a ground cover, or an understory planting, and it is resistant to deer. …
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… horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg on newsradio WBBM. Get past tips online at chicago.cbslocal.com/audio/gardening-tips/ . Lisa Hilgenberg manages the 3.8 acre Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable … Plants are shifting their bloom times to much earlier in the year for northern climates. Is it a sign of climate change? What drives bloom times of plants? Listen to story Afternoon … horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg on newsradio WBBM. Get past tips online at chicago.cbslocal.com/audio/gardening-tips/ . Lisa Hilgenberg manages the 3.8 acre Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable …
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… moist soil in a slightly shaded setting. The plant will slowly clump up over time if it is moderately satisfied with the site you have selected. It will rapidly increase clump size if it is very satisfied with the location. Unsatisfactory locations result in a swift death; this is …
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… False sunflower ( Heliopsis helianthoides ) is a native of the tallgrass prairie, and it makes a wonderful addition to a sunny perennial garden. It is fairly large and upright when grown in full sun, growing 4 feet wide and up to 6 feet tall. It … 2 to 3 inches in diameter, appearing in late summer and early fall. As with all sunflowers, it is a magnet for butterflies, honeybees, and hummingbirds. …
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… This cultivar is actually a strain of mixed cultivars that range from cherry to deep red, frequently with … grows well in moist soil and tolerates partial shade. In most winters, the evergreen foliage is damaged and can be removed as the flowers start to push up through the soil without harming the plant. This is a great selection for gardens plagued by deer and rabbits, as all parts taste bad (toxic if …
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… Mango Thrills daylily is a mango apricot blend with a green throat. The blooms are large, measuring 6 inches and appear in mid season. They have a delightful fragrance. This is a lovely addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple … 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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… Baby Joe Pye weed is a cultivar of a native plant of the eastern parts of North America. As its name suggests, Baby Joe is a diminutive form reaching only 2 feet in height and 3 feet in width. It bears lavender-rose … and not flop over. This plant requires consistent soil moisture and prefers full sun. It is an excellent plant for a border and will naturalize freely. …
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