… Birthwort is is an upright perennial that grows to a maximum height of 3 feet. It requires full sun or partial … found to be highly toxic. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… look, quite distinct from other hibiscus. At maturity the plant stands 4-5 feet tall. It is hardy in zone 4 -9 and is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Geum ‘Gimlet’ is a member of the Cocktails™ series bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. … The flowers are 1 ¼ inches across and face upward. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4- 8. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Geum rivale ‘Leonard’s Variety’ is also known as Water Avens. It grows 18 inches high and blooms from mid May to mid June with … above a clump of lobed basal leaves 10 inches high. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 3 to 7. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Rosa 'John Davis' is a shrub rose with an upright climbing habit and glossy, dark green, disease-resistant leaves. It is a remontant (rebloomer) with double, light pink petals with dark bases. The lightly fragrant … climber in the landscape. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… on this cultivar with disease resistant foliage. The parental source for yellow flowered roses is unfortunately very disease prone so to find disease resistance is a boon for gardeners everywhere. Excellent in the garden and the long sturdy stems encourage … indoor enjoyment as well. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… June and extending throughout much of the remaining growing season. A native of Japan, this is the catnip if other species have not tolerated your typically heavy Chicago area soils. Insect and disease resistant it is a great pollinator attractant in the garden. Full sun provides for the best bloom. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This plant is a native of Tibet, Bhutan and China where is loved for its beautiful spring blossoms. These tree peonies are a selection of pink flowering … moist, well-drained soil. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Salvia × sylvestris 'Blauhügel' is a cultivar developed in Germany and sold in the United States under the translated name of … Deadheading will be rewarded with a second flush of flowers later in the summer. This cultivar is deer and rabbit resistant but attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Native to Yugoslavia, the Serbian spruce is a handsome, narrow pyramidal evergreen reaching a mature height of 50' to 60' with a spread of only 20'. It can be used as a screen or specimen plant. The foliage is a dark glossy green with white upper sides, giving this tree a very striking appearance. This … spruce for the Midwest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant