… For those who cherish their time in the garden, the thought of puttering in front of a windowsill brings little comfort. There is a new group of houseplants, however, that can lead double lives — in the winter they're indoor plants, and in summer they become seasonal bedding plants. They're …
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… Deep rose-pink, flattened flower heads appear above the ferny green foliage in July and extend into August. This plant thrives in full sun and in well-drained soils and is a pollinator magnet. Easy to grow once established, it's free of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… inches tall, with star-shaped bloom that begin white and take on pink hues as they age. Plant in full sun, en masse in beds, or in containers. Attracts bees and other pollinators. Excellent cut or dried. …
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… This hybrid lily is marginally hardy in the Chicagoland area. It can reach a height of 2’ with a spread of 4’. It blooms in late summer/early fall with a cluster of fragrant pink, trumpet-shaped flowers. It prefers average, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pure white flowers in late spring to early summer smother the green and white variegated foliage on this low growing (2 feet) spreading deciduous shrub. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile moist soils and water as needed to maintain soil moisture throughout …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… symmetrical dense branching habit that creates a teardrop shaped form if left un-pruned. Plant in full to partial sunny locations in moderately rich, moist soils and avoid root disturbance. The smooth gray bark adds ornamental interest in winter. …
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… Harvest Gold’ is another Ozark witch hazel known for its fragrant orange blooms in early spring and for its spectacular golden foliage in the fall. It is hardy in zones 4-8 and grows to a height of 6’ over time with full sun to partial shade. …
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… flower clusters top off the bluish-green, thistle-like foliage on this perennial to 4 feet in height and 1.5 feet in width. This plant thrives in full sun, dry soil, and the heat of midsummer. The prickly foliage deters deer and rabbits. …
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… Traditionally shaped bracts in creamy white is a classic for the holiday season on this cultivar with thinner stems, which is ideal for smaller containers or in hanging baskets. This poinsettia is noted for having prominent yellow Cyathea (real flowers) in the center of the bracts. …
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… This native of northwestern Mexico is columnar in growth habit reaching 50 feet in height with side arms expanding the width of the plant to 4 feet. The white flowers open in early evening to enable bats to pollinate the flowers while sipping the nectar. …
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