… This pretty plant is an Eveline veronica. Veronica is named for St Veronica who comforted Jesus on his path to Calvary. Eveline veronica has … moist soils during the growing period but cannot tolerate wet soils during dormancy. It is unattractive to both deer and rabbits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… This pretty plant is a Pink Marshmallow veronica. Veronica is named for St Veronica who comforted Jesus on his path to Calvary. Pink Marshmallow veronica … moist soils during the growing period but cannot tolerate wet soils during dormancy. It is unattractive to both deer and rabbits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… This creeping plant is a Waterperry Blue veronica. Veronica is named for St Veronica who comforted Jesus on his path to Calvary. Waterperry Blue veronica has … moist soils during the growing period but cannot tolerate wet soils during dormancy. It is unattractive to both deer and rabbits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… October. Similar to butterfly bush ( Buddleja davidii ) in the Chicago area, chaste tree is considered a dieback shrub. During winter, stems die to the ground, but the roots survive and produce new growth the following spring. Chaste tree is butterfly-friendly, with fragrant blue spikes against greyish-green leaves, and it is best planted in spring, in full sun and well-drained soil. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… Manchurian pipevine is native to the mixed forests of Manchuria and Korea. It is a woody vine that can grow to over 15 feet high and about six feet wide, and in warmer climates it is deciduous. The name refers to the large Dutch pipe-shaped flowers that are yellow or green …
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… This corm is marginally hardy in the Chicago area. It can reach a height of 24 inches with an 18-inch … spread. It blooms in mid to late summer with arching stems of bright yellow flowers. It is not fussy about soil type or conditions as long as it is well drained. It should be planted in full sun. …
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… Native to Texas and Northern Mexico, ‘Furman’s Red’ is a shrubby perennial sage that reaches 2 – 3 feet in height. It is fast growing, producing brilliant magenta-red tubular flowers from May through August. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, is deer resistant, and attracts birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds. For a stunning display, …
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… Creeping buttercup is a diminutive Eurasian perennial capable of covering large areas. The foliage of 'Buttered Popcorn' is yellow-green with blotches of frosty pale green. It produces small yellow flowers in mid-spring. Its best use is as a filler in semi-shady areas between other perennials. It needs to be contained or it will …
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… New! Celebrate the flavors of summer and create a delicious dessert that is easy to customize and guaranteed to delight. Cobbler is the perfect way to use your bounty of summer fruits. Whether it's blueberry, strawberry, peach, or cherry, this dessert is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Karianne Soulsby, executive pastry chef, The Gwen Hotel ITW …
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… about 30 feet. From July to October it produces orange and red blooms that attract birds. It is a ground cover and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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