… 'Chocoholic' bugbane is prized first and foremost for deep burgundy color of its foliage. Then, come mid-summer, that foliage becomes the dramatic backdrop for its graceful spires of white flowers. Whether in a woodland setting or at the back of shady …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… full shade, and also requires consistently moist soil. This is a wonderful native ground cover for shady wet locations and is suitable for woodland gardens, native gardens, shade gardens and any area which appears mossy. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is desired then a cane will need to be clipped. With care, this cutting can be rooted for a new plant. Good quality light is necessary to maintain bright leaf color but not necessary for plant survival. This plant is not hardy in Chicago and is generally treated as either an …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of its spring and fall beauty and its pleasing growth habit this is a wonderful specimen for a larger garden. It was bred for the harsher conditions of Minnesota hence the cultivar name of Northern Strain. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… cold tolerance. Dark star delivers. It can reach 6 feet high, with leaves up to 5 feet wide. For added drama, the deep purple of the stem is continued in the purple veins of each leaf. While … in our climate here, it can tolerate temperatures down to about 15 degrees, which is unusual for a plant of tropical origin. Just give it full to part sun, even moisture, and plenty of room …
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… and an aloe from Madagascar. The selection was made by Don Newcomer of Serra Gardens and named for its sturdy proportions. This large succulent plant is hardy only in USDA zones 9-11, it is only for indoor or summer use only in the Chicago area. …
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… Because of its foliage, this petite plant is often mistaken for a summer-blooming bleeding heart. Its gray-green foliage is deeply dissected and ferny in … seed prolifically all over the garden, in between pavers, and even in the lawn. It is perfect for a cottage garden, where you want the plant to spread and weave itself throughout the …
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… witch hazel ( Hamamelis x intermedia 'Girard's Orange'), a spreading, deciduous shrub known for flowering at the first warm spell (during a January thaw for instance) or immediately after winter ends. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and light …
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… it's also considered a useful plant. The berries are edible, and a tea is made from the leaves for medicinal purposes. It needs full sun to partial shade and low to moderate moisture … a tropical, in most parts of the country we'll have to grow it in containers we can bring in for the winter. …
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… are ruffled at the edges. The flowers, which appear in mid-season, measure 6” and remain open for 16 hours or more. It may re-bloom. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. … stalks on each plant. 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. 'Jolyene …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
