… This is the product of a crossing of the Korean Maple and Japanese Maple. It grows upright to a height of 20 feet and then starts to spread outward to 24 feet. Its foliage is a rich green which turns to bright orange-red and …
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… This clumping perennial grows to a height of about 1 foot with partial shade to full shade and dry to medium moisture conditions. In May and June it produces showy, coppery, orange-red and yellow blooms. This is a ground cover or an understory and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… This perennial grows to a height of 3 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has yellow blooms that attract butterflies in May and June. It belongs in a border or a ground cover and is resistant to deer. It is also attractive to birds. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
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… Clematis ‘Madame Julia Correvon’ is clothed in claret-red flowers with contrasting cream stamens from ground level up to 13 feet in height. The stems die back each winter to 1 to 2 feet above soil level in the Chicago area. It thrives in sunny locations with moist, …
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… Climbing hydrangea is a clinging ornamental perennial vine that can reach 60 to 80 feet tall. Root-like, hold-fast structures facilitate its ability to climb and cling to almost any surface. It requires a sturdy structure and will cover trees, …
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… Native from Europe to central Asia, devil’s bit is a perennial that grows to 3 feet tall and blooms in late August to October. It is a native of meadows, marshes, and damp …
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… Beautiful five-to-nine-lobed leaves emerge early. The plant grows 3 feet in height with a 5 foot spread in 10 … flowers. The samaras, or winged fruits, mature in fall and turn a rich red. Fall color is outstanding, ranging from yellow to red to purple. This lovely small tree, native to the Far East, can be grown only in very …
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… Wild bergamot is a member of the mint family that is native to a wide range of North America. It thrives in sunny locations with moderate to dryish soils and with little or no cultivation or attention. Wild bergamot has minty scented …
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… This clump-forming evergreen perennial grows to a height of 3 feet in full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border or a ground cover and is attractive to birds. …
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