… Big bluestem, ( Andropogon gerardii ) is a dominant grass of tallgrass prairies in the Midwest. It forms deep-rooted clumps and is best used for naturalizing or soil retention. When in bloom, the flowering stems reach to 6 … they turn reddish-purple. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… astilbe cultivar has rosy-purple, fluffy flowers on erect spikes above the mounded foliage. It is quite popular because it blooms late in the summer and into fall, a time when there are few … garden. Often used as an accent, this tall, late-blooming plant grows well in the shade and is also excellent at the water's edge. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… full sun and provide room for it to grow up to 6 foot tall. It does well in average soil; it is sometimes prone to aphids. This plant is sweetly fragrant in evenings and attracts a multitude of pollinators, including hummingbirds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… was selected specifically for the artistic quality of the flowers centuries ago in Japan. It is winter hardy in the Chicago area but is most often seen trained in one of the many styles of Japanese bonsai that permit the plants to be appreciated up close. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This plant is a hybrid of the Japanese flowering quince and the common flowering quince. It will tolerate a … flowers in the spring give way to fruit that ripens in the fall. The showy yellow fruit is bitter but edible and may be used in preserves. Prune lightly soon after flowering to stimulate growth. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Angel Hair false cypress is a small, mounded evergreen shrub with light green needles of a very fine texture, growing in … prefers full sun and well-drained soil. In its native habitat in Japan, Sawara false cypress is a large evergreen tree growing to between 50 and 70 feet in height. The many cultivated … colors, and textures. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It’s best used for massed plantings in borders. It is deer resistant and will tolerate drought once it is established. Pruning the plant back in the spring will encourage more growth with the … increase in flowers. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… in tones of gold, silver, purple, and green, which are attractive to birds. However, if it is in too much shade, it will not bloom. It is effective when planted in groups or as a specimen in partially shaded areas. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The log fern is native to the forests of the eastern US where it thrives in damp areas on the forest floor. … dense multi-frond clump of dark green fronds growing to about 3 feet high and 3 feet wide. It is suitable as specimen plant or as an understory in shaded areas. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous shrub that grows 3-6’ tall and wide. It features dark green leaves and large … lace cap or mophead in structure. Now available after being ignored for many years, ‘Nigra’ is an unusually large shrub that can reach 6’ tall. It features purplish black branches and pale … from May through August. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
