… Named after an American physician, Culver’s root is a native American perennial that grows in forests, meadows, and prairies throughout the Midwest. Lavendelturm grows to about 5 feet … strong, upright stems. Smaller, branching lateral spikes create a candelabra-like effect when in full bloom. Easy to grow, it prefers moderate to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in the perennial bed, it is attractive to butterflies. In an …
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… Named after an American physician, Culver’s root is a native American perennial that grows in forests, meadows, and prairies throughout the Midwest. Pink Glow grows to about 4 feet tall … strong, upright stems. Smaller, branching lateral spikes create a candelabra-like effect when in full bloom. Easy to grow, it prefers moderate to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in the perennial bed, it is attractive to butterflies. In an …
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… a white eye on these amazingly hardy annuals. Like other violas and pansies, they flower best in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. However, unlike most cultivars, Marina, if planted in early fall will survive most Chicago winters and burst into flower in early spring with many more blooms than if it were planted directly from a greenhouse. …
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… Zinnia Clear lemon yellow single daisy shaped flowers cover the mounded green foliage starting in late June and extending into mid-September. This cultivar is stout stemmed and well branched making for a sturdy plant less prone to breakage in large containers and flower beds. A delight in the world of pollinators, it attracts a wide range of species throughout it's long period of …
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… Arkansas amsonia is native to Arkansas and Oklahoma and was identified and named in the wild in 1942 by Leslie Hubricht. Its fine, soft texture and threadlike foliage has helped win its place in cultivation. It is perhaps best known for its golden and persistent fall color that appears to …
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… The cranberry cotoneaster gets its common name from the abundant red fruit it bears in the fall, which resemble cranberries. It is a low, wide-spreading shrub with a stiff branching pattern. Young shoots grow in a herringbone pattern from older wood and form a dense, impenetrable tangle. Flowers are small … to June. They are attractive but not overwhelming. The glossy green foliage turns purple-red in the late summer and fall. There are more than 400 examples of the cranberry cotoneaster in the …
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… and birds, and even bison. Bad Hair Day switch grass is an upright grass of about 6 feet in height and 7 feet in width. The most notable feature is the upright stems, topped by the heavy pendulous panicles appearing in summer that are responsive to even light breezes and give rise to its name. Spring foliage is …
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… This small flowering tree reaches 15' to 20' in height and is often multistemmed. Site it in a prominent place so that everyone can enjoy it. The fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear in late May or early June and grow in panicles 3" to 6" in length. It also has beautiful …
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… to the home gardener within the Spiraea genus. They all have a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage coloration ranging from green to … or purple. These versatile shrubs bloom on new wood and may benefit from rejuvenation pruning in March prior to the emergence of new growth. Most offer a secondary bloom after the initial …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to the home gardener within the Spiraea genus. They all have a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage coloration ranging from green to … or purple. These versatile shrubs bloom on new wood and may benefit from rejuvenation pruning in March prior to the emergence of new growth. Most offer a secondary bloom after the initial …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
