… Serena™white summer snapdragon ( Angelonia angustifolia 'PAS394032') is the first of the summer snapdragons that comes true from seed; all others are propagated by … when temperatures are warm, and use only moderate irrigation and fertilization. This cultivar is insect and disease resistant. …
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… blue-and-white flowers open above the fern-like foliage in spring on this Colorado native. It is a short-lived perennial in nature and in cultivation, so gardeners should allow the seeds to … Plant this perennial in full sun, and moderately moist and fertile soils. This species is prone to diseases in hot and humid summers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Scotch broom ( Cytisus scoparius ) is a shrub that is covered with golden flowers in early spring. The green stems are prominent with small, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… at maturity to create an anemone form Dahlia 'Wannabee'. A 2004 introduction, 'Wannabee' is a striking addition to a container or bedding location. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago … region, and must be lifted and stored over winter. Plant in spring, when danger of frost is past. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Heuchera sanguinea 'Mt. St. Helens' is a lovely coral bells with bright red flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. … increases to 18 inches. It prefers sun to partial shade and will attract bees, birds and is resistant to deer. Suitable for containers, perennial borders and as a groundcover in partial …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… KEEPER® honey locust tree has a more upright columnar form than the usual spreading form that is planted as a shade tree in homes and parks. It has fine-textured dark green foliage that turns … to about 45 feet in height and about 20 feet in width and because of its tight growth habit it is a suitable street tree. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Kyushu panicle hydrangea is an upright shrub that grows to a maximum height of 8 feet. It requires full sun or partial … flowers are interspersed with larger sterile flowers that are held on long stalks. The plant is useful in a border, blooming long after most shrubs are done. …
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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. …
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… Sulphureum Bishop's Cap is an attractive groundcover with delicate heart-shaped leaves that turn green/green-shaded after … appear in mid to late spring. Does well in light to deep shade, in moist well drained soil. It is ideal under a tree canopy competing with tree roots.. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… appeal. This non-hardy shrub can get large in warmer climates, but in the Chicago area, that is unlikely. It attracts pollinators to the garden and is relatively pest free. Sunny to partially shaded locations are preferred with soils that stay …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
