… with red throats. It grows to 6 -8 feet tall and blooms from mid summer to September. It is hardy in zones 5 – 9. When the species was named syriacus, it was thought to have originated in Syria, but it is actually native to China and India. Hibiscus syriacus 'Flogi' may be sold …
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… with red throats. It grows to 8 -12 feet tall and blooms from mid summer to early fall. It is hardy in zones 5 – 9. When the species was named syriacus, it was thought to have originated in Syria, but it is actually native to China and India. Hibiscus syriacus 'Floru' may be sold …
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… Rose features tall spikes of deep rose-pink flowers from late June to September. This lobelia is a hybrid between cardinal flower ( Lobelia cardinalis ) and great blue lobelia ( Lobelia siphilitica ). This cross sometimes occurs naturally in the Chicago area. The showy cultivars are not reliably hardy in Chicago-area gardens but are excellent selections for summer annual displays. It is deer and …
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… rose from June to frost, with an especially strong flush of flowers just before frost. This is a sport of the popular shrub polyantha rose 'The Fairy' and shares its vigor and disease … resistance.The bright glossy green foliage is scaled with the flower size. Plant this rose in full sun and in fertile soils, and water during dry spells. …
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… Pasqueflower is great for rock gardens. In late March or early April, large, six-petaled flowers are produced … a soft purple with a showy center of yellow stamens. Plumed seed heads have ornamental value in the summer garden. This plant forms a basal rosette of leaves that are extremely hairy when …
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… Pasque flower is great for rock gardens. In late March or early April, large, six-petaled flowers are produced … they are white with a showy center of yellow stamens. Plumed seedheads have ornamental value in the summer garden. This plant forms a basal rosette of leaves that are extremely hairy when …
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… strain produces seedlings that will flower anywhere from lavender blue to white and thrives in full sun. A North American native, this species is a great choice for locations that experience hot humid summers. It dislikes heavy, wet winter soils, so planting on a slight mound in the garden is recommended. A pollinator magnet for both birds and insects. The basal foliage …
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… wide) that blooms with fine-petaled raspberry-pink flowers from late summer into fall. It is tolerant of wet conditions and is mildew resistant. Pinch back until 4th of July. This will produce denser and more compact plants. It can be divided every 2-3 years in spring. It prefers full sun in average, well-drained soil. …
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… Pyramidal American arborvitae is a fast-growing, narrow pyramidal evergreen with bright green, soft-textured foliage that changes to a yellowish brown in the winter. It grows 12 to 25 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide, making it an ideal hedge or … The foliage is susceptible to winter burn and the plant requires regular watering, especially in the heat of the summer. It can be easily pruned to maintain a neat appearance. …
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… Q. What is the best way to care for clematis? A. It is important to plant clematis in a location where the top of the plant will receive full sun and …
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