… This clump-forming perennial produces showy blue flowers that attract butterflies in May and June. It reaches a height of 2 feet under full sun and in dry-to-medium moisture conditions. This native of the mountains of southern Europe makes an … ideal component for a mixed border. Mountain bluet is free of debilitating pests and diseases in the Chicago region. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… this cultivar is well-adapted to Chicago's climate and soil. It flowers best when planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. Protect the young plants from rabbits in early spring. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ladies" flowers mature to pale pink on this perennial adapted to full sun and sandy dry soils. In the heavier, damper soils found in most Chicago area gardens, it is a great addition to annual displays. Flowering starts in late spring and continues through to frost. This plant attracts moths, butterflies, and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the Fireworks globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks') from June to the first hard frost in mid-October. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers and songbirds to the seeds. Plant 'Fireworks' in full sun and in well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This witch hazel grows to a height of 10’-12’ and is hardy in zones 4-9. It is unusual in that it has lavender-red-purple flowers from mid-winter to early spring as opposed to the … of other members of this species. The leaves, oblong with a point, are the usual golden yellow in the fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Small white flowers delicately veined in green appear on short wiry stems just above the translucent 'windows' found at the tips of the … leaves. This diminutive groundcover spreads slowly over time making for an exquisite mat. Grow in full sun in well drained soils and avoid excessive water to prevent rotting of the stems and foliage. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Jewel ( Helenium 'Red Jewel') features red and orange flowers with some of the petals tipped in yellow. This cultivar will reach 36 inches in height and spread to 20 inches if grown in full sun and moist soils. It was hybridized by Bob Brown on the Isle of Wight. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… maroon to yellow, on this dwarf cultivar of a North American native beloved for its displays in fall. Plant 'Salsa' in full sun and moist soils, and provide room for the plants to reach full size. Pollinators love the flowers, and songbirds are attracted by the seeds in late fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… pink. This is a tropical shrub that reaches a height of 6 to 8 feet and blooms continuously in a mild climate. It is hardy in zones 10-11. It was bred from a hibiscus from southern China which is now believed to be extinct in the wild. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This corm is marginally hardy in the Chicago area. It can reach a height of 24 inches with an 18-inch spread. It blooms in mid to late summer with arching stems of bright yellow flowers. It is not fussy about soil type or conditions as long as it is well drained. It should be planted in full sun. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
