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… firebush or Hummingbird bush, can be found from Florida all the way down to Argentina and is in the same family as the coffee plant (Rubiaceae). The bright,non-stop summer bloom is is an … it's also considered a useful plant. The berries are edible, and a tea is made from the leaves for medicinal purposes. It needs full sun to partial shade and low to moderate moisture … the country we'll have to grow it in containers we can bring in for the winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This plant is a BLOOMERANG™ Purple lilac because it comes back (like a boomerang) and flowers again in the summer after most lilacs finish in the springtime. BLOOMERANG™ Purple lilac is a dwarf shrub notable for its periodic rebloom into August after the initial flowering in May. The blossoms are sweetly …
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… Lady Elsie May™ shrub rose ( Rosa 'ANGelsie') is a 2005 All America Rose Selection (AARS) winner, both for its generous bloom habit and its carefree nature. The coral-pink flowers keep coming all … sunny location, and a little fertilizer to kick off the season. One other note on siting...this rose is quite thorny, so you may want to keep it away from children's play areas. Archived …
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… Yellow is an unusual color for a monkshood, and this is the kind of light, fresh yellow that really shines in the shade. Add to that the fact that this …
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… flowers on tall flowering stalks rise above green foliage that matures about 18" in height. This exciting new species was discovered in Peru, well beyond the typical range for this genus fairly recently. In cultivation it requires cooler temperatures, reliably moist potting medium and strong sunlight for no more than 4-6 hours per day. This plant is a hybrid because it is illegal to possess the straight species outside of Peru. Hybrids like …
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… Russian sage is a wonderful, fragrant addition to the garden, blooming for more than two months in the late summer and fall. Small blue flowers contrast with gray, … hardy perennial. Once its root system has become established in the second year of growth, this becomes a perfect plant for very hot, dry, sunny garden settings. Plantings can reach 5 feet …
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… Red Jade crabapple is notable for its weeping habit. Its deep pink buds open into white flowers and are followed by red fruit that may persist into winter. The graceful habit of this cultivar, introduced in 1956 by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, made this one of the most …
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… Use in beds or borders or naturalize in lawns to introduce spring to the garden. Watch out for squirrels and rodents whose radar is especially adapted to finding and devouring the corms. This variety was introduced in the early 1900's and if not eaten or dug up can last for decades. …
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… Fire Marshall beebalm is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the … of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden for its oversized flower heads and its good green mildew resistant foliage. This hardy hybrid of …
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