… Evening primrose is a biennial plant that forms a flat rosette in the first year and a 6-inch tall stem bearing … evening until the following midday. It grows in full snu with moderate water conditions but is extremely adaptable and capable of colonizing other areas. At the end of the second season, … primrose will readily self-seed in most conditions. As a native plant, th evening primrose is host to wide range of native species. Butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds are attracted to …
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… The PRISTINE® apple is a yellow apple introduced in 1994, noted for its tart flavor and good keeping capability. This cultivar is one of many developed by PRI, a disease-resistant-apple breeding program, which is a cooperative among Purdue University, Rutgers University, and the University of Illinois. …
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… Iris ‘Bryce Leigh’ is pale lavender with a narrow gold signals bordered by a maroon line. This is a Louisiana Iris which stands 30 inches high and blooms in midseason. Louisiana Irises are … while resistant to deer. In 1981 Bryce Leigh received The Mary Swords DeBaillon Medal which is the highest award for an iris given by the Society for Louisiana Irises. …
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… The honey bush is a small shrub that is a native of South Africa and India but has been naturalized in many other places including the … plant! Sadly all parts of this plant are poisonous to both humans and animals. The honey bush is hardy to 20 degree Fahrenheit and will cope better with winter temperature if heavily mulched …
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… Zebra grass is one of the last cultivars of Miscanthus sinensis to bloom in this area, waiting until October … spikes that gradually become silver with age. During spring and summer, this ornamental grass is easy to recognize, with its large clumps of bold foliage banded in yellow and green. The … or partial shade, and because of its size, it needs to be at the back of the flower border. It is tolerant of many soils but shouldn't be planted in wet spots. In spring, the masses of dead …
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… Eastern beebalm is a native of the southern and eastern US where it is found in partially shaded areas with moderate to dry soil conditions. It grows to around 2 … of flowers bloom in midsummer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and …
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… The redbud crabapple is noted for its abundant, deep red buds that open to pinkish to white flowers, followed by red fruit, which are not persistent. This cultivar is reported as highly disease resistant by the University of Illinois Extension and is extensively planted at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Crabapples are small flowering trees that …
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… Rosa blanda, also known as the Meadow Rose, is native here, and throughout the prairies and meadows of the upper midwest. It blooms in … count: 5) with prominent yellow stamens beckoning a wide variety of polinators. And once bloom is over, the decorative red hips (seed pods) provide winter food for birds. It won't surprise you to learn that like most natives, this is a vigorous, undemanding grower. In fact, it's hardy to Zone 3, - 35 degrees. And it's almost …
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… Splitrock is a small, clump-forming perennial succulent that resembles a piece of greenish speckled rock … white or pinkish with a paler throat, and fragrant with a distinct smell of coconut. Splitrock is adaptable and easy to grow; requiring water and good sunlight, but it will become dormant in very hot weather to conserve water. It is hardy to zones 9-11. …
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… CRIMSON SPIRE™ oak is a cross between Q. robur and Q. alba that is notable for its columnar habit and red fall foliage. A relatively recent introduction, it is reported to be fast growing and drought tolerant. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 …
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