… Nor’easter poplar is a deciduous oval-shaped tree that grows to 70 feet tall and 45 feet wide. A fast-growing tree with heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall, it can survive 60 years and it is extremely adaptable, tolerating disease, wind damage, drought, and urban pollution. Plant … under power lines. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Sunbirds - the equivalent of American hummingbirds - find the flowers irresistible. This is a plant that requires a distinct dormancy in order for the bulbs to prosper and flower. After … begin to yellow, withhold water. Bulbs can be left in the original pot or redivided. This is another species that produces many 'daughter' bulbs if the growing conditions are ideal. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… fuzzy, tubular flowers in whorls from mid-summer through fall. A native of Africa, this plant is not hardy in the Chicago area, but it will provide a colorful annual display if planted in … the plant will grow to 3 feet in width, so a position at the back of the flower bed or border is most appropriate. The leaves are fragrant when crushed. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Lilium 'Netty's Pride is a study in contrasts, with large bicolor flowers of burgundy with white tips. The throat is greenish white and it has orange pollen. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, and up- to … from nibbling rabbits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… of tall wand-like stems. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It is supposedly deer-resistant, and butterflies are attracted to the flowers. Even before they … with narrow, glossy, deeply toothed leaflets. A member of the rose family, this perennial is native to Russia, Japan, and northern China. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Solidago flexicaulis , zigzag goldenrod, is one of the few goldenrods to actually thrive in partially shaded conditions in rich woodland … will reach 3’ in height by 3’ in width. Another butterfly magnet for the fall garden that is basically insect and disease free. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 'Silver Carpet' is a fast-growing spreading perennial with furry silvery gray leaves that grows 12 inches tall. Unlike the typical lamb’s ears, 'Silver Carpet' does not produce flowers so is perfect for the low-maintenance gardener. Plant them in full sun in most, well-drained soil. … in heat and humidity. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 4 feet wide) that blooms with fine-petaled rose-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 … other garden locations. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This aster is a midwestern native and blooms in late summer-early fall with yellow centered flowers of pale … more flowers. It should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is both heat and drought tolerant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This aster is a midwestern native and blooms in late summer-early fall with small yellow centered flowers of … more flowers. It should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is both heat and drought tolerant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
