… Solidaga rigida , stiff goldenrod, has some of the largest individual flowers of the genus – up to ½” in diameter. A native perennial to 5’ x 2.5’ whose flat topped inflorescence (group of flowers) are frequented by butterflies and … insect and disease problems and not a favorite of deer. The correct scinetific name for this is now Oligoneuron rigidum. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Jubilee Nootka cypress, native to the Pacific Northwest, is a distinctive narrow conifer that is extremely fast growing. Older plants develop a spire-like … as a specimen plant in the border or grouped in foundation plantings. It will reach 10 to 25 feet high and 3 to 8 feet wide. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… matures naturally into a large, spherical globe covered with bright yellow daisy flowers. It is described as a late season cultivar, coming into flower in October and extending into November, unless there is a hard frost. Plant 'in the green', or before the buds start to show color to permit the root system to become established for more flowers over a longer period of time. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This primrose's pale yellow, nodding flowers all tend to hang toward one side of the flower stalk, a characteristic that distinguishes this species from close relatives. It tolerates damp soil and is resistant to rabbits and deer nibbling. Plant this flower in partial-to-full-sun locations. This is one of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming evergreen tropical grows to 2 x 3 feet in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture. As the genus indicates, this is closely related to edible asparagus however this tropical species never truly goes dormant. A …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… blue flowers are produced on tall spikes on this cultivar of a Pacific Northwest native. It is adapted to heavy clay soils that stay moist, making it an ideal perennial bulb to add to Chicago-area gardens. Native Americans traditionally roasted the bulbs as a food …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… These alternatives to traditional mums are easy to grow, Mary Stoker is a prolific bloomer that will gradually expand to make a sizeable clump …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of small white flowers from late spring into early summer. This perennial needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a maximum height of 8 inches. It is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming perennial grows to a height of 10 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink and white blooms that attract butterflies in May and June. It belongs in a border or a ground cover and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This pyramidal perennial grows to a height of 15 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has white, blue, and lavender blooms that … attract butterflies from May through October. It belongs in a border or a ground cover and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
