… Eupatorium coelestinum 'Wayside Variety' is derived from a perennial native to the eastern half of the United States that closely … attract butterflies but repel deer. A great perennial for Chicago area gardeners, this plant is tolerant of wet clay soils and blooms from mid-summer through fall. The genus name refers to … King of Pontus, who used one species as an antidote for poison. Eupatorium coelestinum is another member of the Asteraceae, or sunflower family, that lacks the typical showy ray …
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… This uncommon species is found in open woodlands, and it looks like a tall, spindly version of the more robust common … glossy, opposite broad leaves that come to a narrow point. It blooms in early June, when it is topped with loose clusters of drooping, starry, white flowers with swept-back green sepals. The flowers and flower stalks may have a tinge of lavender. It is exalted by naturalists, who consider it an indicator of a good quality woodland habitat. Its …
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… has tiny flowers in spherical umbels and attracts butterflies in July and August. 'Cinderella' is a cultivar with deep pink buds and sepals, which contrast with very pale pink crowns. The … silky tufted seeds airborne. It can be used as a specimen in a border or butterfly garden and is resistant to deer. Swamp milkweed is a native plant found growing through much of eastern and central North America. Like other …
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… In early spring, before the leaves appear, this tree is covered with masses of violet-pink flowers that spring straight from the bare trunks and which … spreading growth habit and a low hanging canopy. In the springtime the emerging foliage is burgundy, while in the fall the leaves are buttery golden color. Because of its spring and fall beauty and its pleasing growth habit this is a wonderful specimen for a larger garden. It was bred for the harsher conditions of Minnesota …
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… The flamethrower palm tree is named for the propensity of this tree to develop a new brightly colored leaf that may be … of the green foliage this new leaf can appear as a flash of fire. The flamethrower palm tree is native to the wet mountainous areas of New Caledonia, in the south Pacific. The fronds of this … feet. The fruits of this tree are egg-sized and turn red, making them equally showy. This tree is not hardy in Chicago. …
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… well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, but attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This is an excellent cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are …
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… bee ( Xylocapa sp.). (Unlike bumblebees, carpenter bees have a shiny, hairless abdomen.) It is a deciduous shrub that can grow to a height of 6 feet with arching branches. The plants have … ovate leaves, often with a silvery tinge. In the South, this native of China and Japan is a woody shrub; however, in Illinois, it is best to treat it as a perennial as it may die back during winter. It blooms from July through …
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… Forever Purple Coral Bells is an award winning introduction by Terra Nova Nurseries. Introduced in 2014, this Heuchera hybrid, combining three species, is a vigorous, multi-crowned, heat tolerant, winter hardy, and striking all purple plant with … a boarder planting. Deer resistant, heat tolerant, attracts birds and bees. The purple foliage is persistent and remains attractive through the winter. …
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… DOLCE® Cinnamon Curls Alumroot is an outstanding dark orange alumroot selection introduced in 2013. Grown for its foliage, … Cinnamon Curls Alumroot has dark orange, thick, highly ruffled leaves. The spring leaf color is more red-orange, later summer colors move toward dark browns and purples. At maturity Cinnamon … front of mixed border plantings and planted as a ground cover. It will attract birds, bees and is deer resistant. In milder climates the foliage will remain decorative through the winter. …
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… to 30 inches and provide an interesting contrast to the almost black foliage. The leaf color is purple brown in the spring and in full sun conditions will become almost black. Very striking and unusual, especially with its very large leaves. This plant is a Hecuhera villosa hybrid introduced by French plant breeder Thierry Delabroye. It will attract bees, birds and is resistant to deer. It would be lovely in a mixed perennial border or planted in groups as a …
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