… a low-maintenance perennial garden? The answer is yes if careful consideration is first given to plant choice and plant location. Matching the requirements of a plant to the characteristics … those same spreading tendencies to your advantage. Gooseneck loosestrife (not to be mistaken for purple loosestrife, an invasive plant) is a beautiful but rampant spreader that will quickly … dividing a plant, dig a large root ball and give the plant lots of water in its new home. It's best not to move a perennial when it's in flower or when it's extremely hot. But it's better to …
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… 'Montgomery' has red to dark red plumes on top of mounded dark green foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in early to mid summer. 'Montgomery' grows to 21-24 inches tall. It likes wet or constantly moist soil, making it a good choice for wet areas. It does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a …
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… and global collaboration. Under her leadership as board chair, the Chicago Botanic Garden rose to international prominence through seed banking, scientific research, and public education. Her publications and advocacy continue to guide gardeners and conservators toward biodiversity stewardship and the preservation of plant … organizations: Vice President, Garden Club of America Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, Center for Plant Conservation Chair, “Open Days” program for the Garden Conservancy (1989–2000) Advisor …
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… important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Cloud Nine switch grass is an tall upright grass up to seven feet in height and about two to three feet in width. Spring foliage is a bluish-green which turns yellow-brown by fall and …
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… Plum colored flowers fade to creamy yellow at the center with a bright yellow stripe on the lip of this non-hardy ground orchid. Known for months of flower production, these orchids are great accents for seasonal displays with a tropical flare. …
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… either from store-bought packets or harvested straight from the garden. Often, the reason for germination failure is sowing dead seeds. To test the viability of larger seeds, add them to a jar filled with water. The dead seeds will float, while the viable ones will sink to the …
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… This evergreen vine grows to a height of 1 foot with partial to full shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is grown for its foliage. …
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… the Tardiana group of hostas. It blooms in June with pale lavender flowers, and may be prone to slug/snail damage, but it is fairly disease resistant and low maintenance. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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… bright yellow with dark green margins but the centers turn bright white by summer. This small to medium (15 inches tall, 20 inches wide) hosta is a sport of H . 'June'; the cultivar was introduced and named by Walters Gardens to honor an employee who died of breast cancer. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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… a mound of thick, blue leaves 4 feet wide. It blooms in July and August with racemes of white to pale lavender flowers. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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