… The log fern is native to the forests of the eastern US where it thrives in damp areas on the forest floor. … dense multi-frond clump of dark green fronds growing to about 3 feet high and 3 feet wide. It is suitable as specimen plant or as an understory in shaded areas. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sulphureum Bishop's Cap is an attractive groundcover with delicate heart-shaped leaves that turn green/green-shaded after … appear in mid to late spring. Does well in light to deep shade, in moist well drained soil. It is ideal under a tree canopy competing with tree roots.. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… forms a loose cushion of highly dissected 2- to 3-inch leaves and grows 2 to 3 feet tall. It is a wonderful plant for a flower border. Single, yellow, daisy-like flowers, 1-1/2 to 2 inches … during the summer. Deadhead for an additional autumn burst of color. The threadleaf coreopsis is an easy-to-grow, sun-loving perennial that provides a very fine texture in your garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Scotch broom ( Cytisus scoparius ) is a shrub that is covered with golden flowers in early spring. The green stems are prominent with small, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… at maturity to create an anemone form Dahlia 'Wannabee'. A 2004 introduction, 'Wannabee' is a striking addition to a container or bedding location. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago … region, and must be lifted and stored over winter. Plant in spring, when danger of frost is past. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Heuchera sanguinea 'Mt. St. Helens' is a lovely coral bells with bright red flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. … increases to 18 inches. It prefers sun to partial shade and will attract bees, birds and is resistant to deer. Suitable for containers, perennial borders and as a groundcover in partial …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the small stem leaves. Not to be confused with the invasive purple loosestrife, this plant is a valued native plant, growing in meadows and along shorelines. It is shorter in stature, with opposite leaves that are broad at the base and attached to a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… LITTLE LUCKY™ Peach Glow Lantana This mounding, non-hardy perennial is a butterfly and hummingbird magnate whose foliage is not grazed by deer, rabbits, etc. Lemon-yellow newly opened flowers mature to pink with a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the stems thrive in the heat and humidity of summer when grown in full sun. The compact size is ideal for containers or annual displays. The flowers are pollinator magnets, attracting … butterflies, moths, honey bees and hummingbirds throughout the flower season. The foliage is not eaten by deer or rabbits. …
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… KEEPER® honey locust tree has a more upright columnar form than the usual spreading form that is planted as a shade tree in homes and parks. It has fine-textured dark green foliage that turns … to about 45 feet in height and about 20 feet in width and because of its tight growth habit it is a suitable street tree. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
