… season and may re- bloom. Each blossom lasts at least 16 hours. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… flowers are 4 inches across and appear in early to mid summer. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Big Yellow Bird daylily is a striking addition to any garden, with huge 7-inch bright yellow blooms on tall stems with … The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in either full sun or part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Hemerocallis 'Double Firecracker' is a vibrant red daylily and a striking addition to any garden. The 5-inch double flowers are … buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. The American Hemerocallis Society has … Honorable Mention. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… fragrant blooms are 5 inches across and sit atop tall, 35-inch high stems. Tetrina’s Daughter is nocturnal. The blooms open up in the late afternoon and close the following morning. Although … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… At maturity, the plant stands 3-3 1/2 feet tall and blooms from mid summer to early fall. It is hardy in zones 4 – 9. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek work … plant in the mallow family. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous shrub that grows 3-6’ tall and wide. It features dark green leaves and large … lace cap or mophead in structure. ‘Lemon Wave’, a lace cap cultivar which grows 6’ tall, is known for its unusual variegated foliage which features dark green leaves splashed with … Hardy to Zone 6 – will struggle in the Chicago winters and should be planted in a protected site. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… Alice oakleaf hydrangea, selected from parents native to the southeast United States, is a deciduous shrub with lobed leaves that resemble oak leaves. The flowers of the oakleaf … leaves in spring and summer give way to burgundy-red fall color. The oakleaf hydrangea is a shrub with four seasons of interest, unique leaves, interesting flowers, fall color, … in a lightly wooded area. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Pee Wee’ is a diminutive form of the native oakleaf hydrangea maturing at 4 feet high by 3 feet wide. … moist soil and thrives in partially shaded locations. Unfortunately, this native shrub is on top of the dinner menu for rabbits and deer that find the stems particularly tasty in winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Iris ‘Guise’ is a Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris which stands 12 in high. The standards are cream colored … Irises but before the Intermediate Bearded Irises. It may rebloom later in the season. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic ‘Fleur de Lys’ which has been a … of the iris flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
