… dense, ground-hugging habit, similar to Dusty Miller. It's white flowers are not significant, and bloom in July and mid-August. Foliage may be sheared back to maintain the desires shape. Grows best in full sun with good drainage, to height and with of 12". Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… Tall, raspberry-red spikes throughout the summer attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The gray-green foliage covers this mounding nonhardy perennial to 2.5 feet in height and smells of mint with a hint of lemon when crushed. It thrives in full sun with moderate soil moisture and very well drained soils. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and …
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… Carex radiata is perennial sedge common throughout Illinois, where it is found in woodlands and ravines. It prefers dappled sunlight to medium shade, moist conditions, and a rich loamy soil with abundant organic matter. The light green leaves grow in thick clumps and reach 12 inches tall, preferring a cool environment. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
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… to 12 feet high with pure white double flowers. It blooms continuously from mid summer to fall and is hardy to Zone 5. Hibiscus syriacus is native to eastern Asia and is the national flower of Korea. It seeds easily and can become invasive. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… is an upright perennial that grows to a maximum height of 7 feet. It requires full sun and moist water conditions. From spring to early fall the plant produces yellow and orange flowers that are attractive to birds. The plant is resistant to deer and is most often used in a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… to the United States, Chelone obliqua is an upright perennial producing showy pink, purple, and white flowers that attract birds in the summer and early fall. It reaches a maximum height of 3 feet under full sun to partial shade and medium to wet moisture conditions. The plant is ideal for a border. Archived Copy: This …
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… This cultivar of Hawaiian ti plant features pink-and-red splashed green leaves accentuated by periodic sprays of small, purple star-shaped flowers. This is a great foliage plant in bright light and high humidity, and in warm temperature locations. It's prone to spider mites if grown indoors, due to the low …
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… that prefers climates with cool summer temperatures. Plant this delphinium in full sun and moisture-retentive soil, and stake it if it's in a windy location. It requires additional water during periods of extreme heat; it's rabbit and deer resistant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… This slow growing dwarf juniper is hardy to USDA zone 3, prefers full sun, moderate moisture and has a mature size of 3 feet high and 5 feet wide. It makes an attractive specimen plant and is frequently cultivated as a bonsai. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… from early summer through late fall. This short-lived perennial thrives in full sun and dryish soils. The flowers are great for use as fresh-cut or dried flowers, and the nectar is a favorite of bees and butterflies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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