… mid-summer up to frost in the Chicago region. Plant this shrub in full sun and provide room for it to grow up to 6 foot tall. It does well in average soil; it is sometimes prone to aphids. …
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… Zoge flowering quince bonsai specimen in early spring. This cultivar was selected specifically for the artistic quality of the flowers centuries ago in Japan. It is winter hardy in the Chicago …
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… height, and a clump can spread to 2 feet across. This daisy is a reliable, long-term perennial for the Chicago region. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… sheen adorn the stout spikes of this 1922 sport of the cultivar 'Jan Bos'. Wonderful foil for contrasting with a range of other flower colors in the garden. Plant in full sun and …
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… flowers which are either lace cap or mophead in structure. Now available after being ignored for many years, ‘Nigra’ is an unusually large shrub that can reach 6’ tall. It features purplish …
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… and a loose, sprawling habit that softens edges of walkways and paths. Fireworks is selected for its dusky purple flushed leaves and red buds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… shaded with red in full sun. It prefers part shade. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness, and the huge variety of their colors, forms, …
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… groundcover in sunny locations; it's tolerant of most soils and relatively insect free (except for spider mites during dry periods in the summer). Pollinating insects are attracted to the …
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… and can be placed in full sun or partial shade. This shrub is ideal as an accent plant or for use in rock gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… it will take on a more umbrella shape. The 6” needles grow in bunches of two and may persist for three to four years. This tree is adaptable to different soil conditions, but does require …
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