… shape. The leaves are dark green and lobed. At maturity it stands 4-5 feet tall and blooms in late summer. It is hardy in zones 5 -9. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word “hibiskos” that meant “marshmallow.” The sticky root or stem of some plant in the mallow family was used at one time to make marshmallow confections. …
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… Red Reward daylily has lovely deep scarlet flowers with green throats in mid summer. The 4½ inch blooms are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Although each … one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. 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. …
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… outward from the center. This is a deciduous shrub that grows 8 - 12 feet tall and blooms in August and September. It is hardy in zones 5 -9. When the species was named syriacus, it was thought to have originated in Syria, but it is actually native to China and India. Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower …
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… In late summer and fall, the flat-topped light pink to white flower heads of stardust showy sedum … ( Hylotelephium spectabile 'Stardust') are a great butterfly attractant. Plant this sedum in full sun and in soil that dries out periodically, and avoid excess fertilization that would encourage the …
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… of this compact rounded dwarf, maturing at 3 feet by 3 feet. 'Zinger' was found at a pinetum in the Netherlands and just recently was introduced into this country by Iseli Nursery. The … foliage takes on bronzy highlights with the cooler temperatures of winter. Plant 'Zinger' in full sun and in acidic, well-drained, moist soils. It's free of most insect and disease pests. …
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… Irises in the reticulata group grow from bulbs and are among the earliest of all flowers to bloom in the Midwest. Iris 'Joyce', only about 5 inches tall, produces royal-blue flowers in early spring, sometimes when the snow is still on the ground. The lower three petals have a …
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… This low-growing, creeping evergreen shrub reaches about 12 inches in height and can spread to 6 feet wide with full sun. It can grow in a number of different soil conditions but cannot tolerate wet soils. It is non-flowering, but … berry-like seed cones. It has spiny, bluish-green foliage that may become tinged with purple in the winter. This is another deer-resistant juniper grown primarily as a ground cover. …
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… This cultivar features single, dark red flowers. Like other succulents, it is best grown in full sun and in moderately dry soil to maintain a compact growth habit. Plants grown in partial sun to low light etiolate (stretch) but will survive for an extended period of time if …
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… that enjoys full sun. Tidy tips produces 12-16-inch mounds of divided leaves densely covered in yellow daisy-like flowers with snowy white tips. Once established, it is drought tolerant. It is one of the first species of annuals to bloom in its native habitat. It is not fussy about soils, thriving even in clay, and it attracts butterflies. …
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… is an eastern Asian native shrub can grow to 10’ with a similar spread. It blooms on new wood in late summer with rose-purple flowers. Top growth may die back in the winter, but the roots are hardy to Zone 4. It can grow in full sun to part shade but absolutely needs good drainage. Once established, it is drought …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
