… Pop Eye Orange Mum Like it's cartoon namesake, this mum is tough with strong stems that hold up well in heavy rains and high winds. Double orange flowers … no color, to allow their root system to get established for best results. Like other mums, it is highly attractive to all manner of pollinating insects. …
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… early fall. It flowers on old wood in the spring and then again on the new season's growth and is a member of clematis pruning group 2 or 3. A hard pruning in the late winter to early spring will delay flowering until the fall. It is attractive grown through and over low-growing conifers or medium-size shrubs or as a partner …
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… Originating in Northern China, eastern Mongolia, and eastern Siberia, downy clematis is an especially hardy plant. It will tolerate cold and wind and can be sited on north or … double flower. This clematis makes an ideal container plant but can also grow on a pergola. It is a member of clematis pruning group 1. Plants flower early on old wood and usually do not …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… produces continuous lavender-pink blooms from June until the first frost. Its maximum size is 5 feet tall by 3 feet wide, with the lower foliage retained even in hot temperatures. It … butterflies and hummingbirds. Plant in a sunny location in well-drained soils. Because this is a sterile cultivar of spider flower, it lacks the sticky stem and seedpods of the straight …
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… Borneo Sunset pagoda flower ( Clerodendron paniculata 'Borneo Sunset') is a large, tropical perennial with reddish-bronze foliage. It produces large inflorescences of … in Chicago inside a greenhouse, but it flowers outside year-round in warm climates. This plant is the perfect choice for homeowners looking for something slightly different during the holiday …
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… Geum ‘Coppertone Punch’ is a member of the Cocktail™ series bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. It … foliage forms a clump 10 to 12 inches high. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to deer and hardy in zones 4- 8. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in average soils and can tolerate drier conditions. The flowers of globe amaranth, which is native to tropical America, have papery, dry bracts that form the showy part of the plant. The … cut and dried flowers. Songbirds love the seeds produced at the end of the season. This plant is disease and insect free. …
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… cupped five-petaled flowers that are flecked with magenta spots. In the center of each flower is a large cluster of pale yellow stamens. The blooms last a long time, slowly fading along with spring. The attractive glossy foliage is palmately divided and persists late into winter. Hellebores perform best in moist soils and …
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… 'Chicago Apache' daylily is bright red with slightly ruffled petals and makes a striking addition to any garden. The … 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. 'Chicago Apache' was awarded Honorable …
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… The 4 inch, dramatically re-curved blossoms have heavily ruffled petals. 'Elegant Explosion' is nocturnal, opening in late afternoon and closing the next morning. Although each flower lasts … 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
