… adapted to Midwestern soils and climate. Can be used as a perennial addition to the garden or for a seasonal burst of color in large containers and flower beds. Pollinators can't stay away …
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… shrub. Bluish-green leaves change to a variety of yellow and red shades in the fall. For success in the Chicago region, the garden soils must be modified to provide an acidic pH with …
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… perennials from rabbits and other underground pests. Once it starts growing, watch out for slugs. Protect this tall plant from hungry deer, because it is a member of the lily …
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… shade, grow to 2 feet tall and are hardy to zone 4. 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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… to the grass which is most attractive. The seed heads provide winter interest as well food for birds. It performs best in full sun, and moist conditions but is quite adaptable. Cut back in …
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… well-drained garden soils with good air movement are ideal planting locations. Great selection for containers, hanging baskets, or a spot of color in the landscape. This is a pollinator magnet …
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… to 5 feet tall and has wrinkled dark green foliage. Canadian Explorer Series roses are known for their winter hardiness, disease resistance and repeat blooms. Grow in full sun to part shade …
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… movement to reduce the incidence of foliar diseases like black spot or powdery mildew. Known for a strong, rich, old-rose fragrance. …
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… in the fall. Full sun in well-drained soils that dry between waterings are ideal conditions for this plant. This improved selection is shorter than the original cultivar and produces more …
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… Larger than normal spikes (for a sage) of rich blue flowers are surrounded by furry, dark purple calyces on this late summer …
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