… form will sparkle in any garden setting, especially in groups of 3 or more plants. Bred for the cut flower industry, Karma blooms are prolific, on tall straight stems. A favorite in …
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… “bleeding heart”. The foliage is blue green, deeply cut and fernlike. Ivory Hearts is known for its extended bloom time and its compact shape. With adequate moisture it will remain …
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… of 12 feet. Over time this plant can form clumps up to ten feet wide making them suitable for screens or hedges in warmer locations. Heliconias like moist but freely-draining soils and …
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… dark flower scapes appear, the tiny flowers open to creamy white. Although grown primarily for the striking foliage, the flowers add a delicate bonus to early summer gardens. Blackout …
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… grandifolius is also known as Swamp Rosemallow, a name which indicates the plant’s preference for swamps and marshes. It grows at the edges of ponds or streams in the southeastern United …
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… soil and dark pink when planted in alkaline soil. Heavy flowering and compact, it is ideal for growing in a container in partial shade. The flowers dry well and can be used in arrangements. …
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… grow, clump-forming perennial that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It is grown for its large, daisy-like, yellow flowers composed of numerous, narrow, ray florets. Good …
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… (the length of stem between the buds), resulting in a large shrub (versus a medium-sized tree for the straight species). Compare and contrast the very succulent-appearing Jatropha podagricea …
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… not hardy in Chicago-area gardens unless grown in a container and brought indoors for the winter. Full sun, well-drained soils, and good air movement are all key to success. …
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… and eaten like spinach. They are high in iron and vitamins. However, they must be boiled for at least 10-15 minutes to leach out a harmful cyanide compound. …
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