… Acacia farnesiana is a deciduous shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and naturalized in Australia that grows to a maximum height of 29 feet. It thrives under full sun and dry moisture conditions. From fall …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The mauve purple ray petals transition to golden orange tubular florets at the center of each bloom becoming slightly laciniated at maturity to create an anemone form Dahlia 'Wannabee'. A 2004 introduction, 'Wannabee' is a striking addition to a container or bedding location. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago …
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… Heuchera sanguinea 'Mt. St. Helens' is a lovely coral bells with bright red flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. … green foliage creates a mound 8 inches high and 12 inches wide. In flower the height increases to 18 inches. It prefers sun to partial shade and will attract bees, birds and is resistant to deer. Suitable for containers, …
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… Native to the United States, mountain mint is an erect, many-branched perennial that grows 2 – 3 feet tall and features narrow, tapering leaves and flat-topped clusters of small, white flowers that bloom from July to August. The plant prefers moist soils and grows in swamps and along streams and ponds. When …
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… The Austrian pine can grow to 70’ in height with a spread of 40’. As a young tree it has a pyramidal shape, but as it … 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 full sun. It is tolerant of salt and …
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… American bittersweet is a twining vine with alternate leaves that are ovate, glossy, and toothed. In early summer it … Asia, Celastrus orbiculatus, has become invasive in much the same habitats. They are difficult to distinguish, but the Asian species has more abundant fruit all along the branches while the … do not pick American bittersweet from the wild or discard the seeds as you may be helping to spread the invasive species. …
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… Spring Grove Ginkgo is a dwarf tree with an upright pyramidal shape. It will mature to a height of 6 feet and width … trees and works well in the city. Ginkgo is sometimes called the maidenhair tree due to its beautiful fan shaped leaves that resemble a maidenhair fern frond. The Ginkgo is an …
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… shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Cape Breeze switch grass is a compact upright grass of about three feet in height and about two feet in width. Spring … grasses, Cape Breeze is extremely versatile and can cope with a range of soil types from sandy to clay and shade conditions although it prefers full sun. Because of its versatility it can be … its autumn and winter interest while also providing shelter for wildlife. Cut back the foliage to near ground level in late winter. …
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… This perennial blooms between August and October and is yellow. Requires moderate soil moisture and full sun exposure. Resistant to deer, the Helenium Wyndley is commonly used as a bedding or border plant. …
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… This silvery plant that does not bear flowers has long, lacy leaves and is used solely for its foliage. Use it to give nice color to the garden bed. One of the more refined artemisias, Powis Castle sage has leaves like a soft …
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