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  • … 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 may rebloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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  • … 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. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Big Yellow Bird daylily is a striking addition to any garden, with huge 7-inch bright yellow blooms on tall stems with grass-like leaves. It … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in either full sun or part shade. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … and several stalks on each plant. The 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
  • … 'Marchioness' is an American hybrid tree peony developed by A. P. Saunders. It grows to a height of 4 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. The outer petals are a light peach and rosy … peonies are actually small stiff-branched shrubs. They should not be cut back or pruned except for dead twigs. It blooms in May and June. It is also resistant to deer. …
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  • … This tender (USDA Zone 7) evergreen, spineless prickly pear cactus can grow up to 4 feet high with full sun and low moisture conditions. From late spring to early summer it produces attractive yellow blooms that mature to reddish- purple fruit known for their watermelon flavor. One of many spineless prickly pear cactus bred and released by …
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  • … Mando  is in Division 1. It blooms in early to mid spring with sweetly scented bright yellow flowers.   The flowers are 3 ½ inches wide with … is a slightly darker shade of yellow than the petals.  This daffodil is commonly substituted for the cultivar King Alfred by Dutch growers which has become virus infected.  Mando does best when planted in full sun in moderately rich soils.   To allow Mando to dry out during its summer dormancy, interplant it with other plants that are …
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  • … Small, deep blue flowers on tall thin spikes come into bloom from mid-summer up to the first hard frost. Finely dissected leaves are fern-like in appearance and tolerate humid … than other species of lavender. When leaves are bruised or crushed, the fragrance is closer to oregano than the traditional lavender. This plant is unfortunately 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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  • … This graceful plant is useful to add stature to a garden. The crinkled leaves are compound, providing a more delicate texture. They are mottled, golden yellow in spring and fade to greenish-yellow in summer. Their white undersides add a secondary element of color. Clouds of … creeks and ponds, in natural meadows or at the back of the border. A tall, graceful plant for sunny gardens. …
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  • … yellow crests on the falls. The flowers stand only 6” high but they are 3” wide, which is huge for such a low growing plant. Iris cristata is found in floodplains from Maryland to Oklahoma. It thrives in shade and spreads rapidly and is resistant to deer and rabbits. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant