… appear in succession attracting pollinating insects but particularly hummingbirds looking for nectar. This is a plant native to warm humid tropical climates and requires full sun, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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. …
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… flowers which are either lace cap or mophead in structure. Now available after being ignored for many years, ‘Nigra’ is an unusually large shrub that can reach 6’ tall. It features purplish …
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… verticillata 'Golden Shower') grows up to 24 inches tall by 18 inches wide and is known for its bright golden-yellow flowers, interspersed with fine, thread-like foliage. Full sun and …
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… and allow the last blooms of the season to set and disperse seed to provide seedlings for the following year. This plant doesn't perform well if crowded or fertilized/watered too …
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… Dark green leaves tinged purple create a dramatic setting for the violet and lavender pea- shaped flowers on this fast-growing nonhardy vine. As the …
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… This sweetpea is noted for an amazing scent and two-tone pink flowers variously described as "deep pink wings with pale …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… showy cultivars are not reliably hardy in Chicago-area gardens but are excellent selections for summer annual displays. It is deer and rabbit resistant. …
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… fertile well drained soils. All Lycoris dislike disturbance and will frequently remain dormant for a couple of years after transplanting. …
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… Grow this orchid in bright light, high humidity, and exceptionally well-drained growing media for best results; it needs consistently warm temperatures. …
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