… Four inch perfectly formed pompom's in bright orange with yellow at the base of the petals are produced on long sturdy stems on this non-hardy perennial that will reach five feet by the end of the growing season. Plant in full sun, well drained yet moisture retentive soils (high organic matter) and stake if plants are placed in a windy position. Pollinating insects love the flowers while gardeners admire the landscape …
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… Large dinnerplate sized white formal decorative flowers shade towards cream in their centers. This cultivar blooms from July up to the first hard frosts - typically around mid-October. The sturdy stems may need staking in high-wind impact areas of the garden as the weight of the blooms starts to pull the plants in one direction or another. Despite dahlia's lack of fragrance, the flowers attract a number of …
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… a very fragrant bachelor button or sweet william type dianthus with deep purple flowers to 3’ in height on very sturdy stems. Unlike other Dianthus barbatus cultivars, this variety does not … cool temperatures before it comes into flower. Great cut flower or short lived perennial in a flower bed. Attracts butterflies. Plant in full sun and provide moderate water. Avoid heavy mulching around base of plants that can cause …
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… grass is a wonderful complement to both Festuca and Helictotrichon, falling between the two in height. It forms an 8” tall, thick clump of spiky textured, narrow, grey-blue to blue-green leaves that are nice and soft to the touch. Like Festuca, its flowers are held in narrow, upright spikes high above the foliage from late spring to midsummer. The flowers emerge greenish yellow in color and then lighten to a straw color as they dry. …
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… with green markings, and it has several strap-like leaves. Reliably hardy and long-lived in Chicago-area gardens, summer snowflake has been in cultivation long enough to be an indicator of abandoned homesteads. It normally blooms in mid-April and goes dormant by midsummer. …
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… yellow falls and white standards with green veins . It stands 38 inches high, blooming in mid season . It may rebloom. The thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the … at the base of each fall that other iris groups have . Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds . In 1985 Chartreuse Bounty was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society. …
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… its flower color and fragrance are at their peak at night. White to yellow flowers are borne in succession along the length of stem to be followed by large 'dragon fruit'. This species is top grafted onto saguaro relatives at about 4 foot in height where it's naturally sprawling growth habit creates a cascading effect. Plant in full sun, very well drained and low nutrition soils and stake as needed to direct the …
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… that makes a perfect backdrop for its bright blue flowers. This cultivar grows to 30 inches in height and up to 3 feet in diameter. Catmint tolerates bright, sunny, and dry conditions once the root system is … The flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and house cats find the essential oils in the leaves and stems to be irresistible. Deer and rabbits prefer other less-minty plants. …
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… is extremely cold hardy (Zone 2). It is generally grown as a multi-trunked shrub and can range in height from 2’ to 20’. Its light green needles are slight curved and grow in bundles of two. It prefers well-drained, loose soil in full sun or partial shade. It is easily transplanted. Its shape can be manipulated by removing …
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… before drooping. Flexible foliage is green to blue-green and may be 5” long. The needs grow in bundles of five. It is best grown in full sun in rich, fertile soil that is well-drained. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
