… Chicago region prairie native. Full sun and well-drained soils are keys to success. This plant is a pollinator magnet and a reliable harbinger of cooler temperatures to come. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… New! Similar to potatoes, yuca, also known as cassava root, is a star ingredient because of its versatility. Yuca con mojo is a flavor-packed side dish that uses garlic, citrus, and olive oil to make a mouthwatering …
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… 18-inch by-16-inch hardy perennial. Descended from native parents, this cultivar is well-adapted to Chicago's climate and soil. It flowers best when planted in full sun and in … rabbits in early spring. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… for cultivation by noted German plantsman, Ernst Pagels, this low-growing, hardy ground cover is perfect for shady locations. Once established (after 2 to 3 years), Epimedium grandiflorum … dryish soils in summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… large pale green to cream exotically patterned petals with veins and shading in burgundy. This is a parent of many of the more unusual amaryllis that have become commercially available. The … near Miami, Florida. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… At maturity, 'Cherry Cheesecake' stands 5 feet tall and blooms from mid July to fall. It is attractive to bees and hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… native hydrangea prefers part shade but will tolerate full sun if kept constantly moist. It is tall (5 feet with a similar spread) and bears large white flower heads in mid to late summer. … to revitalize the plant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Discovered in Illinois, ‘Emerald Lace’ is a unique hydrangea, featuring ragged dark green foliage, deeply and irregularly lobed. It … soil in part to full shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… selection of the native Blazing Star. Drought tolerant and thriving in full sun, this cultivar is also used as a cut flower. In shaded locations, the stems may need to be staked. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… up to 30 inches high and wide, with long leaves produced in a basal rosette. Sea lavender is a good filler plant for the perennial border. Small blooms develop on the multi-branched … of lavender for the garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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