… Hemerocallis 'Double Firecracker' is a vibrant red daylily and a striking addition to any garden. The 5-inch double flowers are … 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. The American Hemerocallis Society has …
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… are quite large, measuring 6½ inches and appear early in the season. As the name implies, it is green all year long in milder climates. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are … 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. …
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… Iris ‘Guise’ is a Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris which stands 12 in high. The standards are cream colored … Irises but before the Intermediate Bearded Irises. It may rebloom later in the season. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic ‘Fleur de Lys’ which has been a …
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… and appear early in the season. They are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Shy Girl is a lovely addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple … 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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… fragrant blooms are 5 inches across and sit atop tall, 35-inch high stems. Tetrina’s Daughter is nocturnal. The blooms open up in the late afternoon and close the following morning. Although … 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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… Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous shrub that grows 3-6’ tall and wide. It features dark green leaves and large … lace cap or mophead in structure. ‘Lemon Wave’, a lace cap cultivar which grows 6’ tall, is known for its unusual variegated foliage which features dark green leaves splashed with … Hardy to Zone 6 – will struggle in the Chicago winters and should be planted in a protected site. …
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… Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Pee Wee’ is a diminutive form of the native oakleaf hydrangea maturing at 4 feet high by 3 feet wide. … moist soil and thrives in partially shaded locations. Unfortunately, this native shrub is on top of the dinner menu for rabbits and deer that find the stems particularly tasty in …
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… because its dark red flowers can reach nearly eight inches across. Luna Red hardy hibiscus is a compact perennial that bears large red flowers in the summer months. It reaches a height of only about two to three feet with a width of about two feet so is perfectly suited to small urban gardens. As a form of the swamp rose mallow it prefers moist, …
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… and petals. At maturity, the plant stands 4-5 ft tall and blooms from mid summer to fall. It is hardy in zones 5 - 9. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… At maturity, the plant stands 3-3 1/2 feet tall and blooms from mid summer to early fall. It is hardy in zones 4 – 9. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek work …
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