… and attract many early pollinating insects, although in the Midwest, they bloom too early for most butterflies. …
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… from April through June. Attractive red berries produced in the summer are a food source for birds and bears. In the heath family, related to rhododendrons, it requires well-draining …
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… leaves, larger inflorescences and more undulated leaves. Heucheras are predominately grown for the impact of their colorful foliage, the flowers add an additional airy accent in the early …
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… as a cut flower. Useful in container plantings, mixed perennial borders or as a groundcover for partial shade. The white accents on the leaves will provide a bright focus in shade. …
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… Bronze Wave Alumroot is a great plant for fall flowering and shady areas. A large Heuchera villosa selection with white to tan flowers …
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… It grows up to 10 feet high and blooms in mid summer to early fall. Each flower remains open for more than one day, but the plant does not set seed. It is hardy in Zones 5 to 8. Hibiscus …
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… mophead in structure. ‘Horwack’ (which is trademarked PISTACHIO) is a mophead cultivar known for its winter hardiness. It grows 2-3’ tall and blooms on old wood in late spring and, when …
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… Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
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… and yellowish-brown fall color provide three seasons of interest. It is a wonderful choice for naturalizing into a woodland border. …
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… species in the genus Costus , this plant flowers at a relatively short 2.5 feet in height. For Chicago-area gardeners, this is a plant that can be grown in a good-sized pot outdoors in a …
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