… on a plant that grows to 2½ feet by the end of the season. This is a great little dahlia for bedding, containers, and cut flowers. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago area, and tubers …
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… form will sparkle in any garden setting, especially in groups of 3 or more plants. Bred for the cut flower industry, Karma blooms are prolific, on tall straight stems. A favorite in …
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… dark flower scapes appear, the tiny flowers open to creamy white. Although grown primarily for the striking foliage, the flowers add a delicate bonus to early summer gardens. Blackout …
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… with scorching summers. It will attract hummingbirds, bees and is resistant to deer. Suitable for containers, perennial borders and as a groundcover. …
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… grandifolius is also known as Swamp Rosemallow, a name which indicates the plant’s preference for swamps and marshes. It grows at the edges of ponds or streams in the southeastern United …
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… 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 patches of …
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… of 12 feet. Over time this plant can form clumps up to ten feet wide making them suitable for screens or hedges in warmer locations. Heliconias like moist but freely-draining soils and …
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… several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. Alabama Jubilee is long lived, easy to grow and does well in full sun to …
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… 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. 'Chicago Apache' …
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… 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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