… well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while it is resistant to rabbits and deer. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of male peacocks. Distantly related to prayer plants, bananas and gingers, this species is well adapted to humid tropical environments. Tolerant of full sun to partial shade it requires … this plant and its relatives are prone to infestations of spider mites (relative humidity is too low). …
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… Clematis 'Multi Blue' is a fairly vigorous deciduous climber that grows 6-8’ and produces two types of flowers. The … Grow in sun or part shade in a protected spot to prevent damage to the flowers. Multi Blue is a member of clematis pruning group 2 which does not require major pruning just the removal of …
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… Britain in 1573, it makes a beautiful choice when located in the front of a mixed border. It is, however, prone to flop, so be prepared to provide support. Tube clematis does best in full sun to partial shade and is a member of clematis pruning group 3; these plants flower on the current year’s new growth and …
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… Buttonwood, also called button mangrove, is an important part of the shoreline ecosystems in tropical America, from Florida to the … in the landscape. It can tolerate brackish soil, high heat, humidity, and once established, it is also drought-tolerant. It has been used commercially along streets, in parking lots, and by …
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… Cool Gold piggyback plant is a native of the cool forests of western north America. It takes its name from the plantlets … it can form a bright, effective and attractive ground cover in a cool shaded area. This plant is not reliably hardy in Chicago but can be easily overwintered in a pot placed in a location …
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… Purple heart, a member of the spiderwort family, is one of the most common tropical foliage plants offered by garden centers for use in annual … and are nestled in boat-like bracts. The plants will grow in sun or shade, although the color is more intense in sun. The stems root easily and may do so as they trail along the ground. There …
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… The chameleon tulip is aptly named for the color of the petals change dramatically as the flowers develop. Young … Tall Late class of tulips. Plant this tulip in full sun and well-drained soil. This cultivar is not known for its ability to become a perennial in Chicago-area gardens. Like all other …
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… Giant ironweed is a perennial plant that is native to the eastern parts of the US where it grows in locations that are consistently moist. …
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… This SUGAR N' SPICE™ cultivar of Koreanspice viburnum is notable for its abundant fragrant flowers and dense, rounded habit. Pink buds open to white flowers; fall foliage color is wine red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the …
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