… strong, upright stems. Smaller, branching lateral spikes create a candelabra-like effect when in full bloom. Easy to grow, it prefers moderate to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in the perennial bed, it is attractive to butterflies. …
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… strong, upright stems. Smaller, branching lateral spikes create a candelabra-like effect when in full bloom. Red Arrows grows to about 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide and has lance-shaped leaves that surround the stems. Easy to grow, it prefers moderate to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in the perennial bed, it is attractive to butterflies. …
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… spreading from, 'Safari Sunrise' is one of the few aloes that can be used as a groundcover in hot, arid climates. It puts on a a vibrant display of color from late summer to mid-winter, … buds that soften to coral as they mature, then open to white flowers. as well as a specimen in garden soil or a container. A prolific bloomer. Like so many aloes, it needs to come indoors well before winter in Chicago's climate. …
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… ( Anemone × hybrida ‘September Charm’) begins producing large pink flowers that dance in the breeze atop long, wiry stems from late summer until frost. A hardy perennial, this species requires constantly moist soil in a slightly shaded setting. The plant will slowly clump up over time if it is moderately … increase clump size if it is very satisfied with the location. Unsatisfactory locations result in a swift death; this is not a plant for slow, lingering farewells. …
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… foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in late spring. The stems grow to 24 inches tall. Europa does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is … and deer. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… Unlike other astilbes with dissected leaves, 'Sprite' has deeply lobed, rich green foliage. In early summer its pale, silvery-pink flowers are borne in airy clusters above the lustrous green foliage. The entire plant stands about 1 foot tall. The … plant, a ground cover, or at the water's edge. Its rich foliage and bright flowers thrive in shady sites. …
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… moist, well-drained soil. Hummingbirds and butterflies love the fragrant flowers that arrive in early summer and last until the fall. It is a specimen, great in large containers and small gardens. Withered branches should be removed in the spring before the new shoots start appearing. …
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… This cultivar was developed at the Horticultural Research Institute located in Boskoop, Netherlands. It has silvery-green foliage with pendulous cones of pink blooms that … to a maximum height of seven feet with full sun and moist, well-drained soil, and is great in a border or as a cutting plant. It should be pruned back periodically to enhance its growth, and the deaden flowers should be removed when in bloom to extend the bloom. …
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… moist, well-drained soil. Hummingbirds and butterflies love the fragrant flowers that arrive in early summer and last until the fall. It is a specimen, great in large containers and small gardens. Withered branches should be removed in the spring before the new shoots start appearing. …
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… of North America. As its name suggests, Baby Joe is a diminutive form reaching only 2 feet in height and 3 feet in width. It bears lavender-rose flowers in late summer and early fall which are loved by pollinators and with its shorter stems the …
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