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  • … peonies are actually small stiff-branched shrubs. They should not be cut back or pruned except for dead twigs. It blooms in May and June. It is also resistant to deer. …
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  • … but their susceptibility to diseases in a high humidity environment make them a challenge for most Chicago gardeners. …
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  • … and a flat, circular shape. Flowers open one at a time along the stem, and each flower lasts for weeks. Moth orchids are very popular and sold by the millions in supermarkets and large …
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  • … and there is a huge selection of plants to choose from. Short and sweet is an apt description for this perennial; plant 'Peppermint Twist' in full sun in fertile moist soil where it will grow …
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  • … in all four seasons. Burgundy foliage in spring and summer is the perfect backdrop for the blush-white flowers that turn into red berries in late summer and early fall. The early …
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  • … crushed, smell like popcorn. Plant this tropical-looking plant in full sun and provide room for its rapid growth rate to around 6 feet in size in a Chicago summer. In Africa, concoctions …
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  • … This cultivar was selected for a more intense blue color to the normally green needles and a compact growth habit to 60' …
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  • … Silver Shield is version of the Australian native silver spurflower which is prized for its attractive silvery foliage. Silver Shield grows to about two to three feet tall and wide …
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  • … The common tansy is a Eurasian native that was cultivated in ancient times for medicinal purposes. Be aware that the plant contains a chemical, thujone, that has been known …
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  • … a lemon-yellow base. Tulipa 'Annie Schilder' is a member of the Triumph group of tulips, grown for their long stems and graceful flowers in May. Plant 'Annie Schilder' in well-drained soil and …
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