… produce dark blue to purple spikes atop the broad-leaved, aromatic foliage. Plant this salvia in full sun and average soil, and water enough to establish the root system. They will produce … the spikes of this cultivar are taller and more of deep purple with red-black bracts. It is named after a city in Germany and is also sold as the cultivar 'Vesuvius'. …
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… This is an easy-to-grow houseplant that tolerates a wide range of cultural and environmental … warm, sunny locations, but tolerates some shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Best grown in a soil based potting mix. Water regularly during the growing season, with significantly … rosette. Wider than normal clay pots are often used to make sure this tall and narrow plant is stable and does not topple over. Indoor plants may be taken to shady outside locations in summer. …
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… Popcorn Japanese snowball bush viburnum is named for its abundance of popcorn-like clusters of bright white sterile flowers that almost overwhelm the foliage in May. This cultivar has a dense, rounded habit. The foliage is dark green and turns burgundy in fall. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home …
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… Lantanaphyllum viburnum is so named because its foliage is similar to lantana viburnum but more leathery. This hybrid was developed in Holland around 1925. White flowers in May give way to reddish fruit that eventually turns black. Viburnums are a versatile genus of …
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… Dark Mystery Alumroot is a stunning dark purple Heuchera villosa hybrid. The leaves are large, oak shaped and purple-bronze. In addition, the leaves are highlighted with a silver sheen, and enhanced by a ruffled edge that … high by 24 inches wide, and striking plumes of cream flowers on dark purple stems appear in late spring and early summer increasing the height to 23 inches. Discovered in 2008 by Luc …
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… Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’ is grown for its intensely dark colored large elephant ears. The flowers, produced in winter, are the typical aroid shape and are frequented by several species of tropical bees and … water gardeners looking for a plant with a tropical flare. Prefers full sun but can be grown in partial shade with a reduction in the depth of color of the leaves. The specific epithet …
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… Actaea poetica narcissus ( Narcissus ‘Actaea’) is one of the best known of the cultivars derived from Narcissus poeticus . Pure-white glistening … overlapped, are centered by a small yellow cup with a red rim. This cultivar is reliably hardy in the Chicago area if planted in well-drained, moist soil in full sun or light shade. It usually flowers in mid- to late spring …
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… Tough Love spiderwort is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the … Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden from two Great Plains species that are naturally found in full sun to light shade on barren, dry, rocky, clay to sandy soils in contrast to most …
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… Shinyleaf meadowsweet is native to the eastern U.S. It grows into a dense, compact, rounded mound (3’ X 3’). Tiny white flowers that are attractive to butterflies grow in small flattened clusters in late spring on new wood. Spiraea betulifolia is named for the shape of its leaves, which …
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… of Mother Nature. Of course the weather creates exceptions to the rule. The regular rule is 1 inch of water when daytime temperatures are in the mid-70s Fahrenheit. If temperatures soar into the 90s, double the amount to 2 inches per … frequent, lighter watering (two to three times a week, depending on the weather and planting site) for a few weeks until they establish roots out into the native soil. Growing medium used in …
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