… bicolored flowers are set against darker colored bracts on this nonhardy salvia, which is typically used as a bedding plant in Chicago area gardens. Well-branched and compact, this heat and humidity tolerant Salvia cultivar is a great selection for gardeners looking for 'easy keepers' for their annual display. The …
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… from lavender blue to white and thrives in full sun. A North American native, this species is a great choice for locations that experience hot humid summers. It dislikes heavy, wet winter soils, so planting on a slight mound in the garden is recommended. A pollinator magnet for both birds and insects. The basal foliage retains a …
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… of 5 feet under full sun to partial shade with medium to wet moisture conditions. The plant is ideal as a specimen, a ground cover, or in a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… New! Similar to potatoes, yuca, also known as cassava root, is a star ingredient because of its versatility. Yuca con mojo is a flavor-packed side dish that uses garlic, citrus, and olive oil to make a mouthwatering …
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… large pale green to cream exotically patterned petals with veins and shading in burgundy. This is a parent of many of the more unusual amaryllis that have become commercially available. The … near Miami, Florida. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… At maturity, 'Cherry Cheesecake' stands 5 feet tall and blooms from mid July to fall. It is attractive to bees and hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… native hydrangea prefers part shade but will tolerate full sun if kept constantly moist. It is tall (5 feet with a similar spread) and bears large white flower heads in mid to late summer. … to revitalize the plant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Discovered in Illinois, ‘Emerald Lace’ is a unique hydrangea, featuring ragged dark green foliage, deeply and irregularly lobed. It … soil in part to full shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Geum canadense is commonly known as white avens. It stands 18 – 30 inches tall and blooms in early to late June … it can become hairy. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Chicago region prairie native. Full sun and well-drained soils are keys to success. This plant is a pollinator magnet and a reliable harbinger of cooler temperatures to come. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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