… Senecio stellata ‘Giovanna’s Select’ is a seed strain featuring purple, blue, and blue-purple flowers on 3 feet tall plants that thrive under cool, moist, shady conditions. This species is an annual in the Chicago area but is perennial in USDA zones 9 to 10. Free of … the exception). Seeds are started in February in a cool greenhouse (like pansies and primulas) for planting out after the last of the hard freezes. Taxonomic research using DNA analysis …
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… orange flowers shade from red orange through peach from mid-June up to the first hard frost on this disease-resistant shrub rose. The colors intensify in warmer weather, an unusual characteristic for a rose. Plant this rose in full sun and in moderately moist, fertile soils in a location that … by deer and rabbits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… BALMY PURPLE™ beebalm is derived from a north American native plant and grows to about 12 inches high and around 12 … flowers from late spring to early summer. Its small size and neat habit makes it a great plant for the front of a border. Beebalm grows in sunny or partially shady areas. If you gently rub your …
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… starry white flowers appear in June and contrast beautifully with the dark burgundy foliage of this dwarf form of a small shrub native to eastern and central North American. It originated as a … of the species. Full to partial sun and average soils are among the few requirements needed for success with this 4-foot tall deciduous shrub. The early frosts of fall bring out reddish … and in winter, after the leaves have dropped, the attractive exfoliating bark on the branches is revealed. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… why. Plant in full sun in moderately rich moisture retentive soils and treat as needed for black spot and powdery mildew.>/p> Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Q. My small aquatic garden is beautiful, but there is too much algae on the water surface. How do I get rid of it? A. A small amount of algae in water gardens is a … too frequently, their uneaten food will encourage algae. If your pond contains too many fish for the volume of water, you will probably need a pumped filtration system. A brand new pond …
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… the base on a slow-growing plant with an almost columnar habit. It blooms in late spring and is rarely vulnerable to frost damage. Its short stature makes it suitable for narrow spaces in small gardens. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning … collection includes almost 60 varieties of magnolia and more than 150 plants Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Narcissus ‘Beersheba’ is in Division 1. It blooms in mid spring with white flowers that are 4 ½ inches wide and face … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his … where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… can persist until fall. It makes a bold statement in the garden. Native to western China, it is one of the tallest species of artemisia. Unlike its cousins, it is grown for its showy flowers and is a bold standout in the border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The flower has brilliant white, fused petals that form a deep cup that encases the bright yellow tuft of stamens. Ferny lacy foliage accents the blooms. Dead-head for repeat blooming through out the summer months. …
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