… fragrant blooms are 5 inches across and sit atop tall, 35-inch high stems. Tetrina’s Daughter is nocturnal. The blooms open up in the late afternoon and close the following morning. Although … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… Big Yellow Bird daylily is a striking addition to any garden, with huge 7-inch bright yellow blooms on tall stems with … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in either full sun or part shade. …
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… are quite large, measuring 6½ inches and appear early in the season. As the name implies, it is green all year long in milder climates. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… Small, deep blue flowers on tall thin spikes come into bloom from mid-summer up to the first hard frost. Finely dissected leaves are fern-like in appearance and tolerate humid … better than other species of lavender. When leaves are bruised or crushed, the fragrance is closer to oregano than the traditional lavender. This plant is unfortunately not hardy in Chicago-area …
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… Iris tectorum ‘Alba’ is one of the crested group of irises that produces short spikes of white flowers above fan-like … shaded conditions. Well drained soils are a must, leading gardeners in early China and Japan to grow it along the rooflines of their homes or on top of their masonry walls. The dried and powdered rhizomes were used to make the white powder traditionally used to create the perfectly white facial features of …
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… Plant 'Blue Paradise' in full sun and in fertile, moist soil, where it will grow to 40 inches and produce elegant panicles of flowers from July to August. Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf produced this mildew-resistant perennial that … in the evening. They attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The paniculata species of phlox is the most magnificent, and there is a huge selection to choose from. …
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… Q. Do I need to prune my roses in spring? A. Early April, or when the forsythia begins to bloom, is a good time to assess how your roses came through the winter, and to determine what their …
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… Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis ‘Skycole’ Skyline©, commonly called honey locust, is native from Pennsylvania to Iowa south to Georgia and Texas. It typically grows 60-80 feet (less frequently to 120 feet) tall with a …
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… This pyramidal evergreen tree needs partial shade to full shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 30 feet. It is resistant to deer. …
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… Adams intermediate yew ( Taxus x media ‘Adams’) is an evergreen tree that grows to a maximum height of 20 feet under full sun or partial shade … produces green flowers that are ornamentally insignificant and later become brown seeds. It is most often used as a screen or a hedge. …
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