… and yellowish-brown fall color provide three seasons of interest. It is a wonderful choice for naturalizing into a woodland border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… its reddish-purple fall color, it provides three seasons of interest, but it is best known for its hairy flower panicles in late summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… spots but well-drained soil is essential. Prune in the winter months to remove dead wood and for shape. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… emerge from a corm. Crocosmias like it warm, and although ‘Lucifer’ is considered the hardiest for the Chicago area, it is best planted in full sun in a south-facing location close to a wall; …
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… to hummingbirds and a range of other pollinators. Ace of Hearts is a dwarf redbud, designed for smaller gardens, reaching heights of only 9 to 12 feet and widths of 10-15 feet with a …
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… early fall until a secondary bloom extends the show later into the fall. It is a magnet for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds attracted to its honey scented blooms. Minimal water is …
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… especially when backlit in early morning or late afternoon. The plant is usually retained for winter interest and cut back in early spring and can also be divided at this time if …
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… years to bloom. Native to our Illinois prairies, iti is an outstanding sun-loving perennial for our gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
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… staple. The leaves, cooked to rid them calcium oxalate crystals, are used as greens. Grown for its eye-catching foliage, it prefers partial shade and humusy, moist or wet, slightly acidic …
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