… family. It blooms in late summer with small white-lavender flowers. It can grow in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, fertile soils. Useful as groundcover for controlling erosion, it naturalizes by rhizomes and can become aggressive. …
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… and pink. This series is more floriferous than traditional echinacea. It is great addition to the garden beds or large containers for a bright summer display. It has excellent landscape performance and winter hardiness. …
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… appear near mid-summer among the dark green, almost black, linear shaped leaves. This slow to spread groundcover is not winter hardy in most Chicago gardens, unfortunately. Tolerates shade and drought, once established. In tropical gardens it is frequently used as a substitute for lawn grasses. …
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… Transylvanian sage is an upright perennial that can grow to 3 feet tall. A native of the Transylvanian Mountains in Romania, it produces square stiff … of lavender-blue flowers from June through September. Grow it with silver or white plants for a stunning effect in the perennial border. …
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… in moderately moist and fertile soils. Unfortunately, the lily-flowered tulips are not known for their ability to naturalize in Chicago-area gardens; protect it from rabbits and deer. …
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… are stone-like garden containers you can make at home from common materials. They are great for shallow-rooted hardy perennials, dwarf alpines, herbs or annuals. Examples of these versatile … Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden . Download step-by-step instructions for building your own trough …
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… fill the garden with color from July through the first part of October. Bred specifically for landscape, pot, and cut flower sales, this cultivar is an improvement over older cultivars … full sun and in well- drained, moisture-retentive soils. This plant is a pollinator attractor for the home and commercial landscape. …
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… that some of my evergreens have become discolored. Should I be concerned? A: It is normal for the foliage of some evergreens, such as arborvitae ( Thuja ) and boxwood ( Buxus ), to change color in cold weather. The different color of the foliage in such species is not indicative of a pathogen or cultural disorder; it is a normal response to winter temperatures. Species that are known to change color in cold weather include: …
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