… conditions and is clay-tolerant. The plant is ideal as a specimen or as a hedge is suitable for espalier treatment. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This silvery plant that does not bear flowers has long, lacy leaves and is used solely for its foliage. Use it to give nice color to the garden bed. One of the more refined artemisias, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… butterfly weed. It is native to our Illinois prairies and an outstanding sun-loving perennial for our gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… adapted to Midwestern soils and climate. Can be used as a perennial addition to the garden or for a seasonal burst of color in large containers and flower beds. Pollinators can't stay away …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub. Bluish-green leaves change to a variety of yellow and red shades in the fall. For success in the Chicago region, the garden soils must be modified to provide an acidic pH with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… perennials from rabbits and other underground pests. Once it starts growing, watch out for slugs. Protect this tall plant from hungry deer, because it is a member of the lily …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… poke a hole in the bottom of the wrapping paper to make sure the soil drains after watering for the longest indoor displays. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 13; plant this morning glory in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, and provide a support for the stems to twine around. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… band on the top, and during the winter the plant takes on a purplish hue. It is excellent for use as screen, background, or accent, because it withstands a wide variety of soils and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
