… soil that is kept evenly moist in light or partial shade. This is also a good selection for Bonsai. …
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… grows 15 to 25 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen plant. May and June …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grows 15 to 25 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen plant. May and June …
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… with rich purple flowers such as sage or Siberian iris. Anthea yarrow is the perfect plant for the suburban border garden. It is naturally deer and rabbit resistant and is tolerant of …
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… plants can be kept in large containers and moved indoors in the Chicago region but the need for very warm temperatures necessitate keeping it indoors from the first of September to …
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… It is also attractive as a focal point in the perennial border. A uniquely colored plant for shade gardens …
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… best. Dahlias are ot hardy in the Chicago area, and tubers must be dug, cleaned, and stored for the winter. …
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… edges and appear velvety, held on long dark green stems that make it an excellent choice for cutting. Pollinating insects and hummingbirds love the flowers. Dahlias are not hardy in the …
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… not everyone finds pleasant. Not reliably hardy in the Chicago area, this plant is also noted for its tolerance of salt spray and poor, acidic soils. The very small leaves are deciduous …
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… its variegated pink, cream, and green leaves. Ti plant is primarily grown as a container plant for the variegated foliage; its flowers in November and December are an unusual addition. Ti …
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