… var. grandilflora ) is a drought-hardy, humidity-proof native of the lower Midwest known for the pairs of blue flowers that open consecutively from late summer through fall. Native to …
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… black elderberry fruits are often used in jellies or pies and also can be made into wine. For best fruiting, plant two or more cultivars in the shrub border or as a screen or backdrop. A …
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… from full sun to full shade, but performs best in part shade where there is sufficient light for the variegation to develop and really pop. Trinette requires regular watering, but likes …
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… sunflower-shaped flowers. Handsome, dark green, arrow-shaped leaves provide a great backdrop for the flowers. All it needs is full sun, moderate water and fertilization, and a trellis or …
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… Coast; in the Pacific coastal regions, it can attain heights of up to 250'. They are used for timber and are valued as Christmas trees because of their short needles with good retention. …
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… or yellow. Caution! Sometimes the weedy Russian elm is marketed as Chinese elm, especially for use as hedges; make sure you have the true species, Ulmus parvifolia . The Chinese or …
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… conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Jonesboro Giant ironweed received a good rating for growing in local conditions. …
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… varieties conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Apollo was rated as an excellent choice for local garden conditions. …
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… conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Fascination was rated as an excellent choice for local garden conditions. …
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… conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Lavendelturm was rated as an excellent choice for local garden conditions. …
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