… Thriving in sunny soils that dry in late summer, this species slowly increases by offsets, and occasionally by seed. Bruised foliage and flowers smell strongly of onions, which may explain why this plant is avoided by deer and rabbits. Butterflies are strongly attracted to the nectar. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… species. It prefers average, well-drained soil in full sun. Alliums are deer resistant and are a perfect companion to interplant with tulips and crocus to deter squirrels and chipmunks from digging up the bulbs. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… for the its shiny green leaves that are highly variegated with patches of yellow, orange, red and burgundy. Evening Glow is a low-growing tender shrub reaching about 5 feet high and 4 feet wide with a pyramidal form, although it is amenable to pruning to shape. It is not hardy in Chicago and will need to be overwintered in a warm sunny location. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… ( Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Shower') grows up to 24 inches tall by 18 inches wide and is known for its bright golden-yellow flowers, interspersed with fine, thread-like foliage. Full sun and well-drained soil are preferred by coreopsis. This cultivar is more drought tolerant than … most of the other species (all of which are native to North America). It is deer resistant and attracts butterflies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… This nonhardy native shrub produces masses of terminal and auxilliary flower clusters from mid-summer up to frost in the Chicago region. Plant this shrub in full sun and provide room for it to grow up to 6 foot tall. It does well in average soil; it is sometimes prone to aphids. This plant is sweetly fragrant in evenings and attracts a multitude of pollinators, including hummingbirds. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… This plant is a hybrid of the Japanese flowering quince and the common flowering quince. It will tolerate a wide range of light (full sun to partial shade) and soil conditions. The peach-pink flowers in the spring give way to fruit that ripens in the fall. The showy yellow fruit is bitter but edible and may be used in preserves. Prune lightly soon after flowering to stimulate growth. Archived …
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… light green needles of a very fine texture, growing in thread-like fronds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. In its native habitat in Japan, Sawara false cypress is a large evergreen tree growing to between 50 and 70 feet in height. The many cultivated varieties of this large evergreen come in various shapes, colors, and textures. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… foil for contrasting with a range of other flower colors in the garden. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils, and protect from chipmunks. When protected, they will produce daughter (side) bulbs and over time produce a mass of flowers rather than a single stalk. Archived Copy: This content …
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… Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous shrub that grows 3-6’ tall and wide. It features dark green leaves and large clusters of flowers which are either lace cap or mophead in structure. Now available … is an unusually large shrub that can reach 6’ tall. It features purplish black branches and pale pink or light blue mophead flowers which appear from May through August. Archived Copy: …
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… Sturdy stems and flowers make Becky shasta daisy ( Leucanthemum × superbum 'Becky') stand out in windy and rainy weather. Porcelain-white flowers with yellow centers are produced atop 3-foot stems … midsummer up to frost (if regularly deadheaded). Its leaf growth tops out at 1 foot in height, and a clump can spread to 2 feet across. This daisy is a reliable, long-term perennial for the …
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