… <p>This native of tropical rain forests in Central and South America is noted for its large, architectural foliage, which can reach 10 or 12 feet high. While it does … the petals. That’s so bats can pollinate them. </p> <p><em>Louteridium</em> donnell-smithii is only hardy to Zone 10, so it’s going to be a container plant for most of us. With constant …
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… lomariifolia at the Donard Nursery in Northern Ireland. This statuesque evergreen shrub is an outstanding specimen during the winter, when it produces an explosion of sprays of … make Charity Oregon grape holly a strong focal point in the winter garden. Unfortunately, it is not hardy enough to be grown outdoors in the Chicago region. …
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… to red-purple flowers. The foliage emerges maroon and matures to dark green. This cultivar is noted for abundant blooms and excellent disease resistance; it is planted extensively at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Crabapples are small flowering trees that …
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… open to flowers with a pink blush that fade to white. The fruit of this vase-shaped cultivar is gold. Walters Siberian crabapple is reported by the University of Illinois Extension to have excellent disease resistance. …
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… Malus sargentii is notable for its low, spreading habit. Reddish-pink buds open to white flowers and are followed by small red fruit that persist until frost. This species is extensively planted at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Crabapples are small flowering trees that …
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… American Alumroot 'Bressingham Bronze' is a lovely variation of an attractive native plant. At maturity it will be approximately 12 … sun and in shade. In milder climates the foliage will remain attractive though the winter. It is resistant to deer and will attract bees and birds. Lovely as an accent in containers or in a …
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… suitable in containers, the front of shady perennial borders or as a groundcover. Mature size is 8 inches tall by 16 inches wide, and it prefers moderate moisture and will tolerate sun to part shade. It will attract hummingbirds and bees and is resistant to deer. In areas with milder winters the foliage will remain attractive. This …
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… Strawberry Candy daylily is a strawberry pink blend with a rose red eye-zone and a golden green throat. The blooms appear … measuring 4 ¼ inches and stay open for at least 16 hours. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are several buds on each …
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… large hosta features apple green leaves with wide dark green margins and fragrant flowers. It is a sport of H . 'Guacamole.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Blue Ice is a small hosta with slug resistant, blue green leaves. It may take several years to reach its … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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