… a double-flowered cultivar of false sunflower, also known as ox-eye daisy. 'Asahi' is unique in having numerous congested, toothed central golden florets surrounded by several rings of larger, normal ray flowers. It is a tough, hardy native perennial found in prairies and along the edges of woodlands. At 2 feet tall, this false sunflower is shorter … is drought-tolerant and long-blooming—usually from June to September. This species is found in the wild from Hudson Bay to Florida, and west to North Dakota and New Mexico. …
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… 4½-inch flowers with alternating red and yellow petals and a creamy orange mid-rib. It blooms in mid to late season when it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Although each flower lasts … one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Frans Hals has been awarded Honorable Mention and Junior Citation by …
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… Mary Todd daylily has large, 6-inch, buff-buttery yellow colored, early season flowers. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. This is a lovely addition to any garden. … one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several 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. Mary Todd has been awarded the Stout Silver Medal, Honorable Mention, …
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… unusually large and delightfully fragrant. A nocturnal bloomer, the flowers typically open up in the late afternoon and close the morning of the following day. Although each flower lasts only … night, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several 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. Nicholas has been awarded the Junior Citation and Honorable Mention by …
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… they have branched stems with as many as 10 to 16 buds on each stem. Peudadata irises thrive in or near water but also do well in garden conditions. They are vigorous growers but they are sterile and will not spread in waterways. …
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… benefit is the delicate fragrance that most tall bearded iris possess. Bearded irises do best in full sun, well drained soils in Chicago area landscapes. Typically a planting will need to be divided every 3 to 4 years to … local nurseryman or call the Plant Information Desk at Chicago Botanic Garden for the latest in recommended control measures. …
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… Typically they have branched stems with multiple buds on each stem. Pseudata irises thrive in or near water but also do well in garden conditions. They are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Although they are vigorous growers, they are sterile and will not spread in waterways. …
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… has pale yellow flowers with ruffled edges. The blooms measure 4 inches and appear very early in the season. They are attractive to hummingbirds. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several 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. The American Hemerocallis Society has awarded Suzie Wong the Annie T. …
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… wide, the short showy flowers increase the height to 16 inches. Glitter Coral Bells will grow in sun or shade and will bloom continuously all summer. It is deer resistant, attracts birds and … winter. It belongs to the Terra Nova Nurseries Hollywood Glam™ series and was introduced in 2014. It would be spectacular in containers or mixed boarder plantings. …
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… part sun to shade, avoid full afternoon sun, and moderate moisture. The flowers will develop in spring and early summer and will be attractive to bees and hummingbirds. It is resistant to deer and can be used as a cut flower. Useful in container plantings, mixed perennial borders or as a groundcover for partial shade. The white accents on the leaves will provide a bright focus in shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
