… 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 …
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… Ninebark is a cross between Dart's Gold and Diablo ninebarks that has copper-colored foliage in spring that darkens to a red in summer. Eastern ninebark is a deciduous shrub that is native to the south-eastern parts of North America, where it is found along streams and in dry areas such …
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… The dark burgundy petals of Dahlia 'Bashful' shade to hot pink at the tips, with a boss of golden stamens in the center of the flower. The 3-inch, Collarette-style flower blooms on a plant that grows to …
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… upright habit and cold hardiness. It bears fragrant white blooms that are slightly larger than the species. In the more southern parts of its range, sweetbay magnolia is evergreen but it may lose all or … Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
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… Six large white tepals with a pleasant fragrance adorn Wada's Memory magnolia hybrid in early spring. This cultivar is known for blooming at an early age when the distinctive upright growth habit of the lateral branches is most pronounced. With age the … Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
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… Narcissus ‘Gold Metal’ is in Division 1. It has yellow petals and a long yellow trumpet. It blooms in mid to late season. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the …
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… Pink Lightning has light to deep pink plumes on top of mounded dark green foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in mid summer. Pink Lightning is a dwarf astilbe, growing to only 16 inches tall. It does well in …
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… 'Everlasting Light' daylily has icy yellow flowers with a green throat. The blooms are quite large, measuring 6½ inches and appear early in the season. As the name implies, it is green all year long in milder climates. Although each … 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. …
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… Tetrina’s Daughter daylily has lemon yellow flowers in midseason. The delightfully fragrant blooms are 5 inches across and sit atop tall, 35-inch … 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. …
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… Solidaga rigida , stiff goldenrod, has some of the largest individual flowers of the genus – up to ½” in diameter. A native perennial to 5’ x 2.5’ whose flat topped inflorescence (group of flowers) …
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