… While Charlie's stromanthe ( Stromanthe 'Charlie') is prized primarily for its striking green and white variegated leaves, it also puts forth flowering stalks in the …
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… to butterflies. In the winter the interesting gray bark is a feature. This tree is noted for its resistance to Japanese beetle. …
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… and it produces black fruit that attracts birds. The fruit is very sweet and can be used for preserves; it ripens to blue-black in early and mid-fall when the foliage turns shades of …
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… shaped flowers that shade from chartreuse to grass-green on tall (40 – 50") plants ideal for the sunny border and hot, dry summer weather. Zinnias are a favorite of American gardens, …
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… Zizia aurea, golden Alexanders, is a fairly common native wildflower and a great plant for a naturalized landscape. It is one of the earlier blooming natives, producing attractive …
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… Schizachyrium scoparium at Boehm's Garden Center in Rushville, Illinois. Carousel was selected for its rounded, bowl-shaped dwarf habit, superior resistance to lodging in winter and attractive …
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… flowers are accentuated with golden stamens from June through October on this selection noted for an extended season of flower. Tradescantia is adaptable to many types of soil, as long as it …
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… Carlo'. With short sturdy stems, it will withstand windy days in late April and early May. For good displays tulips should be planted close together in masses, rather than in lines like …
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… conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Letterman's ironweed was rated as a good choice for growing in the Chicagoland area in terms of disease resistance and overall performance. …
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… conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Iron Butterfly ironweed received an excellent rating for growing in local conditions. …
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