… and have no petals (the showy portion is the spiky male stamens). This plant blooms from April to mid-May with a honey scent. It prefers rich, humus-y soil that tends toward the …
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… of these are features of a cranesbill geranium. Johnson's Blue geranium flowers prolifically from late spring through till early fall with large violet-blue flowers. After the flowers fade …
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… grow to six feet or more if not pruned, and it can trained on a support or allowed to cascade from a hanging basket. The flowers, if ever produced, are insignificant. Botanists have had a …
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… or annuals in flower borders and in containers. It takes full sun or partial shade and blooms from spring to fall. It isn’t fussy about soil, moisture, or heat conditions. The leaves, which …
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… grows best in full sun with moderately fertile, well-drained soil. This species comes to us from Japan and is noted for producing a number of cultivars distinguished by differently colored …
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… on the ends of the outreaching stems. The abundant, bright yellow flowers open one at a time from buds at the end of the flowering stalks, above medium green, quilted foliage. Grown in moist …
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… (Its top is frequently killed to the ground in Chicago-area gardens.) This selection came from the J.C. Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina. It was the first-place winner in the Buddleja …
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… are borne in clusters along tall spikes, somewhat resembling bottlebrushes. The flowers open from the top down, rather than the opposite, as with most spike plants. The rounded clump of …
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… Oriental lily ( Lilium 'Acapulco') reaches a dramatic 36 inches in height, spreading fragrance from the back of the garden bed. Humus-rich, well-drained soils with adequate moisture during the …
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… deep enough to remain cool. Lower plants surrounding the lilies will help protect their roots from drying out. Lilies make an excellent cut flower with long-lasting blooms and buds that …
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