… BLUE KAZOO™ spirea gets its name from its blue-green foliage, which emerges tinged with bronze. Fall foliage is red. The genus …
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… America. It has very slender, almost wispy leaves, and sends up feathery panicles that mature from a light, delicate green to blond. This is a grass that moves with the slightest breeze, and …
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… plant is easy to grow with moderate watering. And it’s a great foil for other shade lovers, from ferns and hostas to the brightest impatiens. …
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… grow to a height of about 16 inches. The common name is a misnomer — this species is actually from Mexico, and was in cultivation there prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Marigolds are …
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… established, but require full sun for the best blooms. The meadow sages were derived mostly from the Eurasian species Salvia nemorosa and Salvia pratensis . There are more than 900 species …
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… A plant with historic roots, its seeds were used as currency by the Aztecs and other nations from Mexico extending south to the ends of the Mayan empire until the arrival of the Spanish. The …
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… The chestnut-leaved oak is so named because its leaves resemble the shape of leaves from the chestnut tree. This oak is native to the Caucasus mountains of Iran. The genus Quercus …
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… fall. All rhododendrons and azaleas require an acidic, moisture-retentive soil with protection from the direct sun during the heat of the day. For Chicago-area gardeners, this means heavily …
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… produces large trusses of dark pink flowers with red spots in the throats. Another selection from the Mezitt family of Weston Nurseries, this small-leaved, large shrub (up to 10 feet) …
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… a width of about 4 feet. Like most azaleas, it prefers a partly shaded site with protection from afternoon sun, such as on a northerly or eastern frontage. It requires a rich acidic …
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