… produced atop four foot tall plants from very late June through the end of September. Plant in full sun, moisture retentive soils and stake when young if the location is windy. Insect and disease free in the Chicago area. …
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… Ivory-white buds open to starburst-shaped flowers above crisp green leaves edged in yellow that fades to ivory over the season. Native to seasonally wet meadows in western North America, this species is well-adapted to the heavy soil that is periodically …
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… central trunk. Taxonomists have argued over which genus this plant should correctly be placed in. By any name, it makes a strong focal point in the landscape. …
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… bloom throughout the growing season if kept deadheaded or regularly cut for indoor use. Plant in full sun in moderately rich, well-drained soils. Pollinators love the flowers and songbirds are drawn to …
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… Ruby Joe pye weed is much like the tradition native Joe pye weed but starts blooming earlier in the spring and goes later in the summer. The overall stature is shorter and less floppy but still has big pink blooms with …
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… yellow flowers are held on slender stems above a clump of mid green hairy basal leaves. Plant in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 4b – 9a. …
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… semi- doubles held on thin wiry stems above a clump of green basal leaves. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4- 8. …
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… of 3 feet with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It has showy green blooms in May and June. It can be used in a border or as a ground cover. It is resistant to deer. …
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… Carex radiata is perennial sedge common throughout Illinois, where it is found in woodlands and ravines. It prefers dappled sunlight to medium shade, moist conditions, and a rich loamy soil with abundant organic matter. The light green leaves grow in thick clumps and reach 12 inches tall, preferring a cool environment. …
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… This hybrid has the classic Cattleya orchid-shaped flower in a deep red with a bilaterally symmetrical yellow blotch on the lip. It comes with the famous orchid fragrance as well. Grow this orchid in bright light, with high humidity and temperatures, good air movement, and potting media with …
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