… especially when backlit in early morning or late afternoon. The plant is usually retained for winter interest and cut back in early spring and can also be divided at this time if …
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… to hummingbirds and a range of other pollinators. Ace of Hearts is a dwarf redbud, designed for smaller gardens, reaching heights of only 9 to 12 feet and widths of 10-15 feet with a …
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… Deadhead (remove old flowers) to promote increased flowering but leave a few to set seed for next year's crop. Plant it in full sun after danger of hard frosts has passed in moderately …
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… and attract many early pollinating insects, although in the Midwest, they bloom too early for most butterflies. …
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… and on flowerbed edges, but it is not hardy in Chicago and would need to come indoors for the frosty months. …
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… its variegated pink, cream, and green leaves. Ti plant is primarily grown as a container plant for the variegated foliage; its flowers in November and December are an unusual addition. Ti …
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… Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
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… and yellowish-brown fall color provide three seasons of interest. It is a wonderful choice for naturalizing into a woodland border. …
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… species in the genus Costus , this plant flowers at a relatively short 2.5 feet in height. For Chicago-area gardeners, this is a plant that can be grown in a good-sized pot outdoors in a …
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… spots but well-drained soil is essential. Prune in the winter months to remove dead wood and for shape. …
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