… This round evergreen conifer needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a maximum height of 12 feet. It is a specimen. The cones attract birds. …
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… This pyramidal evergreen tree can grow to a height of 60 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen in a hedge or a border. …
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… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of 1 foot in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a border or a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
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… This tree needs full sun and moderate soil conditions to reach a height of about 6 feet. From March to August it produces white blooms. It is a specimen in a border. …
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… Q. How do I care for a Norfolk Island pine? A. Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is commonly grown as a houseplant and is sometimes given as a gift plant during the holidays. … should not be left in standing water. In the winter, keep the plant in a cool room around 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and make sure it receives plenty of bright light with no direct sunlight. Water sparingly and allow the soil to slightly dry out between watering. If the air is very dry, lightly mist the needles. Fertilize …
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… leaves with purple undersides and purple stems make this plant a beautiful textural addition to the perennial garden, even when it is not blooming. The leaves of ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’ are a glossy dark green, infused with … from a garden in Scotland by James Crawford, and named after his late wife. In late summer, 3- to 4-foot sturdy stems arise from the foliage with large clusters of buds that open into groups …
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… <p>'Elvera', perhaps better known as MIDNIGHT WINE®, is a deciduous shrub that has pink blooms from April through June and beautiful purple-burgundy … hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. …
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… Pretty as those pink flowers are in spring, the foliage is the main attraction with 'Sunset.', and it puts on an ever-changing show. In spring, the … and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a bush that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. …
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… Cream-edge Tatarian dogwood is so called because of the creamy margins on its grayish green foliage. In other respects, … -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native to cooler temperate areas of North America and Asia. The genus includes 45-60 species, divided …
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… petals and a fruity scent. 'Michael Lindsey' has very fragrant deep violet-red flowers, grows to 8’, and has good yellow fall color. It was selected by plantsman Allen Bush. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Native to the southern states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune until after flowering. The Chicago area is a little north of its native range, so some winter damage may occur, but will not affect …
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