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  • … sun or part shade, though you'll get a better crop in full sun. You will need a male kiwi vine for pollination. And plan on frequent pruning and strong support...the vines are large and …
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  • … these woody twining vines can reach  25 feet.  You'll need both a male and a female vine for fruiting. They'll they grow well in part shade, but you'll get a better crop in full sun. A …
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  • … are also denser in nutrients like vitamin C than grocery store kiwis. You will  need a male for pollination. And plan on frequent pruning and strong support. Left unchecked, these woody …
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  • … Aechmea 'Black Jack' is grown for its narrow, strap-like, glossy leaves that are very dark red, almost black. The foliage tends …
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  • … The spotted foliage is quite decorative and the flowers are said to be unusually attractive for this group of aloes. …
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  • … inflorescences. Unfortunately, this plant requires a container too large and heavy for most Chicago-area gardeners to move indoors in the fall to escape winter's freezing …
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  • … of the Linnean Society , London, the plant was named by John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920) in 1880 for a Mr. Thrask, about whom nothing is known. Attractive to birds, butterflies, and bees, the …
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  • … Almost everyone is familiar with Aloe vera , the pass-along plant known widely for its ability to ease the suffering associated with burns, minor wounds, and insect bites. Few, …
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  • … heat. It is most effective when grouped into large drifts and makes an excellent ground cover for parks, highway medians, prairie gardens, and perennial beds. The genus Andropogon contains …
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  • … Summersweet flowers on new wood so prune in late winter. It is a versatile plant, suitable for borders or screens, or as a specimen plant. The botanical name refers to the shape of the …
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