… held well above the glossy deep green foliage. This perennial appreciates a bit of shade in the afternoons but otherwise is a hardy perennial for the Chicago area in moist soils. It was bred by noted British horticulturist and plant breeder Alan Bloom. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of only 8-12 inches in full sun to partial shade and with dry to moderate soil. From late spring to early fall it blooms repeatedly with blue, lavender, and purple flowers. A native of Croatia, this plant is useful in a border or rock garden. The bell-shaped flowers attract bees and butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This exceptional hybrid strain of Dianthus is a true multi-use plant, excellent for massed bedding, growing in the perennial border or in mixed containers and tubs. Plants are midsized, with upright stems of dusky plum-purple …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the clump-forming ornamental grass, northern sea oats, produces inconspicuous green flowers in late summer and early fall. It reaches a maximum height of 5 feet under full sun to partial shade with medium to wet moisture conditions. The plant is ideal as a specimen, a ground cover, or in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are infused with scarlet orange. The flowers are 2 inches wide and face outward. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4- 8. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… this large, vase shaped, deciduous hardy hibiscus. Pruning for size and shape should be done in mid-winter to avoid impacting flower production the following summer. This is a large shrub and should be planted in locations that will accommodate it's mature size. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 6-foot-tall sunflower that will bloom year-round and produces very little pollen. This plant is excellent in the garden (goldfinches love sunflowers) or as a cut flower for the florist trade. Plant it in full sun, and moderately fertile and moist soils. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Switch Grass 'Prairie Sky’ is an upright ornamental grass that grows to a maximum height of 6 feet. It requires full sun to … red blooms. Later, seed plumes are attractive to birds. The plant can be used as a specimen, in a hedge, or in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri is a native of rocky areas on the northwest coast of Madagascar and goes by the common name of … to reproduce the plant vegetatively—an effective survival technique utilized by many species in this genus. This plant in intolerant of frost. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bennett’s Contorted white pine has long, thin, blue-green needles and furrowed bark. However it is the bare, contorted and somewhat weeping branches that provide strong sculptural interest and make it a striking addition to the garden. Easily grown in full sun but tolerates some shade in moderate moist, well-drained soil. Use as a specimen, bonsai, or accent plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
