… purple centers are produced from mid spring thru late September on this annual that thrives in sunny locations. The deep green pointed leaves are not bothered by rabbits, etc. while the flowers attract butterflies and honey bees. Deadhead flowers earlier in the season to insure a bountiful supply of bloom from late summer into fall. …
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… Small clusters of very fragrant, bright yellow small ball shaped flowers are tucked in among the deep green very shiny leaves on this large shrub to small sized tree. The fragrance … the plant encouraging gardeners and visitors to search for the relatively small flowers. Grow in bright light, warm temperatures, high humidity and moisture retentive soils for best results. …
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… perennial from Central America thrives during the heat and humidity of summer when planted in full sun and well drained soils. Attracts a number of pollinators and is basically insect and disease free. Plant after soils have warmed in late Spring/early Summer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… height of 3 feet. It requires full sun or partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In late spring and early summer it produces showy yellow or brown flowers. This vine can be used as a ground cover or in a border. It was considered to be medicinal but has been found to be highly toxic. …
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… cup featuring blue flowers above cream colored sheaths anchored by large red bracts. Grow in full sun, water frequently but make sure the free draining soil media dries in between watering. Bring indoors before the first hard frost. …
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… Camassia cusickii is a North American bulb native to moist meadows in northeastern Oregon. Camassia is derived from the Native American name for this group of plants – quamash. Beautiful blue flowers and a tolerance for moist soils in summer make this bulb an ideal selection for Chicago area gardeners. Unlike its cousin, …
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… It makes a wonderful ground cover or rock garden plant. Blue star-shaped flowers about 1 inch in diameter cover the plant in spring. A dainty and profuse bloomer, this early spring-flowering bellflower is native to …
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… Pale pink or yellow flowers beginning in July are a hallmark of this small cactus thickly covered with small white spines. This native … requires a very sunny location, exceptionally well drained soils, and little if any water in winter (to avoid root rot). The bright red fruits are edible and a favorite of birds. …
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… Hippolyta snowdrop was named in honor of the Queen of the Amazons is a hybrid featuring large flowers with multiple, large, … is sweetly fragrant and resistant to predation from deer, rabbits, voles, etc. The chemicals in the sap and flowers that ensure there is no tissue damage below freezing also deter herbivores. …
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… first frost. It grows to a height of about 18 inches with a spread of up to 2 feet when grown in full sun to partial shade and moderate soil conditions. This sterile cultivar was vegetatively propagated from a chance seedling discovered in an English garden. …
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