… Asclepias tuberosa is a classic native perennial that's popular because of its rugged habit, bright flowers, and the ability to attract pollinators. 'Blonde Bombshell' is a yellow flowering clone selected from a field of Asclepias tuberosa . This variety has an …
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… Japanese Cornel dogwood ( Cornus officianalis ) is a separate dogwood species from Cornelian cherry dogwood ( Cornus mas ), but shares many of … flowers in late winter/early spring, red fruit and exfoliating bark. The Kintoki cultivar is somewhat smaller than the species and notable for heavy flowering. Members of the genus Cornus …
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… Compressa blood-twig dogwood is a dwarf cultivar with a distinct upright, columnar habit. The species takes its common name from the deep red color of its newer stems in fall. The foliage is thick and crinkly. Small white flowers in spring are followed by black fruit in summer, though …
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… SUMMER DREAMS™ is a compact cultivar of redosier dogwood introduced by Roy Klehm of Song Sparrow Farms. It is notable for its variegated green and ivory foliage and uniform habit. Like the species, it …
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… border. It will grow in full sun to partial shade. Cotinus coggygria ‘Nordine Red’Smoke Tree is a small ornamental, deciduous tree or large bush that is grown for its attractive foliage and plumelike panicles that appear in the summer and look …
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… after danger of the last frost has passed. Plant in full sun in moist soils. This dahlia is not significantly troubled by pests or diseases in the Chicago region. Dahlias were cultivated … Spain named the genus in honor of Andreas Dahl, a student of Carl Linnaeus. This cultivar name is slightly inaccurate, as the diocese of York has an archbishop, not a bishop. …
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… well in full to partial sun locations. Green Spice Coral Bells will attract birds, bees and is resistant to deer. Its mature size is a small mound 9 inches tall by 16 inches wide, with the flowers increasing the height to 28 …
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… Midnight Rose Alumroot, with dark purple leaves splattered with hot pink polka dots, is so delightful. This lovely Heuchera hybrid would be a lively feature in any shady garden. It … extend the height up to 24 inches and add additional interest. It will attract birds, bees and is resistant to deer. Beautiful in containers or as an accent in the front row of a perennial …
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… 'Blue Mouse Ears' is a miniature (8 inches tall, 12 inches wide) hosta with round blue-green leaves. The thick … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Notable for its fragrant flowers which appear in June, Fragrant Bouquet is a medium (1½ feet tall by 3 feet wide) hosta with bright green foliage and narrow creamy … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
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