… This fast-growing shrub with cherry-red stems is a great choice for brightening the winter garden, according to outdoor floriculturist Tim Pollak. Cardinal …
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… It’s the leaves of this orchid that tell a story: strongly vanilla-scented, they were brewed for a fragrant tea in Victorian times. It was called faham, or Bourbon tea—the latter referring …
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… balsam fir is an evergreen conifer with dense dark green needles. Used as a specimen plant for rock gardens, it displays bright lime-green new growth each spring. The slow growth rate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It is considered to be an Ancient Woodland Indicator species. Leaves are gathered in the wild for salad, soup, and sandwiches. The bulb and flowers are also edible. It is floriferous and …
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… throughout the summer. This cultivar is a butterfly magnet whose flowers are also noted for long vase life indoors. This is a reliable perennial in the Chicago area if planted in …
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… Ruby Perfection cabbage is another of the edible members of the Brassicaceae that can be used for ornamental and/or culinary uses. Cabbages are typically heavy feeders and thrive in rich well …
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… from early summer to early fall, sometimes to frost. The mildly fragrant flowers are a magnet for butterflies. Deadheading will lengthen blooming time. It grows to a maximum height of six …
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… This imposing plant grows up to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide and is best for a large garden. Use it as a specimen plant or in a naturalistic garden. Resembling cotton …
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