… with deciduous small leaves, and will reach a height of six feet with a similar spread. In late May, specatacular red-orange flowers with a pleasing fragrance appear on leafless stems. It needs well-drained, organic, acid soil and thrives in sun or partial shade. …
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… Deep pink buds open to a peachy apricot with yellow shading in late spring to early summer on this cultivar, developed as a member of the famous Exbury Hybrids in England. Like other azaleas, it prefers a partially shaded site with evenly moist soils and an …
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… of the species, developed before ankle-biter annuals became all the rage. Growing up to 4 feet in height, this great annual (perennial in USDA Zones 7 and warmer) with burgundy-reddish flowers is perfect to use toward the back of …
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… burnet forms soft clumps of gray-green compound leaves and has a tidy, fern-like appearance. In summer, slightly arching spikes emerge from the foliage and are covered with multitudes of … pink flowers at the top, resembling bottle brushes. Use this plant beside ponds and streams, in woodland gardens or as a ground cover. Japanese beetles may mar the foliage. This is a gently …
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… Light yellow new growth matures to light green mature needles in early summer on this dwarf cultivar. Like other cultivars of Japanese umbrella pines, it … cool but not cold temperatures, full sun, and acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soils. In the Chicago region, the locations that can meet ideal conditions are nonexistent; however for …
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… Pasqueflower is great for rock gardens. In late March or early April, large, six-petaled flowers are produced singly on fuzzy stems; they … a soft purple with a showy center of yellow stamens. Plumed seed heads have ornamental value in the summer garden. This plant forms a basal rosette of leaves that are extremely hairy when …
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… Pasque flower is great for rock gardens. In late March or early April, large, six-petaled flowers are produced singly on fuzzy stems; they are white with a showy center of yellow stamens. Plumed seedheads have ornamental value in the summer garden. This plant forms a basal rosette of leaves that are extremely hairy when …
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… feet high by 2 feet wide. Hardy to USDA zone 2, it prefers moderate moisture and can be placed in full sun or partial shade. This shrub is ideal as an accent plant or for use in rock gardens. …
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… June. It is a great selection for under the canopy of deciduous trees but can also be grown in full sun. In drier climates, it suffers from spider mites but they are rarely a problem for Chicago-area …
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… silver stems and leaves. This 'nativar'—a cultivar of a native species—is perfectly at home in our Chicago area soils and climate. Simply water enough to get the plants established in a sunny location. They attract a number of pollinator insects, including bumblebees and, over …
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