… 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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… strain produces seedlings that will flower anywhere from lavender blue to white and thrives in full sun. A North American native, this species is a great choice for locations that … hot humid summers. It dislikes heavy, wet winter soils, so planting on a slight mound in the garden is recommended. A pollinator magnet for both birds and insects. The basal foliage …
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… of July. This will produce denser and more compact plants. It can be divided every 2-3 years in spring. It prefers full sun in average, well-drained soil. …
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… In spring, Elin’s shoots emerge purple then into fern-like blue-green foliage. The mauve and cream flower clusters appear on tall self-supporting stems in July-August. It has a long bloom period because it sets no seed (it is a hybrid between Yellow …
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… pyramidal evergreen with bright green, soft-textured foliage that changes to a yellowish brown in the winter. It grows 12 to 25 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide, making it an ideal hedge or … The foliage is susceptible to winter burn and the plant requires regular watering, especially in the heat of the summer. It can be easily pruned to maintain a neat appearance. …
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… at the tip of the stems that contains dozens of flower buds, providing continuous color in the landscape from May to August. This spiderwort is one of the most adaptable native wildflowers to cultivated garden conditions. It thrives in full sun and moderately moist soils. Over time, the plant clumps up and will reseed if not …
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… Tall, arching stems produce white flowers with dark purple spots and stigmas in September and October on this native of moist woodlands in eastern Asia. This plant typically grows on the sides of ravines and streams where the arching …
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… each flowering spike can produce dozens of flower buds that provide for continuous bloom. Grow in a larger container in a frost free environment with high humidity levels and very well drained soils. …
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… from the Netherlands. It is a single late tulip, one of 15 classes of tulips that vary in bloom time and flower shape. If several classes of tulips are planted together, there will be continuous bloom for several weeks in early- to mid-spring. …
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… "A Gentle Maid In Secret Sighed"—that's the beginning of an old Irish folk song and the inspiration for this … from mi-June to the first hard frost of fall. Like other roses, this one is best grown in full sun locations with good air movement. Unfortunately, it's not particularly fragrant; …
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