… Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina' has large deep blue flowers with reddish purple throats and large creamy white staminal columns. This is a deciduous shrub that grows 6 -9 feet tall and blooms from mid summer to fall. It is hardy in zones 5 – 9. Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina' is … named syriacus, it was thought to have originated in Syria, but it is actually native to China and India. Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of Korea. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous shrub that grows 3-6’ tall and wide. It features dark green leaves and large clusters of flowers which are either lace cap or mophead in structure. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Shamrock’ is a compact lace cap cultivar growing to 3-4’ tall and wide. Depending on soil type, it features either pink or violet sterile florets from May …
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… Compact panicles of oversized florets start out lime green and quickly change to a pure white that in fall, with cooler temperatures, turn to pink. This … height, should be done in late winter. Plant this hydrangea in full sun to partial shade, and water it during periods of drought. Once established, it can withstand deer and rabbit damage but newly planted specimens might need protection. Archived Copy: This content …
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… attractive foliage that is dark green on top with siver undersides. A native of the eastern and southeastern USA, it needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions to reach a height of 6 feet, although it needs protection from heat in hot climates and from cold winds in colder regions. From early spring to midsummer it produces attractive …
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… Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society for the purity of the flower color and its hardiness and vigor in garden settings. Plant butterpat sneezeweed in full sun and in average soil that retains moisture during periods of drought. Staking is recommended if …
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… Pale green flowers mature to white and take on a pinkish cast with age. Best performance is achieved in partial shaded, moist garden … is persistent in very mild winters but deciduous most years in Chicago. Deer find the flowers and leaves objectionable. Wild collected by Chicago Botanic Garden staff in the Republic of … naturally sparkling mineral water) in the Southern Caucasus Mountain range. Growing in shrubby and light woodlands in partially shaded areas. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… This semi-evergreen perennial produces white blooms between February and March in a partial to fully shaded area. Requires medium soil moisture and benefits from a layer of mulch around (not on top of) the crown. Chemicals in the sap cause a stinging sensation to mouth, tongue, and throat, which probably explains why this plant is not troubled by deer or rabbits. The common …
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… red, frequently with darker spots on the petals. Red lady lenten rose grows well in moist soil and tolerates partial shade. In most winters, the evergreen foliage is damaged and can be removed as the flowers start to push up through the soil without harming the plant. This is a great selection for gardens plagued by deer and rabbits, as all parts taste bad (toxic if consumed in very large quantities). Archived Copy: …
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… fragrance. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. Alabama Jubilee is long lived, easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Alabama Jubilee tolerates both warm and cold weather. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… daylily has huge 8- inch brilliant yellow flowers with green throats. It blooms in mid season and is a striking addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Chicago Star was awarded Honorable Mention by the …
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