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  • … in early autumn,” says Jill Selinger, manager of continuing education. “One of its best assets is that it grows well in dry shade, where so many other plants I tried have failed.” …
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  • … “This is a tree-form lilac with creamy white flowers in June, and excellent winter interest from its …
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  • … The itsy bitsy spider Photo by Lois Cinert DNA testing is helping to sort out some of the more crowded and confusing orchid genera, like Pleurothallis . …
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  • … huge, with plants weighing up to two tons, but some are truly tiny; the flower of this species is just .1 inch in size—a whole .04 inch larger than its aptly named cousin, Quekettia pygmaea . …
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  • … SERENA® Waterfall Mixture Angelonia This heat-loving annual is care-free with continuous pink, purple and white blooms. Use it to fill garden beds and mixed …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … leaflets which turn red in the fall. It prefers full to partial sun in well-drained soil. It is hardy in this zone (Zone 5) with some protection. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … September on this drought tolerant perennial. The green foliage smells like licorice when it is bruised of brushed. Plant in full sun in very well drained soils and avoid using leaf mulch to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … and end in small knobs. This shade-loving perennial reseeds and can become naturalized. It is reliable in most gardens. …
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  • … Pendula nootka cypress ( Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula') is a statuesque evergreen addition to the Chicago landscape. Its graceful, pendulous lateral …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … It has showy green blooms in May and June. It can be used in a border or as a ground cover. It is resistant to deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant