… seed. Bruised foliage and flowers smell strongly of onions, which may explain why this plant is avoided by deer and rabbits. Butterflies are strongly attracted to the nectar. …
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… dinner with gnocchi, apples, and Brussels sprouts; a creamy sweet potato and apple gratin that is perfect for Thanksgiving; and fresh fish tacos topped with crunchy cabbage-apple slaw. Emily …
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… Boltonia is a spectacular addition to the late-summer garden. Its tall, sturdy stems and wide spread give …
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… Late-blooming into the fall, it tolerates a light frost. It grows 14-20 inches tall and is good for beds and containers. 2021 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago Botanic …
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… Hardy to East Asia, Clematis tibetana is a deciduous vine, blooming from late summer throughout the fall, and featuring 2-inch …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in summer at the tips of the stems clothed in glossy green leaves. The heaviest flowering is in June, followed by occasional blooms into August. Plant 'Aphrodite' in full sun to partially …
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… across. Small white flowers are not the real attraction for these bromeliad cultivars - it is their brightly variegated leaves in contrasting colors. Grow in filtered sun with exceptional …
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… locations—otherwise, well-drained, moisture-retentive soils in full sun are ideal. This plant is free of insect and disease damage in the Chicago area; thrips and spider mites are issues in …
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… leaf growth tops out at 1 foot in height, and a clump can spread to 2 feet across. This daisy is a reliable, long-term perennial for the Chicago region. …
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… ‘Green Thumb’ is a relatively large shrub with a round habit that grows to a height of about 8’. Oblong leaves …
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