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  • … appear all along the sinuous stems of this cactus from Oaxaca in early spring.  This species is adapted to growing in cracks and crevices of cliffs, etc. The small pale yellow spines that …
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  • … yellow petals and spurs surround a deeper yellow cup. This hardy but short-lived perennial is great for partially shaded to full sun locations and attracts pollinators. To insure …
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  • … location and in moderately rich, moisture-retentive soil; provide a stake for support if the site is prone to strong winds. …
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  • … This exceptional hybrid strain of Dianthus is a true multi-use plant, excellent for massed bedding, growing in the perennial border or in …
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  • … trumpet -shaped flowers at about the same time as the lilac bushes are blooming. Leptodermis is a dwarf, mounding, deciduous shrub from northern China that typically grows to only 12-18” …
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  • … This plant is native to Japan and parts of China. In early spring, dark green, strap-like foliage appears. …
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  • … 6-foot-tall sunflower that will bloom year-round and produces very little pollen. This plant is excellent in the garden (goldfinches love sunflowers) or as a cut flower for the florist …
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  • … Chicago region prairie native. Full sun and well-drained soils are keys to success. This plant is a pollinator magnet and a reliable harbinger of cooler temperatures to come. …
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  • … four to six weeks after they are brought into a warm brightly lit area and watered. This is a great plant for forcing indoors for Thanksgiving, Christmas, the New Year, or Valentine's …
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  • … large pale green to cream exotically patterned petals with veins and shading in burgundy. This is a parent of many of the more unusual amaryllis that have become commercially available. The …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant