… This tropical vine is grown for the very ornamental green and silver patterned leaves on long stems. Ideal for …
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… shades above the finely dissected gray-green leaves in the height of summer. This perennial is biennial, meaning that it flowers, sets seed, and dies in the second year. Insects are drawn …
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… as they lay their eggs in what appears to be a dead animal. This native of southern Africa is not hardy outdoors in the Chicago region and grows best in full sun and relatively dry soils. …
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… more flowers. It should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is both heat and drought tolerant. …
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… ‘Darwin’s Blue’ is a clump-forming perennial that can reach a height of 16” with a 12” spread. It blooms in …
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… extremely abundant. Lilac flowers adorn this plant in early summer. The columbine meadow rue is a delicate plant of very fine texture. A first-rate perennial with fine texture. …
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… are dark purple in bright light and purplish green in deep shade. This non-hardy perennial is very versatile and can be used as a seasonal groundcover, in containers and hanging baskets. …
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… soils in the fall in locations that are not prone to strong winds; make sure this tulip is protected from herbivores. …
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… watered until established, but does not tolerate constantly wet conditions. Dutch elm disease is usually not a problem for this tree. …
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… sun, this plant tolerates clay soil, produces buttery yellow blooms with brown centers and is resistant to deer. Sweet black-eyed Susan prefers moist soil and blooms from July through …
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