… azaleas are almost all descendant of Rhododendron indicum and, while the straight species is usually red, the cultivars vary greatly in flower color. Not hardy, these seasonal beauties …
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… Bloodroot is among the earliest spring flowers to be found in the woods in eastern and central North …
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… streams, in woodland gardens or as a ground cover. Japanese beetles may mar the foliage. This is a gently elegant beauty for the woodland garden. …
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… meet ideal conditions are nonexistent; however for those gardeners that love a challenge, it is possible to find microclimates where it will survive. …
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… 2, it prefers moderate moisture and can be placed in full sun or partial shade. This shrub is ideal as an accent plant or for use in rock gardens. …
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… It has blue blooms above the handsomely divided leaves from late April through early June. It is a great selection for under the canopy of deciduous trees but can also be grown in full sun. …
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… deep purple and silver stems and leaves. This 'nativar'—a cultivar of a native species—is perfectly at home in our Chicago area soils and climate. Simply water enough to get the plants …
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… upper petals are very distinctive, as are the long, flowering spikes. This butterfly orchid is native from the Caribbean islands to northern South America. Grow this orchid in bright light, …
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… good air movement to combat powdery mildew. Spider mites may be a concern if relative humidity is extremely low. …
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… Deep green leaves during the growing season take on a bronze-ish cast in winter. This plant is somewhat deer resistant. It grows to 5 feet in height and 4 feet in width at maturity, and …
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