… leaves on this stalwart annual that thrives in the heat and drought of summer and continues to flower right up to frost. Butterflies, honey bees and hummingbirds are all attracted to the nectar rich flowers. This cultivar provides height in the flower bed and is deer resistant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… native hydrangea prefers part shade but will tolerate full sun if kept constantly moist. It is tall (5 feet with a similar spread) and bears large white flower heads in mid to late summer. Since it blooms on new wood, it may be pruned close to the ground in late winter to revitalize the plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Blue-green evergreen foliage is the featured attraction of this hardy pyramidally shaped shrub to 12' in height and 8' width. Plant in full sun and water to get established and thereafter only during extended dry spells. Tolerant of a wide range of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… pink flowers in flat clusters cover the foliage in June in the Chicago area followed by yellow to orange fall color in October. A very hardy cultivar that is popular in Finland. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moisture retentive well drained soils and prune after flowering to maintain …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… but they are so small or high up that we can’t appreciate their unique beauty until they drift to the ground. Small to midsize ornamental trees, however, offer bold, beautiful color at eye level. They play an important role in small landscapes, especially in urban sites where this is no room for a large tree. The individual flowers may be exceptionally small —like those of the …
Type: Plant Info
… As they mature, trees take on an unusual gnarled form. Foliage is deep green and pubescent underneath, turning yellow in fall. Fruits are very fragrant and are commonly used to make jelly. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming perennial grows to a height of 1 foot with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink blooms that attract butterflies from July through October and is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a low-growing variant of the species that can reach a height of 8’ and up to twice as wide. It …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This beautiful shrub grows up to 2 feet high with full sun and moist soil conditions. From May through October it produces fragrant pink and lavender blooms. It is a specimen as a ground cover. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This beautiful shrub grows up to 5 feet high with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. From May through October it produces fragrant pink blooms that attract butterflies. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
