… a tall filler in flower beds or can be used as a cut flower. Plants come into flower in August and continue into October and are best grown in full sun and average soils. Flowers last longer during the cooler temperatures of fall. Like Queen Anne's lace, it is an insect pollinator magnet when in flower. …
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… with bright yellow blotches are produced up to three weeks earlier than other snapdragons and will repeat flower throughout the summer if deadheaded (old flowers removed before they produce seeds). The flowers, like other snapdragons, have a light, pleasing fragrance, and the foliage is deer resistant. Plant this snapdragon early in the season when soils are still cool, and stake …
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… Frosty is a begonia that lights up the shade with its frosted leaves and pink flowers. It’s an Angel … it to reach 4’ in its natural environment. Begonias are native to tropical climates in Africa and Asia as well as South America, where they thrive on the forest floor, so they’re generally …
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… This shrubby perennial grows to a height of 5 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has mauve-blue flower spikes that measure 6 inches or longer, covered with hundreds of tiny florets that attract butterflies and hummingbirds from May through October. Like other butterfly bushes, it will regrow from the root system after a hard winter. It can be used as a specimen in a hedge or a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Tall spikes of indigo blue flowers begin in late May and continue through June on this short-lived perennial. Plant this delphinium in full sun and in moisture-retentive, well- drained soil, and stake bloom spikes the first year to prevent … Plants are prone to crown rot in hot, humid weather, so planting on a slightly elevated mound is encouraged. All parts of the plants are poisonous. …
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… ‘Girard Purple’ is a medium-sized shrub or small tree with a rounded habit. Oblong leaves are initially medium-green changing to a dark green then to orange and crimson in the fall. The flowers are small, fragrant, twisted and crinkled purplish-red petals emerging from a purplish maroon calyx. As the leaves develop the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… large upright pure yellow heliconia bracts during Chicago's winter in protected greenhouses and conservatories. From each water storing bract, small pale colored true flowers appear in … attracting pollinating insects but particularly hummingbirds looking for nectar. This is a plant native to warm humid tropical climates and requires full sun, consistently moist soils and high humidity. Challenging but not impossible …
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… the 1-foot mounded foliage on this annual that thrives in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Cut back old blooms to promote a second flush of flowers. Grow in full sun and moist, well-drained soils and provide a location with good air movement to combat powdery mildew. Spider mites may be a concern if relative humidity is extremely low. …
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… The Middle East is famous for its mezze, shared small plates that can start a meal or serve as the meal itself. … mouthwatering recipes including tabbouleh (fresh herb salad), chershi (Libyan pumpkin spread), and muhamarra (red pepper and walnut spread), all served with pita bread. Emily Paster, cookbook author and blogger ITW …
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… The 'Sherwood Compact' mugho pine has medium green needles and forms a tight globe shape. This slow growing form needs little pruning to retain its shape and has a mature size of 2 feet high by 2 feet wide. Hardy to USDA zone 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
