… locations—otherwise, well-drained, moisture-retentive soils in full sun are ideal. This plant is free of insect and disease damage in the Chicago area; thrips and spider mites are issues in hotter summer areas. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Geum ‘Tequila Sunrise’ stands 18 - 20 inches high and blooms in mid May to mid June with soft yellow flowers that have red tips. The flowers are single or semi double and face outward. It was bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens as part of the Cocktails™ series. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 4 - 8. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… atop stems to 16" height in early spring before the leaves emerge. This rare Korean native is hardy to USDA zone 4 and prefers moist soils and cool summer temperatures. Grow in full sun in cool northern gardens or partial shade in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… May grow erect but is more often sprawling. Several species in the Rose family have similar flowers, but the leaves … pretty distinctive for each. Leaves near the base of the plant are largest, about 1 inch long and wide, on stems to 3 inches long. Leaflets become smaller and narrower as they ascend the stem; leaves near the flowers have little or no leaf stem. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… sage ( Salvia 'Amistad'). This large, nonhardy perennial comes into flower in midsummer and continues blooming up to frost. It is best used as an annual in Chicago-area gardens. Plant this salvia in sunny locations that will … size. Discovered at a plant sale in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this sage attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… velvety light blue flowers with black calyx. With some initial effort of regular watering and fertilizer in a sunny location, an established plant will reliably put out dynamic blooms all summer long without heavy late summer maintenance. Attracts butterflies, honey bees and hummingbirds to the garden while the foliage is not grazed by deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers on slender spikes above the foliage are an obvious pollinator attractant for insects and hummingbirds alike. In addition to its beautiful flowers, it is also a source of protein-rich seeds (sold as chia) and has adorned multiple 'chia pet' holiday gifts. Like other members of the genus, the plant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… partial 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 October. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers featuring orange stamens from mid-June to the first hard frosts in October. This rose is disease tolerant, which means that gardeners will want to select locations in full sun and moderately rich, well-drained moist soils, and with no nearby shrubs that might impede good airflow. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This creates a denser, more compact plant with more flowers. It should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is both heat and drought tolerant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
