… deep green foliage. This perennial appreciates a bit of shade in the afternoons but otherwise is a hardy perennial for the Chicago area in moist soils. It was bred by noted British …
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… of 5 feet under full sun to partial shade with medium to wet moisture conditions. The plant is ideal as a specimen, a ground cover, or in a border. …
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… petals surround the central mass of dark purple stamens on this sprawling vine. This cultivar is ideal for use on low arbors and arbors or can be used as a groundcover for banks and other …
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… water to establish the root system and thereafter only during periods of drought. This plant is pest and disease resistant. …
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… the mountains of southern Europe makes an ideal component for a mixed border. Mountain bluet is free of debilitating pests and diseases in the Chicago region. …
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… it blooms repeatedly with blue, lavender, and purple flowers. A native of Croatia, this plant is useful in a border or rock garden. The bell-shaped flowers attract bees and butterflies. …
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… four to six weeks after they are brought into a warm brightly lit area and watered. This is a great plant for forcing indoors for Thanksgiving, Christmas, the New Year, or Valentine's …
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… large pale green to cream exotically patterned petals with veins and shading in burgundy. This is a parent of many of the more unusual amaryllis that have become commercially available. The …
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… should be done in mid-winter to avoid impacting flower production the following summer. This is a large shrub and should be planted in locations that will accommodate it's mature size. …
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… The flowers are 2 inches wide and face outward. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4- 8. …
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