… shades above the finely dissected gray-green leaves in the height of summer. This perennial is biennial, meaning that it flowers, sets seed, and dies in the second year. Insects are drawn …
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… as they lay their eggs in what appears to be a dead animal. This native of southern Africa is not hardy outdoors in the Chicago region and grows best in full sun and relatively dry soils. …
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… carpet of dark green needle like foliage in mid- spring (typically May in Chicago). This is a great plant to use in a rock garden, the front of a border or as a permanent groundcover in …
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… This is a dwarf (8’ X 8’) version of the species. It has the same dark green needles with white bands …
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… on this seedling grown from the classic weeping eastern white pine. Unless staked, the growth is all pendulous to horizontal. As a staked specimen, the lateral branches closely hug the main …
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… May grow erect but is more often sprawling. Several species in the Rose family have similar flowers, but the leaves …
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… more flowers. It should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is both heat and drought tolerant. …
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… extremely abundant. Lilac flowers adorn this plant in early summer. The columbine meadow rue is a delicate plant of very fine texture. A first-rate perennial with fine texture. …
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… soils in the fall in locations that are not prone to strong winds; make sure this tulip is protected from herbivores. …
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… are dark purple in bright light and purplish green in deep shade. This non-hardy perennial is very versatile and can be used as a seasonal groundcover, in containers and hanging baskets. …
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