… A tall, lanky plant, Joe Pye weed grows to an impressive 7' tall, but often needs to be staked at those heights. This native is wonderful in the naturalistic garden or the back of the perennial border. Large flower heads …
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… held on thin wiry stems above a clump of green basal leaves. As the flowers mature they fade to cherry pink. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4-8 . …
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… 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 … 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. …
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… Starry white flowers are produced 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 …
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… cultivar was hybridized by noted Rhododendron breeder, Dr. David Leach. An evergreen shrub to 5 feet in height by 8 feet in width, it is perfectly hardy in the Chicago area, but needs moisture-retentive acidic soils in order to grow properly, and prefers a site with afternoon shade. …
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… summer followed by yellowish fall color. Plant in any reasonably well-drained soil in full to partial sun and provide room for the plant to slowly spread by suckers. It attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. …
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… the backdrop for deep yellow, semi-double 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 …
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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 sunny locations; … (except for spider mites during dry periods in the summer). Pollinating insects are attracted to the flowers. …
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… 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 … Like other members of the genus, the plant tissues contain a number of bio-active chemicals to deter herbivores, etc. …
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… Sage Deep purple flowers with darker calices cover this non-hardy perennial from summer and up to the first hard frost of fall. This is an irresistible pollinator magnet throughout the flowering season for insects and hummingbirds. Full sun in soils that dry between waterings and moderate to low fertilization are keys for success. 2020 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago …
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