… The lily leek ( Allium moly ) produces bright, golden-yellow flowers on 4- to 6-inch stems above lax, broad-leaved foliage. Thriving in sunny soils that dry in late summer, … seed. Bruised foliage and flowers smell strongly of onions, which may explain why this plant is avoided by deer and rabbits. Butterflies are strongly attracted to the nectar. …
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… 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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… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Porcelain-white flowers with yellow centers are produced atop 3-foot stems from midsummer up to frost (if regularly deadheaded). Its leaf growth tops out at 1 foot in height, and a clump can spread to 2 feet across. This daisy is a reliable, long-term perennial for the Chicago region. …
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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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… Multiple flat, star-like, sterile white flowers come into flower in June and continue up to the first frost. Hayes Starburst smooth hydrangea ( Hydrangea arborescens 'Hayes Starburst') … on new wood, so it will reliably flower in the Chicago area, regardless of how much damage is done to the stems of the plants over winter. …
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… it incorrectly can distort the image or cause the dreaded red-eye. Learn where, when, and how to use flash, both indoors and outdoors. Bring your external built or built-in flash. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. The School’s CEUS=9 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified …
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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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… 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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