… flowers from late spring until the first frost. A great annual for the front of the border, it is disease- and insect-free; it also tolerates heat, drought, and poor soils. The flowers are …
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… ‘Girard Purple’ is a medium-sized shrub or small tree with a rounded habit. Oblong leaves are initially …
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… attracting pollinating insects but particularly hummingbirds looking for nectar. This is a plant native to warm humid tropical climates and requires full sun, consistently moist soils …
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… and water during droughts. It can be grown in a large container on the patio as long as it is brought indoors before the first frost and overwintered in a warm, humid, brightly lite …
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… The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… hydrangea prefers partial shade and well-drained—yet consistently moist—soil. This cultivar is one of the new introductions bred to flower on current season's growth, which enables …
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… Violet Stemmed Taro, Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii', is a tender herbaceous perennial with large, dark green heart-shaped leaves on dark purple …
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… Lesser calamint is an aromatic, slow-growing, erect perennial with ovate dark green leaves that are 1½ inches …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… oasis connects us to nature and helps sustain bird populations. A small Chicago bird garden is showcased to illustrate how to attract more than 100 bird species. Tips include practices, …
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… and a nice indoor accent plant in winter. Because of the shape and color of its leaves, it is often known as Copper Spoons. …
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