Mounded plants are covered in yellow-gold, single daisy flowers sporting a dark chocolate brown center. Plant 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' in average soils, and water just enough to establish the root system and thereafter only during periods of drought. It flowers best in full sun; the flowers attract butterflies and other pollinating insects to the …
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A native of the Rocky Mountains, this ornamental specimen can attain heights of 30 to 50 feet. It is a stately, pyramidal-shaped evergreen tree with pale, flat, bluish-green needles. The white fir withstands city conditions better than any other fir and is resistant to heat and drought. It is one of the best firs for the …
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These orange flowers with rose undertones feature yellow tips to the flowers typically around mid-May, in Chicago-area gardens. The tall stems hold the flowers well above annual/perennial companion plants and the colors of the flower change throughout the day. Like other members of the Triumph class of tulips, this cultivar is best enjoyed as an …
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Large, 4-inch tangerine flowers boast a deep copper center on this well-branched, 18-inch by-16-inch hardy perennial. Descended from native parents, this cultivar is well-adapted to Chicago's climate and soil. It flowers best when planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. Protect the young plants from rabbits in early …
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Massive sprays of 2-inch, pale yellow flowers cover this "nativar" of the perennial willowleaf sunflower from late summer into fall. Plant this flower in full sun, average soils, and allow one year for the plant to establish its root system for best displays. It's hardy and perennial in the Chicago region and a magnet for honeybees and gold …
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Autumn Frost Squash This new winter squash produces uniquely ribbed, round fruit that ripen to dark tan with a frosted overlay. The fruit is similar in taste to a butternut squash, with superior flavor and long storage quality. It is best planted in the ground to allow for maximum growth and increased yields. 2021 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago Botanic …
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Giant daisy ( Leucanthemella serotina ) is a sprawling perennial from southeastern Europe that can reach 6 feet in height and up to 3 feet in width before it produces large, glistening-white daisy flowers in September and October. Giant daisy grows best in full sun and moist soils, attracts butterflies, and is prone to no serious pests or diseases in the Chicago …
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Bright purplish-pink flowers cover this low (to 1-foot tall), mounding, hardy perennial from late summer through fall. Hot Stuff showy sedum ( Hylotelephium spectabile 'Hot Stuff') grows best in full sun and moderate soil fertility. Songbirds are attracted to the ripe seeds in late fall through winter. Its flowering clumps don't split apart like some taller flowering …
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Creeping buttercup is a diminutive Eurasian perennial capable of covering large areas. The foliage of 'Buttered Popcorn' is yellow-green with blotches of frosty pale green. It produces small yellow flowers in mid-spring. Its best use is as a filler in semi-shady areas between other perennials. It needs to be contained or it will creep into …
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Selected as one of the Collectors Conifers of the Year by the American Conifer Society in 2014, Schwerin pine is a hybrid of Eastern white pine and Himalayan white pine, combining the cold-hardiness of its native parent and the longer needle length of the Asian one. It grows best in moist soil, where it can reach 35 feet …
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