… containers or planted directly in the ground, where ever something with a little more height is needed. Grow in full sun and sit back to watch the pollinator insects fly to the flowers …
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… water to establish the root system and thereafter only during periods of drought. This plant is pest and disease resistant. …
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… of 5 feet under full sun to partial shade with medium to wet moisture conditions. The plant is ideal as a specimen, a ground cover, or in a border. …
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… it blooms repeatedly with blue, lavender, and purple flowers. A native of Croatia, this plant is useful in a border or rock garden. The bell-shaped flowers attract bees and butterflies. …
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… 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 …
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… with deep green foliage. It responds quickly to the short days, which induce flowering, and is tolerant of cool production temperatures. Its quick response to day length changes and …
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… This well-proportioned dwarf white poinsettia is part of a series selected for smaller spaces that experiences cooler temperatures during …
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… sun and sandy dry soils. In the heavier, damper soils found in most Chicago area gardens, it is a great addition to annual displays. Flowering starts in late spring and continues through to …
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… The flowers are 2 inches wide and face outward. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4- 8. …
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… 6-foot-tall sunflower that will bloom year-round and produces very little pollen. This plant is excellent in the garden (goldfinches love sunflowers) or as a cut flower for the florist …
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