… sun and provide room for the plant to slowly spread by suckers. It attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. …
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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 …
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… This is a dwarf (8’ X 8’) version of the species. It has the same dark green needles with white bands …
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… extremely abundant. Lilac flowers adorn this plant in early summer. The columbine meadow rue is a delicate plant of very fine texture. A first-rate perennial with fine texture. …
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… are dark purple in bright light and purplish green in deep shade. This non-hardy perennial is very versatile and can be used as a seasonal groundcover, in containers and hanging baskets. …
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… soils in the fall in locations that are not prone to strong winds; make sure this tulip is protected from herbivores. …
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… watered until established, but does not tolerate constantly wet conditions. Dutch elm disease is usually not a problem for this tree. …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… It provides a blue-flowered height component to containers and in the landscape. This is also a great annual for attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the …
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