… about 3 feet in width. Merlot prefers partial shade and consistently moist soils, but can cope with full sun if soil moisture is maintained. Because of its compact size Merlot is well-suited …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… from a plant that is native to the Chicagoland area. It flowers prolifically in late spring with small pinkish-lavender flowers. After the flowers fade the plant bears the distinctive seed …
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… is an ancient deciduous conifer. Evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Its unusual fan-shaped leaves adorn this large, lovely tree that grows to 50' …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is an ancient deciduous conifer and evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Ginkgo is sometimes called the maidenhair tree due to its beautiful fan …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is an ancient deciduous conifer and evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is an ancient deciduous conifer and evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… on the trees and rocks of the tropical jungles of South America. This vase shaped plant with distinctive cream and green striped leaves form a vase shape from which the flower spike …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… which is pollinated exclusively by hummingbirds in South America. The dark green leaves, with their red midribs and maroon undersides are attractive in their own right, and help the …
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… of shade conditions from full sun, to part shade to full shade, but will grow to a larger size with more light. It is also tolerant of moist, but not wet, soils. …
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… 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
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