… foliage are an obvious pollinator 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 … Like other members of the genus, the plant tissues contain a number of bio-active chemicals to deter herbivores, etc. …
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… Sage Deep purple flowers with darker calices 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 hummingbirds. Full sun in soils that dry between waterings and moderate to low fertilization are keys for success. 2020 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago …
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… This tropical vine is grown for the very ornamental green and silver patterned leaves on long stems. Ideal for … Tolerates low light and humidity levels but really thrives when both are higher. If allowed to climb up a vertical surface for 8 to 10 feet the leaves morph from their green and silver juvenile form into larger dark green …
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… Dense, rounded white umbels gracefully age to mauve-pink shades above the finely dissected gray-green leaves in the height of summer. This perennial is biennial, meaning that it flowers, sets seed, and dies in the second year. Insects are drawn to the flowers and songbirds are very fond of the seeds. Grown as much for the color and texture …
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… cultivar was hybridized by noted Rhododendron breeder, Dr. David Leach. An evergreen shrub to 5 feet in height by 8 feet in width, it is perfectly hardy in the Chicago area, but needs moisture-retentive acidic soils in order to grow properly, and prefers a site with afternoon shade. …
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… on this seedling grown from the classic weeping eastern white pine. Unless staked, the growth is all pendulous to horizontal. As a staked specimen, the lateral branches closely hug the main trunk as they cascade down creating a 'skirt' effect when reaching the ground. Bright light to full sun and acidic, well-drained, consistently moist soils are ideal growing conditions. …
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… deciduous cultivar was developed at the National Arboretum and introduced in 1990. It can grow to a height of 40’ with a similar spread. It has mottled bark that provides winter interest. It prefers full sun in average, well-drained soil. It needs to be well 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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… ‘Darwin’s Blue’ is a clump-forming perennial that can reach a height of 16” with a 12” spread. It blooms in … fertile, constantly moist (not wet) soils in full sun. It will tolerate light shade. Deadhead to encourage additional bloom. After bloom, it may be cut back to provide a tidy ground cover. …
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… Magic lily ( Lycoris squamigera ) is a "pass-along" plant with a long history of cultivation in the United States. Originally a … it by the common names of "surprise lilies" or "naked ladies"—the latter common name referring to the habit of the plant to flower in fall, well after the leaves have died down, bursting as a leafless flower stalk from …
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… Red Baron magnolia is a hybrid cross between the native M. acuminata and 'Big Dude' that was developed in Wisconsin … Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom … fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from small trees to very large trees and shrubs. Magnolias are an ancient genus that appeared before bees; early …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
