… with a reddish blush at the center of each tube on this short-lived perennial. This plant is ideal for sun or partial shaded locations in the garden, where they can be allowed to naturalize. Plant it in moderately fertile, moist soils, and permit the plants to mature and disperse their seeds at the end of the season for future generations. Aquilegias …
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… all the attractive features of the species but without the hazardous thorns. In June, the tree is covered with beautiful clusters of white flowers with a strong fragrance, or odor, depending … your opinion. The small oblong leaves are glossy and turn red and orange in fall. It will grow to 30 feet, but we have found it makes a nice barrier hedge with its dense branching and takes well to shearing. …
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… Large coral pink blooms feature petals that are quilled giving the overall flower a shape that is described as "cactus flowered" by the American Dahlia Society. The long stems of the flowers make this cultivar ideal for cut flower production as well as a stunning addition to the annual flower displays. Plant either tubers or plants actively growing after the last average frost date in spring and stake to keep the plants upright in windy conditions. …
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… Pure yellow flowers on short spikes cover the plant in honey scented flowers from early to mid-spring in containers and annual flower beds. In northern climates this biennial is not hardy but can tolerate light early spring frosts after planting out. Plant in sunny … throughout the flowering period. In cool northern summers the flower period has been known to extend into Fall. …
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… Kleinia aster is a member of the Asteraceae (Sunflower) plant family that produces lavender, paintbrush-like … covering), and their shape (reduced surface area), are adaptations seen in many plants native to very dry regions. Unlike most of the other plant species native to Saudi Arabia and Somalia, kleinia aster tolerates the relatively higher humidity found in the …
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… Native to China and Japan, this tree has broad, massive, wide-spreading branches and can reach a height … in the summer before turning golden yellow in fall. The distinctive bark and shape contribute to this tree's great beauty. The main ornamental attribute of the Amur cork tree is the beautiful and unusual corklike pattern, which develops with age, on its gray-brown bark. …
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… every six weeks throughout the remainder of the growing season. This hybrid Rugosa cultivar is reliably winter hardy in the Chicago region and can eventually reach up to six feet in size. Plant in full sun in locations with good air movement to reduce the incidence of foliar diseases like black spot or powdery mildew. Known for a strong, …
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… in late spring and again in late summer if spent flowers and seed heads are removed. It grows to about eighteen inches high and wide and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. blueberry beret is a useful plant for borders and in planters as the flowers provide a shot of intense color and a vertical element. Deer and rabbits are not attracted to meadow sage. …
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… The pretty lavender flowers on this plant are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies so perhaps you can see some. Phlox pilosa 'Bungalow Blue' has lavender blue flowers with a delightful fragrance. it grows to about 15-18 inches high and blooms in mid-spring. the leaves and stem of this plant are covered with very fine white hairs. bungalow Blue phlox is derived from a native American phlox found in eastern and mid-western United States. …
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… pendant greenish-white flowers in spring followed by dark blue berries in fall. A native that is at home in gardens and natural areas. Plant in partial to fully shaded areas in moist, well-drained soils and allow this elegant perennial to create a small colony over time. A number of pollinator insects, and ruby throated …
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