… plenty of organic matter. Colonies of these plants grow along the dunes of Lake Michigan. It is also known as "kinnikinnick" and other species, found in western states are called "manzanita." …
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… it’s a big one. It’s very difficult to transplant this palm without killing it. Note: There is also a Bismarck palm with green foliage for a more traditional look. …
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… the climbing clematis, tube clematis forms a small shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in size. It is a member of clematis pruning group 3, which includes species and cultivars that flower on the …
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… during the summer, and yellowish-brown fall color provide three seasons of interest. It is a wonderful choice for naturalizing into a woodland border. …
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… Chinese spice bush is a shrub that grows up to 9 feet with opposite, untoothed, aromatic glossy green leaves. It …
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… dormant by midsummer. Grow foxtail lily in full sun and protect it from strong winds. It is very cold hardy and flowers best when grown in cold climates. …
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… Euphorbia polychroma , commonly called spurge, is a hardy perennial member of the same genus as poinsettia. Like its holiday cousin, its …
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… This cultivar of the common fig is known for being slightly more cold hardy and surviving outdoors in Chicago in protected …
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… This elegant bonsai specimen of the willow leafed fig has been in training for decades and is an integral part of the Garden's nationally recognized bonsai collection. Trained in an …
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… such as wound applications and sore throat treatments. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 1 to 7. …
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