… This densely branched shade tree can reach a height of 50 feet and width of 35 feet with branches that sweep low to the ground. It has deeply furrowed, corky … The dark green leaves turn golden in fall. RUGGED RIDGE® Maple has exceptionally furrowed bark and was introduced by J. Frank Schmidt and Son. …
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… lavender pink double flowers 'pop' against the dark maroon foliage starting in late summer and continuing into fall. This cultivar is smaller statured, reducing the need to stake the … flower. Plant dahlias in the garden in June, after the risk of late spring freezes has passed, and in sunny, well-drained locations in moderately rich, moisture-retentive soils. Insect pollinators and hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Above the dark mahogany foliage rises single flowers in pink with a yellow halo, and darker pink eye surrounding the dark fertile disc flowers in the center of the bloom. Bred to not require staking, the dwarfed height and sturdy stems make this a low-maintenance dahlia for the landscape. The leaf edges are … for ornamental interest throughout the growing season. As with other dahlia, full sun and moisture-retentive, moderately rich soils are key to success. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… known as blue sage, is a member of the acanthus plant family ( Acanthaceae ) native to India and Nepal, and produces true-blue flowers from late winter until frost. Tall, leggy plants can easily be cut back hard to continue growth (and produce another flush of flowers). Plants with blue flowers are extremely rare in the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Geum ‘Solid Gold’ is also known by its common name of avens. It stands 12 to 18 inches tall and blooms in late spring to early summer. The flowers are gold, semi double, fringed and wavy. They flowers face upwards and measure 1 ¼ inches across. The foliage forms a mounded clump of foliage 10 – 12 inches high. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deadhead (remove old flower heads) to encourage continuous flowering throughout the summer and into early fall. The delicate lacy leaves bring a delicate texture to the garden while the flowers are pollinator magnets for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds during the day and moths at night (white color glows at night). …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… throughout the warmer months of the year. This variety exhibits tighter, more compact growth and all of the flowers appear at the same height. Pentas are an insect pollinator and hummingbird magnet of the first order. Plant in full sun, moderately rich, well-drained soils and water whenever the foliage starts to wilt slightly. 2020 – Ball Horticultural featured plants …
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… Scarlet red tubular flowers with yellow throats are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and humans alike. This non-hardy shrub from South Africa flowers continuously from early June up to the first hard frost - typically around mid-October in the Chicago area. Bright light and moderately moist fertile soils are keys to gardening success. Can be dug up from the garden and held indoors during the winter months if a bright light with good airflow location is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the tips of the tall, flowering stems in fall. The light green foliage is slightly sticky and is resistant to deer and rabbit browse. One of the few sages that prefers moist soils, it is also tolerant of dryish … well. Full sun is ideal. Half hardy in Chicago depending on the microclimate it is planted in and the severity of the winter weather. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dark purple leaves with scalloped edges make a dramatic statement in the annual border and containers from summer up to the first killing frost of winter. Plant 'Dark Star' in a … most of the day to get the darkest color on the foliage. Keep this plant in well-drained soil, and water it whenever the leaves start to wilt. Plants may be cut back hard and brought indoors under bright lights in the winter time. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
