… on this cultivar selected for greater disease resistance and a more compact growth habit. This is a perfect plant for the rock garden or edge of a flower bed and attracts a number of pollinators. Plant it in full sun and well-drained soils to avoid rot during high rainfall periods. This perennial will need to experience the cold of winter before it can initiate flowering. …
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… Callicarpa japonica , or Japanese beautyberry, is one of the stars of the fall garden, with its rounded clusters of metallic-purple berries … every node along its arching stems. This root-hardy shrub can be planted in partially shaded to full sun locations that provide constant moisture. During most winters in the Chicago area, the stems will sustain freeze damage and should be cut to within a few inches of the soil surface in late winter. …
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… a multitude of cheery gold flowers flecked in orange in the height of summer. Each flower is short lived but he large inflorescence insures a number of flowers will be open during the three week flowering cycle. Highly attractive to smaller pollinator insects the resulting large showy black seeds are relished by songbirds later in the season. Allow to reseed and consider this an annual in your gardens. …
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… anise. Large flat umbels of small yellow flowers appear in July and August and are attractive to a number of pollinator insects. All parts of the plant are edible (the swollen bulb cooked, the leaves and stems as additives to casseroles, and the flowers as flavorings). This is a short lived perennial that should be planted in a sunny location. …
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… Eranthemum pulchellum , also 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 …
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… A native of the tallgrass prairie, Cup Plant ( Silphium perfoliatum ) is an attractive perennial that grows 4 to 10 feet tall. It has large 8-inch-long leaves that are cupped and can hold water (hence its name). In late summer into early fall it produces 3- to 4-inch flowers resembling sunflowers. Cup Plant prefers full sun and loamy soil; it attracts …
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… FREEDOM™ witherod viburnum is a smaller, more refined version of the native species notable for its abundant pink fruit. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant …
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… Large 4- to 6-inch double white blooms are produced on long strong stems on this summer-loving annual for sunny, dry locations. Increased resistance to powdery mildew—the bane of zinnias—is a huge plus. Plant this zinnia toward the back of the flower bed so the 4-foot height does not …
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… garden plants today? A. Whether it’s your lawn, a mature oak or a perennial border, it’s wise to refrain from adding any amendment to soil before having a soil test. Most Midwest soils contain high levels of potassium and … to leaf out or bloom minimally, perhaps they could use extra nutrition. Turf. If your lawn is recovering from grubs, flooding, lack of fertilization or heavy foot traffic, broadcast a …
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… White trout lily is one of the most common native wildflowers in woodlands of the Midwest. A member of the lily family, it forms large mats, and it will persist in spite of disturbances to the soil. Each plant sends up a 6-8 inch pale red-violet stalk topped by a nodding white … species covers large patches in McDonald Woods, and sometimes pops up in the parking lots. It is an ephemeral species, which means that the foliage will die back during the summer and the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
