… Q: What do the letters VFNT mean on the tomato plant labels? A: Tomatoes are prone to a number of diseases and pests. Tomatoes have been hybridized to be resistant to common problems. The following letters represent disease/insect resistance and may appear …
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… This hardy bulb flowers in late spring to early summer with two flower spikes of airy, 2-inch umbels of golden-yellow florets. It blooms … average, well-drained soil in full sun. Alliums are deer resistant and are a perfect companion to interplant with tulips and crocus to deter squirrels and chipmunks from digging up the bulbs. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Acacia farnesiana is a deciduous shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and naturalized in Australia that grows to a maximum height of 29 feet. It thrives under full sun and dry moisture conditions. From fall … containerized specimen in Chicago and as a focal point in arid landscape or pruned informally to make a hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is a short-lived perennial in nature and in cultivation, so gardeners should allow the seeds to mature and disperse to ensure future generations. Plant this perennial in full sun, and moderately moist and fertile soils. This species is prone to diseases in hot and humid summers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… green variegated foliage. It can be grown in average soil with average moisture in full sun to partial shade and can be mowed after flowering to neaten the bed. It should be divided every 2 to3 years. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tree is native to the midwest and lower Great Plains and can reach a height of 60 feet. Its common names are the … with panicles of yellow-green flowers. The fruits contain tannic acid which is poisonous to humans as are the leaves. It is hardy to Zone 4 and prefers moist, well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the blue-bronze foliage. It can be grown in average soil with average moisture in full sun to partial shade and can be mowed after flowering to neaten the bed. It should be divided every 2 to 3 years. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
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… mignon-shaped single flowers are produced on dwarf plants starting in summer and extended up to the first hard frost. Mignon-shaped flowers are similar to daisy-shaped flowers, except that the tips of their petals are rounded, not pointed. Plant out … frost has passed, in sunny locations, and in moisture retentive, well-drained soils; deadhead to promote repeat flowering. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The mauve purple ray petals transition to golden orange tubular florets at the center of each bloom becoming slightly laciniated at maturity to create an anemone form Dahlia 'Wannabee'. A 2004 introduction, 'Wannabee' is a striking addition to a container or bedding location. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago region, and must be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
