… end of wiry stems of the Fireworks globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks') from June to the first hard frost in mid-October. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers and songbirds to the seeds. Plant 'Fireworks' in full sun and in well-drained soil. Archived Copy: This content …
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… slightly ruffled. At maturity, 'Cherry Cheesecake' stands 5 feet tall and blooms from mid July to fall. It is attractive to bees and hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… moist. It is tall (5 feet with a similar spread) and bears large white flower heads in mid to late summer. Since it blooms on new wood, it may be pruned close to the ground in late winter to revitalize the plant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… pink flowers in flat clusters cover the foliage in June in the Chicago area followed by yellow to orange fall color in October. A very hardy cultivar that is popular in Finland. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moisture retentive well drained soils and prune after flowering to maintain size and shape. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… small, deeply lobed leaflets which turn a red and maroon color in the fall. The vine grows to a height of 70 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has insignificant white blooms from May through August and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… semi-double flowers appear from spring into early summer on this hardy perennial adapted to moist soils in full sun to lightly shaded locations. This genus contains chemicals in the leaves that deter rabbits and deer. Foliage can be cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of fresh clean leaves. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
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… This perennial bulb blooms in early- to midspring with luminous red buds with a yellow base that open to dark red-purple. It has a citrus scent and will grow to a height of 12”. It should be planted in full sun in average, well-drained soil. Foliage …
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… tall and wide. It prefers full sun and dry rocky or sandy soil, making it perfect addition to the rock garden. Attractive to butterflies, it is the earliest buttercup to bloom, beginning in March and continuing through June. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… origins, is a climbing rose that is both shade tolerant and long blooming. It grows 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, and flowers from May to September with fragrant clusters of single white flowers. 'Darlow's Enigma' also has a nice display of small red hips to give the plant fall and winter interest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Large pincushions of lavender to purplish blue flowers on tall wand-like stems bounce about in summer breezes when plants are … and moderately well drained soils. This short lived perennial can become a permanent addition to the garden only if allowed to reseed. Honeybees, butterflies and hummingbirds find the flowers irresistible. Archived Copy: …
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