… The orange-to-cream-colored pendulous flowers of Transvaal clivia ( Clivia caulescens ) are produced atop an incredibly tall stem—up to 6 feet in height on mature specimens—in October and November. This South African native can be … in well drained, loose, organic soils in a wide range of sunlight levels, and requires low to moderate fertility. Closely related species ( Clivia nobilis ) produce similar flower spikes …
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… Firs are evergreen pyramidal trees native to Europe, northern Africa, Asia, and North America. They can be distinguished from other evergreens by the long, flat needles. They require full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil and prefer colder climates; they do not flourish in heat, dry conditions, or air pollution. Pruning should be kept to a minimum; new growth seldom develops when older branches are removed. Archived Copy: This …
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… 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. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… Free of most insect and disease problems. A relatively short lived perennial, allow it to mature and scatter seeds in the fall to keep it returning to the garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… This clump-forming ornamental grass needs partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 3 feet and a width of 2 feet. From July to September it produces seed heads in tones of gold, silver, purple, and green, which are attractive to birds. However, if it is in too much shade, it will not bloom. It is effective when planted in …
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… Hardy to East Asia, Clematis tibetana is a deciduous vine, blooming from late summer throughout the … 2-inch lantern-shaped yellow flowers and bluish-green finely divided foliage. It grows to 10 feet and prefers full sun to partial shade and rich, well-drained soil. It can be trained on a trellis or shrub or grown as …
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… 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. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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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. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… 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. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. It grows 16 – 30 inches tall and blooms in early June to early July with scarlet flowers that face upward. The flowers are semi doubles measuring 1 ¾ inches wide. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is Deer and rabbit resistant, while attractive to butterflies and is hardy in zones 4 – 9. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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