… Fiesta del Sol Mexican sunflower is the first true dwarf cultivar (maturing at 2 to 3 feet). Like the species, it features bright orange, sunflower-like blooms that attract … all danger of frost has passed. The native range of this cultivar extends from Mexico down to Panama. The genus Tithonia celebrates Tithonus, companion of Aurora, goddess of the dawn, and contains ten species native to Mexico and Central America. …
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… This native violet has deeply divided leaves that to some resemble a bird's foot. It forms a very small clump of less than 6” in height and about … dark purple and lower ones light blue) or uniform light blue flowers. It prefers sandy, dry to medium, sharply drained soils in full sun or light shade. It is considered more difficult to grow than other violets but if sited well, it may self-seed. …
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… This tree needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions to thrive. In March and April it produces insignificant green blooms. It has attractive red, …
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… ear features large bright green heart shaped leaves with bright red leaf petioles. Adapted to filtered shade and wet soils, this plant adds a bit of tropical spice to any landscape. Not hardy outdoors in Chicago. …
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… This evergreen ground cover grows to a height of 6 feet with full sun to partial shade and full shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has pale green blooms in May …
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… This clump-forming ornamental grass grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun and dry to medium soil conditions. It has showy white blooms in May and June and belongs in a border or …
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… This evergreen needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a maximum height of 20 feet. It is a specimen and resistant to deer. Its fruit is blue and purple (appears only on female trees) and attracts birds. …
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… This evergreen bulb is native to South Africa will grow up to 3 feet high with bright indoor light and moderate moisture conditions. In midsummer it …
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… This round evergreen cactus grows to less than 6 inches in height. It requires full sun to partial shade and dry conditions. In late winter and early spring it produces salmon-colored …
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… This beautiful shrub grows up to 4 feet high with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. From May through August it produces fragrant …
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