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  • … habit, its late-summer flowers that are fragrant, like cilantro—very unusual for a grass—and its orange-tinged fall color,” says Dr. James Ault, director of ornamental plant research. At home, he grows it alongside lilies, coneflowers, and taller perennials. …
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  • … Classical Blast performs classic rock music melded with famed classical music, all on classical and rock instruments. Their signature summer show features classic rock music from the late ’60s … hits, all mashed with music by the great composers: Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, Chopin, and others. Make no mistake, this show ROCKS! …
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  • … mounding perennial native to Southeastern Europe through Iran. It has aromatic leaves and purple flowers, blooming from May through August. Growing, 12 inches tall, it is well-suited as a ground cover for the front of the border and the rock garden or use in containers. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … the warmer months on this nonhardy perennial bred for dwarf size, excellent lateral branches, and larger-than-normal flowers. Butterflies and bees are attracted to the nectar. Plant 'Anbluim' in full sun when nighttime low temperatures …
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  • … SOMBRERO® series is a compact series with a collection of hot colors like yellow, orange, red, and pink. This series is more floriferous than traditional echinacea. It is great addition to the … beds or large containers for a bright summer display. It has excellent landscape performance and winter hardiness. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • …  In spring, the new leaves emerge beet-red, fade to greenish-bronze on top, and remain purple on the undersides. The stems are even purple too! In late summer, golden … flowers are produced just above the compact mound of foliage. The flowers are orange/gold and bloom in mid summer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Feathery spikes of pink, honey-scented flowers in June and July are followed by the foliage turning purplish red with the onset of cooler temperatures … is suitable for use in annual displays in the Chicago area. Plant 'Savannah' in full sun and moderately fertile soils. …
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  • … Holly-shaped leaves emerge red and then quickly mature to green with splotches of white, gray green, and yellowish green on a nonhardy shrub. Small, insignificant white flowers in November perfume …
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  • … It asks little more than sunshine and a little drink every once in a while in return for producing a bountiful mass of colorful … a uniform, rounded clump of aromatic, rugose green foliage that looks nice all season long and is not enjoyed by rabbits or deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … clump-forming perennial that grows to a maximum height of 18 inches. It requires partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. From April to May it produces showy blue flowers. The plant is a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant