… This cultivar grows to a height of 18 inches in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has light blue blooms in May and June. It belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… yellow new growth that becomes a rich yellow as the pinkish purple flowers begin to bloom in June. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of cultivars available to the home gardener within the Spiraea genus. They all have a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage coloration ranging from green to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The foliage of Goldflame spirea emerges bronze and turns yellowish green in summer. Blooms are deep pink. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of … to the home gardener within the Spiraea genus. They all have a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage coloration ranging from green to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… MAGIC CARPET™ spirea features bright pink blooms on golden foliage in a dwarf size. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of cultivars available … to the home gardener within the Spiraea genus. They all have a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage coloration ranging from green to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pale yellow flowers decorated with small speckles throughout open in early fall above pale green speckled leaves. Plant in shaded locations in moist well drained soils and protect against rabbits and deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Fertilize lawns for a final time early this month with a slow-release organic product high in nitrogen. Chicago area soils are naturally high in potassium and phosphorus, and most lawns don’t require more. This nitrogen application will help lawns retain green color longer in winter and color up faster in early spring. Try to avoid walking on frozen turf; this breaks …
Type: Plant Info
… green glossy leaves have a reddish tint when they first begin their growth. Camellias thrive in slightly acidic, humic and moisture retentive soils. Grown outdoors in USDA climate zone 7 and warmer, in the Chicago area they make a great addition to the cool conservatory or heated greenhouse as …
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… Light yellow flowers in winter adorn this native of the Atacama Desert of Chile during winter in Chicago. The light green barrels pick up a tint of red in full sun. This cactus forms large clumps, and individual stems can reach 5 feet in height. Not …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Sunshine Superman') from summer to frost. This cultivar of a native perennial was discovered in wild populations in Missouri glades (areas with thin soils over bedrock that will not support tree growth). Plant it in full sun and average soils. Star tickseed attracts butterflies and honeybees, and thrives in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Crested and twisted dark orange inflorescences (groups of flowers) grow in size throughout the growing season on this sun-loving annual. Plant in full sun in well-drained locations towards the front of the flower bed so that you and guests can lean …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
