… coral-orange buds, opening to flowers 4 inches across. This rose will grow to 5 feet high and 3 feet wide, and will be covered with dark green, glossy leaves throughout the growing season. It is …
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… 2 feet in height. The flowers are slightly fragrant. Plant this miniature rose in full sun and in moderately rich, well-drained soil and trim back surrounding vegetation to promote good air movement around the plant(s). …
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… native midwestern parents, this short-lived perennial is well-adapted to the Chicago climate and will reseed (if not deadheaded) to produce future generations in your garden. Hummingbirds and songbirds enjoy the nectar/seeds. …
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… perennial. Plant in full sun, average soils. This cultivar thrives in hot dry weather and provides a nectar source for pollinator insects and birds over an extended period of time. Dark green foliage sets off the flower color in the …
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… Foot long spikes of intensely purple flowers and bracts are produced above the bushy well branched plants from June up to the first hard … leaves are retained all of the way down to the ground throughout the season. Plant in full sun and well drained soils for best results. Suitable for containers on flower bed use. …
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… Pincushion flower is highly valued by gardeners: it's compact and produces more flowers than most scabiosas. A multitude of lacy little petals of soft blue … lobed leaves are covered with hundreds of these long-lasting flowers. 'Butterfly Blue' and 'Pink Mist' are two selections our experts recommend. A perennial with profuse, long-lasting …
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… perennial grown in English gardens since the 1600's under the names "Blackmoor's Beauty" and "Mournful Widow". Under any name, in any age, it is a striking annual for incorporation among perennials or for use in annual displays. Full sun and average soils are keys to success. …
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… a characteristic that distinguishes this species from close relatives. It tolerates damp soil and is resistant to rabbits and deer nibbling. Plant this flower in partial-to-full-sun locations. This is one of the few …
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… in mass bedding designs the Dusty Miller cultivars still have their uses in container, basket, and annual plantings in the Chicago area. Full sun, well-drained soils, and warm to hot temperatures are key to success. …
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… bright orange single zinnia flowers from the height of summer into early fall. The stature and branching habits support the use of this cultivar in containers and flower beds. Nectar rich flowers are visited during the summer by a number of insects while …
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