… also called southern maidenhair fern, produces delicate, new, pale green fronds that mature to medium green. The stems are very thin, wiry and dark purple. Each individual leaflet, called a “pinnule” is shaped like a miniature fan, resembling ginkgo leaves. This fern is fond of moist woodland … be an elegantly textured addition to the shade garden in the South. In the Chicago area it is best grown in a greenhouse. …
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… foliage on this nonhardy perennial. Insect pollinators and hummingbirds are strongly attracted to the flowers. Plant this salvia in a sunny location for best coloration of the variegated leaves. It's insect and pest resistant. …
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… Pinkish to red flowers occasionally appear in summer but the real attraction of this species are the … stems, earning it the common name of burros tail. Grow in full sun and don't overwater for best results. …
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… stalks are topped by spikes of flowers and bracts ranging from light pink on the lower flowers to a brilliant flaming fuchsia-pink at the top. Celosias grown and flower best in full sun and average soils with moderate fertilization and supplemental water during … throughout the summer while songbirds are attracted to the small black seeds in fall. This is an excellent cultivar for cutting and using either in fresh or dried arrangements. 2020 – Ball …
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… Trinette umbrella tree is a variegated dwarf version of an umbrella tree that is native to the islands of Taiwan and … width. It will tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade, but performs best in part shade where there is sufficient light for the variegation to develop and really pop. …
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… Love™rose ( Rosa 'Jactwin') is covered with high-centered, scarlet-red flowers featuring white on the reverse of the petals. Its fragrance is described as light and spicy. The ultimate size for this disease-resistant cultivar is 5 feet … and was an All-American Rose Selection award-winner. Like all roses, this cultivar grows best in full sun; moist, well-drained soil; and with moderate fertilization. …
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… clematis gets its name from the individual, nodding, blue bell-shaped flowers it produces on 2 to 3-foot stalks in early summer to early fall. Introduced into cultivation in Britain in 1573, it makes a beautiful choice when located in the front of a mixed border. It is, however, prone to flop, so be prepared to provide support. Tube clematis does best in full sun to partial shade and is a member of clematis pruning group 3; these plants …
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… guides are a 'wow' factor and when the strong fragrance that only Cattleya orchids can produce is added in the plant is a show stopper. Cattleya orchids grow and flower best in bright light conditions with high humidity and frequent misting of the foliage and roots. … artificial lights in winter can be moved outdoors once the temperatures have warmed enough to plant tomatoes in the ground. The foliage will yellow if nitrogen levels are not increased …
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… Provide a very sunny location with average soil, water and fertilizer. The straight species is not hardy in Chicago and is best grown as a large container plant that can be moved indoors to avoid the worst winter freezes. The leaves are also used as a wrapping for steamed or cooked …
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… Shining sumac has an exotic compound leaf that is quite shiny and is distinguished by a leafy ridge running along the midrib. Growing to 12' tall or more with a spread equal to its height, shining sumac forms dense thickets. It is … -- a crimson red. The shining sumac is a lesser-known and grown large native shrub. The best of the sumacs -- for a large space! …
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