… Unlike many other striking blue-flowered sages, this one is hardy in the Chicago area. “It needs full sun and limited additional irrigation during the …
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… perhaps one of the most beautiful of the Japanese Maples by connoisseurs and enthusiasts. It is a relatively small growing deciduous tree prized for it's graceful habit and outstanding fall …
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… This tree can reach a height of 70 feet with a 15 foot spread. It is a good shade tree for the yard or park and can tolerate wet soil. This hybrid of red and …
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… petals surround the central mass of dark purple stamens on this sprawling vine. This cultivar is ideal for use on low arbors and arbors or can be used as a groundcover for banks and other …
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… The Molly Fordham rhododendron is a small (5’) round shrub that blooms in early April with clusters of white flowers. In deeper …
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… growing season in well drained soils are important. In naturalized settings, a drier dormancy is required. …
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… Prickly rose is one tough native rose. It's found growing wild in northern Ontario and Alaska. It's found …
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… tubes are a brilliant yellow. A favorite of hummingbirds, this 2010 Proven Winners release is a favorite of gardeners in the Deep South. …
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… This midseason flowering tulip with red, elegant pointed petals flamed in yellow at the edges is a member of the lily-flowered group of cultivars. Plant this tulip in full sun and in …
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… besides conifers that I can use for holiday decorations? Traditions and beliefs that came to North America with immigrants from Europe led to the extensive use of branches and cones of pines, firs, and other evergreen trees and shrubs … plants provide material that can be used to make attractive decorations and much of it is renewable. Small, leafless branches of deciduous trees, whether fallen or pruned, can be used …
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