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  • … The Georgia Bush Honeysuckle is native to the Appalachians and is endangered in its native habitat. The lemon yellow flowers are … and bees. The leaves are toothed and grow in pairs. It has a rounded habit and can grow to 5’ in height. The plant tolerates a wide range of moisture and light conditions. …
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  • … Native to the eastern and midwestern United States, loose-headed bracted sedge is a perennial plant that grows 12 to 40 inches tall and is commonly found in forested areas and wetlands in the wild. The sacs …
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  • … this cultivar of a Chicago region prairie native. Full sun and well-drained soils are keys to success. This plant is a pollinator magnet and a reliable harbinger of cooler temperatures to come. …
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  • … on the market. Adorable Tiger, a tetraploid, also features flowers of heavy substance and up to 18 flowers per flowering stalk. Plant in full sun in average soils and water to establish the root system and thereafter only during periods of drought. …
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  • … large leaves with the characteristic Melastomaceae patterns i.e. veins running parallel to the central vein from the base to the tip of each leaf and the flowers with the typical claw-shaped stamens. …
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  • … nibble the foliage in very early spring, but they have typically found something tastier to eat by the time the flowers are produced in late April to early May. …
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  • … an upside down bunch of grapes, hence the common name Grape Hyacinth. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is resistant to deer and rabbits and is hardy in zones 5 – 8. …
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  • … and excellent landscape performance. Lovely robust plant that adds texture, scent and color to the perennial garden. Pinch back after the first couple of inches of spring growth to keep plants compact. …
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  • … and excellent landscape performance. Lovely robust plant that adds texture, scent and color to the perennial garden. Pinch back after the first couple of inches of spring growth to keep plants compact. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … ) is a sprawling perennial from southeastern Europe that can reach 6 feet in height and up to 3 feet in width before it produces large, glistening-white daisy flowers in September and … Giant daisy grows best in full sun and moist soils, attracts butterflies, and is prone to no serious pests or diseases in the Chicago area. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant