… it has golden leaves and violet blue flowers. This beautiful, dependable plant was named in honor of Queen Elizabth’s 50th year on the throne of Britain. Combine it with other …
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… Japanese anemone (Anemone × hybrida 'Whirlwind') dance gracefully atop 3-foot-tall stems in the fall garden. Preferring cool, temperate climates to hot, humid summers, this hardy …
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… through September, white blooms cover this nonhardy perennial from Central America. Grow it in full sun when temperatures are warm, and use only moderate irrigation and fertilization. This …
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… Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected at the Chicago Botanic Garden for its bright pink …
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… fern which is native to Brazil and is hardy to USDA Zone 9. It grows to a height of 6 feet in partial to full shade and consistently moist soil conditions. As the new fronds emerge they …
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… garden. Its tall, sturdy stems and wide spread give it an almost shrublike presence in the perennial border. Willowlike, dainty blue-green foliage sets off its myriad of daisy …
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… and hummingbirds. It is a specimen, fine for a border, and, as usual, it should be pruned back in the spring to enable even more growth. It is also deer resistant and will tolerate drought …
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… cold hardy, and adaptable to soil, drought, and wind. Despite that fact, it is not often seen in cultivation. It prefers full sun where it produces purplish red flowers from March to June; …
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… an impressive 7' tall, but often needs to be staked at those heights. This native is wonderful in the naturalistic garden or the back of the perennial border. Large flower heads have numerous …
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… with intense silvery blue foliage with a feathery look. The foliage turns purplish plum in winter months, giving this plant year-round interest. Its growth is upright and somewhat …
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