… Intensely colored lavender-pink petals show off the bright yellow center of the flower on this West Coast native that is thriving in the Rock Garden. Full sun and moist soils during winter and spring are keys to success. It dislikes disturbance so plant where it can slowly fill in over time. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Medium height spikes produce yellow flowers in whorls from late spring through early summer on this heat- and drought-resistant perennial from the mountains of Syria. The olive-green foliage is rabbit and deer resistant. Plant this perennial in full sun and avoid excessive water and fertilizer to keep the plants compact. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large, dark red, daisy-like flowers are produced atop the dark green foliage from late spring through summer on this nonhardy perennial groundcover. Grow in full sun and moisture retentive, well-drained soils; do not mulch too close around the crown of the plant to avoid disease issues, particularly in heavy clay soils. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Peking mock orange is a dense compact deciduous shrub that is native to China and Korea. It bears fragrant single creamy white flowers in May to June and grows to about six feet in height and width. While this shrub is adaptable to … and consistently moist soils, and cannot tolerate poor drainage. Plant this shrub where the scented flowers can be appreciated. Because of its dense growth habit it makes a wonderful …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clumping perennial needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of about 4 feet. In the summer it produces pale yellow bracts. It goes in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Striking round heads of snowy white cover this annual from June to September. This species enjoys bright sunny locations in average soils and can tolerate drier conditions. The flowers of globe amaranth, which is native to tropical America, have papery, dry bracts that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris 'Summer Olympics' is a soft lime yellow tall bearded iris with ruffled petals. The centers of the falls fade to white around the yellow beards. It stands 31 inches high with branched stalks and blooms in early season with a gentle fragrance. It may rebloom. It is an excellent cut flower and is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden by James Ault, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pure white flowers in late spring to early summer smother the green and white variegated foliage on this low growing … deciduous shrub. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile moist soils and water as needed to maintain soil moisture throughout droughts. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dense masses of pure white double flowers are produced in early summer and then consistently up to the first hard frost of fall. Green foliage is resistant to powdery mildew, black spot, and rust. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
