… every node along its arching stems. This root-hardy shrub can be planted in partially shaded to full sun locations that provide constant moisture. During most winters in the Chicago area, the stems will sustain freeze damage and should be cut to within a few inches of the soil surface in late winter. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to tropical Africa, Dracaena is among the most commonly grown potted plants with an enormous … which is a female dragon. When the stem is cut, a resinous red gum is produced that is said to resemble dragon’s blood. It is used as a varnish and in photo engraving. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… , also known as blue sage, is a member of the acanthus plant family ( Acanthaceae ) native to India and Nepal, and produces true-blue flowers from late winter until frost. Tall, leggy plants can easily be cut back hard to continue growth (and produce another flush of flowers). Plants with blue flowers are extremely …
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… The Vaughn hawthorn is thought to be a cross between the Washington hawthorn and the Cockspur hawthorn. It is a medium tree with … crown (30 feet x 30feet). In spring, fragrant white flowers bloom in clusters and give way to glossy, red fruits that ripen in fall and remain throughout the winter. Birds find these …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… packed in a cone that is reminiscent of an upside down bunch of grapes. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is resistant to deer and other wildlife and is hardy in zones 4–9. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… features white petals and an orange split cup. Like other orange cultivars, the color matures to yellow over time and with higher light intensities. Its' cultivar name celebrates the 100th … Society. Virtually unavailable in commerce it is an 'easy keeper' that is resistant to most pests and diseases. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… anise. Large flat umbels of small yellow flowers appear in July and August and are attractive to a number of pollinator insects. All parts of the plant are edible (the swollen bulb cooked, the leaves and stems as additives to casseroles, and the flowers as flavorings). This is a short lived perennial that should be …
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… Geum ‘Solid Gold’ is also known by its common name of avens. It stands 12 to 18 inches tall and blooms in late spring to early summer. The flowers are gold, semi double, fringed and wavy. They flowers face upwards …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a number of flowers will be open during the three week flowering cycle. Highly attractive to smaller pollinator insects the resulting large showy black seeds are relished by songbirds later in the season. Allow to reseed and consider this an annual in your gardens. …
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… Trained to an arch, a pillar, or a trellis, 'American Pillar' can put on a spectacular show at the … of summer. The single flowers are hot pink with a white center, gathered in large clusters to make more of a splash. Since there's little or no repeat bloom. you have the option of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
