… Tobiosho Japanese Maple tree is known for its full canopy of bright red leaves in fall. The foliage starts out green in spring … foot per year until it reaches 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It does well in a partial sun to sunny spot. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… bergenia ( Bergenia 'Bressingham White') produces the very palest of pink buds that mature to white flowers held well above the glossy deep green foliage. This perennial appreciates a bit of shade in the afternoons but otherwise is a hardy perennial for the Chicago area in moist soils. It was bred by noted British … plant breeder Alan Bloom. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… the plant in spring. A dainty and profuse bloomer, this early spring-flowering bellflower is native to Yugoslavia. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… attract butterflies in May and June. It reaches a height of 2 feet under full sun and in dry-to-medium moisture conditions. This native of the mountains of southern Europe makes an ideal component for a mixed border. Mountain bluet is free of debilitating pests and diseases in the Chicago region. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… trumpet -shaped flowers at about the same time as the lilac bushes are blooming. Leptodermis is a dwarf, mounding, deciduous shrub from northern China that typically grows to only 12-18” tall and about two feet wide making it perfect for a low hedge or as a component … of a mixed border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… with dark red petals in the center in cooler weather conditions. Plant this lily in full to partial shaded locations and in moderately rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, and protect from rabbits and deer. This lightly fragrant cultivar is suitable for use as a cut flower or in the landscape. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… just above the dark green foliage on this nonhardy perennial that flowers from midsummer up to frost. This plant is free of most pests and diseases if grown in moderately fertile soils and in full sun, with … insect pollinator) magnet. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Bennett’s Contorted white pine has long, thin, blue-green needles and furrowed bark. However it is the bare, contorted and somewhat weeping branches that provide strong sculptural interest and make it a striking addition to the garden. Easily grown in full sun but tolerates some shade in moderate moist, well-drained … bonsai, or accent plant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Singin' in the Rain™ floribunda rose ( Rosa 'Macivy') is described as an apricot blend, with colors that soften over time. The 2.75-inch flowers have a … reach 5 feet high. Plant this rose in full sun; moderate water and fertilizer are the keys to success with this award-winning rose. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This plant may be found in the wild, but is introduced (native to , not invasive). The plant forms a 6” mat with stems 10” long. The … or loamy well-drained soil. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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