… from June and August. This is a dense, compact selection that will grow 3 feet tall and spread to 4 feet. It has a neat, mounded form that in summer is smothered with flowers. The foliage is … in the veins, and it turns red in fall. The wild species, Georgia bush honeysuckle is native to the Appalachians and is endangered in its native habitat. It is distinguished from the other …
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… days, the outer petals "flare"out, releasing the strong honey fragrance that is irresistible to pollinators (and gardeners). An amazing plant-sap chemistry allows this species to come into flower while the soils are still frozen. This sap also deters rabbits and deer. …
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… Showy geranium really lives up to its name. From late May to early June, this mounded perennial is smothered with large violet-blue flowers with darker …
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… Ph.D. (1915–91), a professor of horticulture at Iowa State University. Its rose-red buds open to reveal rose-pink double flowers on a plant that will repeat-bloom from mid-June until the first frost. This cultivar tops out at 3 to 4 feet in height; sports dark green, leathery leaves; and is covered with large rose hips from …
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… and more tubular than the flowers of most other species of Muscari. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 5 - 8 and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… with clusters of unusual yellow and orange flowers and medium green leaves. Originally native to the rainforests of south-east Asia, Mussaendas appreciate consistently warm temperatures, high … in their native environments, in northern climates, when grown in pots they are more likely to reach about 3-4 feet in height. They are not hardy in Chicago and must be brought indoors when …
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… A wildflower native to the United States, black-eyed Susan is a biennial or short-lived perennial that features … and bi-colors. Plant in full sun, they withstand heat and self-seed. Bouquets are presented to the winner of the Preakness Horse Race in Baltimore, Maryland. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… Full sun, well drained soils with moderate fertilization throughout the season. Prone to iris borers in the Chicago area - they are worth the effort to provide control of these pesky moth larvae. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… baccata ). This particular one is a semi-dwarf, dense, spreading, evergreen shrub that grows to 3-4' tall with a spread of 5-7’. It will tolerate a wide range of conditions from full sun to almost full shade, a wide range of soils as long as they are well drained, but is intolerant …
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… and flower year-round. Sun rich locations with moist, well drained soils and a stout arbor to grow on are key to success with this species. Described by a Royal Horticulture Society plant evaluation …
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