… seed. Bruised foliage and flowers smell strongly of onions, which may explain why this plant is avoided by deer and rabbits. Butterflies are strongly attracted to the nectar. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Boltonia is a spectacular addition to the late-summer garden. Its tall, sturdy stems and wide spread give … large, late-summer bloomer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… in summer at the tips of the stems clothed in glossy green leaves. The heaviest flowering is in June, followed by occasional blooms into August. Plant 'Aphrodite' in full sun to partially … the spicy fragrance. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… buds in late winter. Left unpruned, the plant can reach 30 by 20 feet in size. 'Flamenco' is great for covering up unsightly light poles, etc., in the landscape. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… of hardy, single-flowered chrysanthemums sometimes called Korean mums. In the Midwest, this is an excellent selection if you want a hardy, long-blooming mum that will finish the bloom … Honeybees love them too. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Hardy to East Asia, Clematis tibetana is a deciduous vine, blooming from late summer throughout the fall, and featuring 2-inch … creep along the ground. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… plant produced by Jelitto Seeds. Like its parents, it thrives in full sun, average soils and is drought tolerant once established. The flower petals are held horizontal to the ground, not … impact on the landscape. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The Green Arrow Nootka cypress, native to the Pacific Northwest, is an exceptional conifer that makes a striking statement in the garden. The plant skyrockets … gardens or tight spaces. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… on new wood, so it will reliably flower in the Chicago area, regardless of how much damage is done to the stems of the plants over winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… leaf growth tops out at 1 foot in height, and a clump can spread to 2 feet across. This daisy is a reliable, long-term perennial for the Chicago region. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
