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  • … This perennial grows to a height of 3 feet in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Distinctive black leaves are marked with broad white flare alongside the central midrib on this new elephant ear introduction from Hawaii. Grow in shaded locations in moisture retentive moderately fertile soils and protect from strong winds. …
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  • … 5-inch leaves that are ovate, pointed, lance-shaped, mid-green above, and pale green below. In mid- and late summer it bears saucer-shaped, dense, tapering white flowers stalks that are pendant before the flowers open but become upright with arching tips when the flowers are open. They are useful grown in areas where not much else grows, and can be used …
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  • … from July through September on this nonhardy bulb. Five-foot tall plants might require staking in windy locations—otherwise, well-drained, moisture-retentive soils in full sun are ideal. This plant is free of insect and disease damage in the Chicago area; thrips and spider mites are issues in hotter summer areas.  …
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  • … This perennial grows to a height of 94 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink, coral, and apricot blooms in July and August. It is a specimen in a border and is resistant to deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This succulent is native to Madagascar and grows up to 2 feet high with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In a greenhouse environment, it produces attractive red, yellow, and orange blooms in late fall …
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  • … This perennial bulb blooms with lightly fragrant lilac petals opening to show a bright yellow center in midspring and will grow to a height of 6”. It should be planted in full sun in average, well-drained soil. Foliage should …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This perennial bulb blooms in early- to midspring with multiple double red blooms on each stem. It will grow to a height of 12”. It should be planted in full sun in average, well-drained soil. Foliage …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This bulb grows to a height of 1 foot with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. In March and April it has yellow blooms that attract …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This bulb grows to a height of 1 foot with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In March and April it has checkered reddish-brown, purple, white and gray blooms. It belongs in a …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant