… to 1’ in height. This cultivar not only prolongs the normal Sweet William flowering season, it is also a true perennial – unlike all other Sweet Williams (biennials). Grow in full sun and … bees of various species. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… only about 5 inches tall, produces royal-blue flowers in early spring, sometimes when the snow is still on the ground. The lower three petals have a contrasting yellow splotch at the base. … die back to the ground. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… and a nice indoor accent plant in winter. Because of the shape and color of its leaves, it is often known as Copper Spoons. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Moorflamme is an upright clumping perennial grass with narrow green leaves that turn a striking orange-red … years to reach maturity. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Never heard of a mukdenia? You’re not alone, but this is a beautiful perennial that deserves more attention. Native to and a distant relative to coral … soil and partial shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… leaves are spotted and blotched wih purple here and there. This very large grower (in width) is highly sensitive to cool water early in the season and should not be planted until the water … 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Paeonia caucasica is native to the Caucasus Mountains region, where it grows in forests, along forest margins, and … colors, forms, and habits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… deep purple and silver stems and leaves. This 'nativar'—a cultivar of a native species—is perfectly at home in our Chicago area soils and climate. Simply water enough to get the plants … to a dozen flowering stems. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… It has blue blooms above the handsomely divided leaves from late April through early June. It is a great selection for under the canopy of deciduous trees but can also be grown in full sun. … for Chicago-area gardeners. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… pendant greenish-white flowers in spring followed by dark blue berries in fall. A native that is at home in gardens and natural areas. Plant in partial to fully shaded areas in moist, … find the foliage tasty. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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