… atop stems to 16" height in early spring before the leaves emerge. This rare Korean native is hardy to USDA zone 4 and prefers moist soils and cool summer temperatures. Grow in full sun in … known as Shenyang. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Paeonia daurica ssp. macrophylla is a quite rare peony native to the Lagodeki Valley in the southeastern Caucasus, which has … colors, forms, and habits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… carpet of dark green needle like foliage in mid- spring (typically May in Chicago). This is a great plant to use in a rock garden, the front of a border or as a permanent groundcover in … attracted to the flowers. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… as they lay their eggs in what appears to be a dead animal. This native of southern Africa is not hardy outdoors in the Chicago region and grows best in full sun and relatively dry soils. … be overpowering indoors. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… extremely abundant. Lilac flowers adorn this plant in early summer. The columbine meadow rue is a delicate plant of very fine texture. A first-rate perennial with fine texture. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… sturdy stems keep the flowers upright in all but the strongest winds. Tulipa 'Angelique' is not a reliable naturalizer in this region. Plant this tulip in full sun and well-drained soil, … chipmunks, and squirrels. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… watered until established, but does not tolerate constantly wet conditions. Dutch elm disease is usually not a problem for this tree. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… ‘Darwin’s Blue’ is a clump-forming perennial that can reach a height of 16” with a 12” spread. It blooms in … a tidy ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… sun, this plant tolerates clay soil, produces buttery yellow blooms with brown centers and is resistant to deer. Sweet black-eyed Susan prefers moist soil and blooms from July through October. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… It provides a blue-flowered height component to containers and in the landscape. This is also a great annual for attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the … summer through to frost. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
