… from cool mountain environments, so they appreciate a moist, well-drained soil with a mulch to keep the soils cooler during the hot summer months. Insect and disease free. …
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… growth habit make this an ideal specimen for container or as a seasonal 'in ground' addition to the landscape. The flowers are pollinator magnets. …
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… full sunlight. Strong 6" long lateral shoots end in pups and, over time, extend a single plant to colony sized. Not hardy in the Chicago area this plant should be brought indoors before the …
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… known for exceptionally well drained soils. Plant high in very well drained soils and try to keep water from collecting around the crown of the plant. …
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… and seasonal bedding displays in the Chicago region but in warmer climates it can reach up to 5 feet in height. …
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… in late summer followed by black seeds in the fall. Thrives in full sun with enough space to showcase the arching form topped by bottlebrush shaped flowers and fruit. Songbirds love the …
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… late spring and early summer. The flowers have four petals and golden anthers. This bush grows to about 8 feet in height and width with an open upright habit making it suitable for screens and …
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… They feature fuchsia fully double flowers and excellent garden vigor, and are attractive to pollinators all season long. They are impressive in garden beds and mixed containers. 2021 – …
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… Pinkish to red flowers occasionally appear in summer but the real attraction of this species are the …
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… foliage on this nonhardy perennial. Insect pollinators and hummingbirds are strongly attracted to the flowers. Plant this salvia in a sunny location for best coloration of the variegated …
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