… the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at …
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… with a nice upright habit. The glossy leaves are obovate --broad at the tip and tapering down to the petiole -- and stiff and smooth. It rarely flowers. …
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… petals may have a splash of red/maroon on the underside as well. This hardy perennial grows to 4 feet tall and prefers full sun and moderately fertile soil. Irrigation only during droughts …
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… in zones 9- 10. It was bred from an hibiscus that originated in China and is now believed to be extinct in the wild. The name “rosa-sinensis” means "rose of China." …
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… aster ( Galatella tataricus 'Jindai') is a bold perennial that blooms in late September to October, just when most perennials are fading. It is a true aster from Asia, with stiffly …
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… flowers prolifically in late spring with masses of small reddish-pink flowers. Karmina grows to about a foot feet in height and two feet in width in full or partial sun. It prefers …
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… bronzy-red leaves with five deeply cut lobes. It grows into a mound and spreads out to 24 inches or more. Flowers are scarce, looking like lavender and white morning glories. It can …
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… natural populations in Wolong, Sichuan Province, China, in 1989. Plant 'Wolong' in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soils, and avoid applying mulch over the root systems. The …
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… in full sun and maintain adequate soil moisture. Young plants may need a protective barrier to keep rabbits from nibbling the new stems off in early spring. …
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… her garden. Plant this rose in full sun, in moderately moisture-retentive soil, and mulch it to keep the root system cool and moist during the heat of summer. …
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