… Geum ‘Spanish Fly’ is also known by its common name of avens. It blooms in mid May to late June with single yellow orange flowers tipped with red. The flowers are held on thin …
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… “marshmallow.” The sticky root or stem of some plant in the mallow family was used at one time to make marshmallow confections. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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… soils and rose-pink in alkaline soils – and color will change as the flowers age. It is hardy to zone 4 so will survive better than most Hydrangea macrophylla in Chicago’s harsh winters . …
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… in full sun and requires well-drained soil. Daydream can reach a height and width of ten to fifteen feet and it makes an excellent hedge. It has good fall color, is deer-resistant, and …
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… like a tiny strawberry plant, with dark green, three-parted toothed leaves. Native from India to Japan, it has become a common lawn weed in the Midwest. The plants spread by stolons, …
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… bracts (the actual flowers are not showy) on top of a perennial plant growing to 3 feet in height by 4 feet in width. Green willowlike leaves that spiral out from the stems …
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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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… This low-growing, creeping evergreen shrub reaches about 12 inches in height and can spread to 6 feet wide with full sun. It can grow in a number of different soil conditions but cannot …
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… other perennials is ideal. Protect this lily from rabbits and deer; otherwise, it's not prone to many pests or diseases. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… which suggest a feathery appearance. This tree needs a large area. The foliage changes to a pretty reddish-brown color in the fall. Mention should be made of the interesting history of …
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