… Symphyotrichum shortii , known as Short's aster, is a native of eastern North America that grows well in full sun to partially shaded … throughout the garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… of large blooms featuring single, crinkled white flowers surrounding a mass of golden stamens is the key feature of this cultivar. The stems are strong and do not need to be staked. This 1928 … a faint fragrance, at best. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… growing, the flower buds are susceptible to late spring frosts. A tree peony in full bloom is a spectacular sight. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… in shades of white, pink or reddish-brown. Native to eastern Asia and Australia, the species is marginally hardy in Illinois, but can become invasive in warmer areas. Fountain grass turns … off to prevent re-seeding. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Aureus sweet mockorange is mostly grown for its foliage which emerges as golden in the spring and darkens to charteuse in … consistently moist soils. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… surrounding landscape with the sweet scent of garden phlox from July to October. This plant is highly attractive to pollinating insects and hummingbirds but prone to powdery mildew on the … as a cut flower as well. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This refined spruce deserves to be a specimen plant in the landscape. The developing cone is a rich red-purple, very noticeable in the spring. The Oriental spruce provides a refreshing … to Norway spruce Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… and opens up with age. It has dense branches and a formal appearance in the landscape. This is an outstanding shade tree and one that tolerates pollution. Its fragrant yellow flowers open … best trees for our cities Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This Missouri/Arkansas native is a clump-forming perennial that grows to a height of 8” with a similar spread. The deep blue to … ideal growing conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This cultivar is smaller than the species and can reach a height of 25’ with a spread of 15’. It has … well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and will even tolerate full shade. Plant in a site protected from the wind. It can be pruned heavily in the spring for hedging. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
