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Alternanthera ‘Royal Tapestry
Burgundy and bronze leaved
16-24” H, 24”W
Full sun
Tolerates high heat and humidity, drought tolerant, pretty tough plants and very easy to maintain
Part of the Best of ’08 Chicagoland Gardening Jan/Feb ‘08
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Angelonia angustifolia ‘Angelface® Dark Violet’ Summer Snapdragon
Blue-Purple bloom color
18-24” H, 12”-14” W
Full sun
Blooms all season with no deadheading,
Heat and drought tolerant, low maintenance
Deer resistant, Fragrant foliage, Hardy to 30 degrees
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Angelonia ‘Angelmist ® Spreading Pink’
Lavender-pink bloom color
10-12” H, 14-16” W
Full sun
Flowers all summer long, Tolerates high heat and humidity
Part of the Best of ’08 Chicagoland Gardening Jan/Feb ‘08
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Begonia Bellfire
Coral Pink bloom color
Up to 40” H, up to 30” W
Full sun-part shade, well-drained soil
Deep plum colored leaves, Slightly more upright bushy growth habit, drought tolerant once established, low maintenance, easy care |
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Calibrachoa Superbells ® Apricot Punch’
Million Bells
Golden Apricot bloom color
6-10” H, 8-10” W
Full sun
Abundant flowers all season on cascading growth, low maintenance, deadheading not necessary, deer resistant, heat tolerant, attracts hummingbirds, Independent Garden Center exclusive, Hardy to 30 degrees
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Calibrachoa Superbells ® Dreamsicle
Shimmery orange bloom color
7-10” H, 8-10” W
Full sun
Same culture as Apricot Punch, Hardy to 30 degrees |
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Calibrachoa Superbells ® Saffron
Golden yellow bloom color
6-10” H, 8-10” W
Full sun
Same culture as Apricot Punch, Hardy to 30 degrees |
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Celosia Smart Look Red
Neon Red plumes
15” H
Full sun
Intense bronze red foliage
Vigorous and healthy, terrific garden performer |
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Coleus ‘Electric Lime
Chartreuse green and yellow-hued foliage
18-24” H
Full sun-part shade
Part of the Best of ’08 Chicagoland Gardening Jan/Feb ‘08
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Coleus ‘Watermelon’
Deep rose-red centers and green outer leaf edges
14-16” H
Full shade-part shade
Does well in landscapes as well as containers
Part of the Best of ’08 Chicagoland Gardening Jan/Feb ‘08
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Cuphea llavea ‘Totally tempted’
Red bloom color
10-12” H 12-18” W
Full sun
Compact form, heat and drought tolerant, low maintenance, deadheading not necessary, Attracts hummingbirds, Filler plant intermingles well with other plants in containers
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Iresine ‘Blazing Lime’
Chartreuse and yellow coloring
16-20” H
Shade
Rose-colored stems
Part of the Best of ’08 Chicagoland Gardening Jan/Feb ‘08
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Lantana ‘Landmark™ Sunrise Rose’
Orange-yellow flowers that quickly darken to a burgundy-rose color
15-20”H, 15-20”W
Full sun
Prefers high heat and humidity, flowers freely, attracts butterflies
Part of the Best of ’08 Chicagoland Gardening Jan/Feb ‘08
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Nemesia ‘Angelart Fruit Punch’
Salmon-Pink bloom color
10-12” H, 8-10” W
Full sun-part shade
Semi upright, fragrant, vigorous |
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Nemesia ‘Angelart Melon
Light Orange bloom color
10-12” H, 8-10” W
Full sun-part shade
Semi upright, fragrant, vigorous
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Ocimum ‘Pesto Perpetuo’ Basil
Ivory and green variegated leaves
16-22” H, 12-14” W
Full sun
Upright in stature, can be used in the kitchen as well
Part of the Best of ’08 Chicagoland Gardening Jan/Feb ‘08 |
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Osteospermum ‘Asti White’
Ivory white flowers with a purple center
14-16” H, 14-16” W
Full sun
Prefer cool and tolerate cold weather, This variety will flower all summer long, 2008 All-America Selections award
Part of the Best of ’08 Chicagoland Gardening Jan/Feb ‘08 |
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Petunia ‘Baby Duck Yellow’
Pastel yellow of a cute baby duck bloom
Full sun
10-14” H, 36” W
Large vigorous grower, flowers all summer long
Part of the Best of ’08 Chicagoland Gardening Jan/Feb ‘08 |
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Petunia Shock Wave Series
Mixes, Ivory, Pink Shades, Pink Vein, Purple, Rose
7-10” H, 30-36” W
Full sun
Small 1.5” to 2 in blooms provide a colorful show with a big impact
Part of the Best of ’08 Chicagoland Gardening Jan/Feb ‘08 |
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Rudbeckia ‘Tiger Eye Gold’
Golden Yellow bloom color
Semi-double overlapping petals
12-16”H
Full sun, well-drained soil
Better garden performance later in the season than other dwarf rudbeckias
Part of the Best of ’08 Chicagoland Gardening Jan/Feb ‘08 |
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Supertunia ® Bermuda Beach
Salmon/Coral bloom color
5-7” H, 10-18” W
Full sun
Deer resistant, attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deadheading not necessary, trailing habit, hardy to 30 degrees |
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Scaevola Surdiva Blue
Lavender-Blue bloom color
6-8” H
Sun-part shade |
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Torenia Catalina™ White Linen
White bloom color
10-16” H, 8-10” W
Full-part shade
Bloom early and keep on until late fall, mounding/trailing habit, filler plant, no deadheading necessary, heat tolerant, deer resistant, oversized blooms with yellow throats, low maintenance, hardy to 30 degrees |