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About me: Have a 50ftx112ft suburban yard w/approximately 200-300 species stuffed in it. All lawn was eliminated in 1996. Yard focus has been on attracting wildlife and the most unusual wildlife I've had has been: a beekiller, white-lined sphinx moth and an indigo bunting. Next project is putting up a bathouse on the chimney.

My zone is: z5ish IL
GardenWeb Member: 2001-10-26
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Commented: Passiflora in Chicago outdoors? 2 examples for you, Meadowbrite. Elmhurst and Aurora IL. Elmhurst, since about 1970 something and Aurora, for the last 2 years. Try and get a root sprout (once established it will send up sprouts/suc...
in Midwest Gardening  
Commented: Buffalo Grass for Turf jheyen You may want to consider Carex spp instead, or in addition to buffalo grass. Buffalo grass is very picky in my yard. Needs to be well drained and full sun, croaks in any hint of shade. Have yo...
in Meadows & Prairies  
Commented: Goldfinches and plants Cupplant or other Silphium spp. Goldfinches and chickadees.
in Wildlife Garden