… An orchid linked to mythology Medusa orchids are named for the once-beautiful figure in Greek mythology whose wavy hair is turned into a head of snakes … the angry goddess Athena. When Bulbophyllum medusae blooms, usually around November and only for a week, its many tiny flowers conjure the look of many mops of Medusa’s hair. …
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… Look for the hook! Photo ©R. Jenny, via the Swiss Orchid Foundataion An extremely rare orchid, its name is Latin for “bearing a hook,” referring to the spur found on all six plants in this Himalayan genus. …
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… Japanese Anemones are outstanding plants for the late summer and fall garden featuring lovely poppy-like flowers; the Pretty Lady series … pink flowers that bloom from August through October. These long-lived garden plants are great for mixing with hardy mums and other fall-flowering perennials. …
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… deep blue flowers per plant and comes into bloom under lower Winter light levels. Great choice for bedding use in containers and flower beds or can be raised for cut flower production. Low temperatures (46 to 54 F/8-12C) promote optimum stem length. …
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… cone, varying from maroon to yellow, on this dwarf cultivar of a North American native beloved for its displays in fall. Plant 'Salsa' in full sun and moist soils, and provide room for the plants to reach full size. Pollinators love the flowers, and songbirds are attracted by …
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… weeks after they are brought into a warm brightly lit area and watered. This is a great plant for forcing indoors for Thanksgiving, Christmas, the New Year, or Valentine's Day. It's not hardy outdoors in …
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… of flowers with widely spaced violet petals cover the tips of each stem of this annual. Ideal for use in containers or planted directly in the ground, where ever something with a little more … Grow in full sun and sit back to watch the pollinator insects fly to the flowers searching for nectar. …
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… flowers bloom from May through August. Easy to grow, this ground cover is suitable for well-drained sunny conditions and perfect for a rock garden or a dry slope where it will attract butterflies and be resistant to deer. …
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… This daisy family member is grown for the succulent green leaves and vining habit.& Small white flowers are infrequently produced, and don't smell very good. Ideal for hanging baskets and other low water use landscapes. Grow in full sun and sandy, well drained …
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… to navigate between petals and pistils to find pollen? Take a walk around the Garden looking for and learning more about these magnificent creatures. Dress for the weather. Carly Zoladz, labeling coordinator, Chicago Botanic Garden Meet at Visitor Center …
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