… to butterflies and hummingbirds. Each flower lasts only one day, but there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… butterflies and hummingbirds. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… Presented by the Northern Illinois Hosta Society Hundreds of cut hosta leaves will be on display. Plus, unusual and hard to find hosta varieties will be for sale. Location: Burnstein Hall …
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… Striking plum-violet flowers are accentuated with a bright red eye on this hardy hibiscus cultivar. Dark green leaves provide a backdrop for the flowers. A slightly shorter sized plant adaptable to smaller gardens. …
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… Pinkish purple chalices are flamed in green and highlighted with yellow on this exotically colored tulip. Sturdy stems are ideal for cutting and provide protection against strong winds and heavy rains. …
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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. Explorers brought this orchid to England, where it was …
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… Vibrant red-to-orange petals surround a central 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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… This plant has a creeping habit and grows upright to 12 inches tall on red stems. It is good for edging in the garden bed. Lovely, large, lemon-yellow flowers, each 4- to 5 inches in … in July. Sunny blooms of the Ozark sundrops make a pretty sight in summer, a bold statement for the perennial border. …
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… pendant racemes of lilac-blue flowers. Wisteria grows to 25 feet and requires proper pruning for the maximum number of flowers. It is a recommended alternative to Chinese wisteria ( W. sinensis ), which is on the watch list for potentially invasive species. …
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… of the solstice and equinox. Over the years, we have created our own family traditions, and so on this December 21, my family will celebrate the winter solstice. Some of our celebration ideas … At sunset, my family will build a fire outside and drink hot beverages. We like to write on slips of paper thoughts we wish to let go of from the past year, and then burn these slips … of the year. To end our celebration, we turn back on our lights and heat, and we are thankful for this too. It can be soothing to take cues from the cycles of nature. On this winter solstice, …
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