… Noted for its large double flowers, Aphrodite is a medium (15 inches tall by 8 inches wide) hosta with … easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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… with streaky white margins. It is a sport of H . 'Francee' and was named Hosta of the Year for 1997 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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… An herbarium is a collection of plant specimens that have been pressed, dried, and mounted on heavy archival paper and grouped with a label that provides information about the name of the … will survive indefinitely. Specimens collected by Carl Linnaeus in the 1700s are still used for research today. The Chicago Botanic Garden has a small herbarium of approximately 21,000 … plant collections and preparing herbarium specimens. A variety of herbarium specimens will be on display, and participants will be able to make their own specimen to take home. Limit 20. …
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… Monitor newly planted trees and shrubs for insects or disease. Succulent new growth is often the first area to be attacked by insects. … grapevines, and linden, maple, elm, birch, and crabapple trees. They are often found feeding on the tops of plants. If possible, hand-remove them by knocking them into a large jar of soapy … trees and shrubs each week if rainfall is insufficient. Watch closely for signs of scorch on tender new foliage — the margins of leaves turn brown and crispy — indicating lack of water …
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… Min fir is a conifer from the mountains of China and Tibet that is known for its fine, stiff needles that curve downwards and are typically one inch in length. This … a notch in the tips of the needles. The lavender-blue hue of the cones, which are set upright on one-year growth, offers a pleasant surprise. Unlike pines, the cones remain on the tree, slowly falling apart as seeds are dispersed, leaving behind persistent central …
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… Ageratum houstonianum ('Blue Horizon') produces 3- to 4-inch cushions of tiny blue flowers on 30-inch-tall plants. Free from insects, diseases, and pests, this cultivar is perfect for the annual border or as a cut flower. Plant 'Blue Horizon' in full sun and moderately … metamorphosis in insects). It also produces an oil that is toxic to the fungal plant path on Fusarium wilt. While scientists apparently have not studied the efficacy of planting Ageratum …
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… As its name suggests, attraction butterfly bush ( Buddleja davidii 'Attraction') is a magnet for nectar-loving insects. Growing 4.5 to 5 feet in height and breadth, this cultivar has incredibly fragrant, bright reddish-purple to magenta-colored blooms borne on long canes with attractive gray-green foliage. Introduced by Michael Dirr from the University … blooming season; cut the canes to the ground in late winter (all growth and flowering occurs on new canes). Butterfly bush is often a late starter in the garden, so remember to have patience …
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… to 18 inches tall and blooms in early to mid season with 10 or more strongly scented flowers on each stem. The petals are white and slightly reflexed with a small point at the tip of each … not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Avalanche is because it was supposedly found growing on a cliff. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his …
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… in Division 8. It is 14 – 16 inches high and blooms in early to mid spring with 4 to 6 blooms on each stem. The flowers are 2 inches wide and have a delightful fragrance. The petals are white with small points on the tips and edges that are slightly curled inwards. The reddish orange corona is shallow and … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his …
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… pink flowers of Caronella azalea ( Rhododendron 'Caronella') are edged with dark pink fringes on this hybrid between an American azalea and an Asian rhododendron bred at the famous Weston … (a trait of its American azalea heritage). One quarter of the leaves are evergreen, and take on a reddish color in winter, while the deciduous leaves turn gold, orange, and red in fall. All … moisture-retentive soil with protection from the direct sun during the heat of the day. For Chicago-area gardeners, this means heavily augmenting the native soil with peat moss, sand, …
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