… soil. Free blooming, deeply cupped, and delightfully perfumed, this red English Rose is a gift for the garden! A rare combination of very plush, fully double blooms and a very deep crimson … with great cold hardiness, glossy, healthy foliage, and strong, upright growth.Named for the passionate, brooding character in Emily Bronte's classic, Wuthering Heights, this rose …
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… Milka New England aster Symphyotrichum 'Milka') is hardy in the Chicago area and is grown for the lavender-purple flowers that cover the plant during autumn. It is insect- and … at the Chicago Botanic Garden in 2003, this was one of a wave of new aster hybrids promoted for growing as seasonal potted plants and cut flowers to compete with chrysanthemums. It has also …
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… Dare to walk an eerily enchanting path, aglow with artist-carved pumpkins for Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns—featuring glowing tributes to Chicago sports teams, plant … frights around every corner. With five extra nights to explore and light bites available for purchase, it’s a spirited evening of family-friendly fun—just creepy enough to keep you on …
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… We’re celebrating by showcasing the history we know best: gardens, with engaging experiences for all ages. Flip through the first known American cookbook, see the crops we've planted that … and communities that used gardening to rebuild what was lost. Start at the Regenstein Center for our main exhibition, then explore tours, hands-on activities, and gardening through history …
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… including sandy soils, clay, and partial shade. This plant is extremely hardy and is suitable for borders and especially for edging. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… from very late summer and into fall. Stout stems support the flowering display without need for staking and the plant is insect and disease resistant. It is important to plant in full sun, … the growing season. Pollinating insects are drawn to the flowers and songbirds follow up for the seeds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… appear late in the season. The flowers are 4 ½ inches across and the foliage is unusually low for a daylily, only 12 inches high. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… in the shade. This mounded plant spreads by rhizomes and makes an excellent ground cover for difficult sites in sun or shade. Use it under trees or woven through the perennial border. A wonderful ground cover for the perennial border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… near the tips of the branches fade to yellow as they age. A natural mounded growth habit makes for an attractive shrub, and in warmer climates, picturesque small trees. Grow this plant in full sun for tightest mounded form and in average soil; water as needed. In dry climates, the foliage is …
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… OVATION™ London planetree is a hybrid selected for its vigorous growth rate, uniform broadly pyramidal to rounded habit, and attractive foliage. … northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Morton Arboretum from a controlled cross for resistance to anthracnose and frost cracking. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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