Europa has soft feathery pink plumes on top of mounded foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in late spring. The stems grow to 24 inches tall. Europa does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, while it is resistant to rabbits and deer. After …
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Paeonia 'Yellow Doodle Dandy' is an Itoh or intersectional hybrid peony. The creamy yellow double flowers are 8 inches across with a subtle fragrance. The plant grows to 2 to 2 1/2 feet, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the fall. Plant in sun to part shade with eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil surface. Deer resistant. Peonies are popular …
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The flower spike of this bromeliad can reach 6 feet. As it reaches upward, it's covered first with silvery gray bracts protecting the buds, then prolific yellow blooms. Their remarkable fragrance earned it the name odorata. Each Vriesea blooms only once, then dies down to make room for its young offshoots, called pups. It's native to Brazil's rocky southern mountains, so it needs a lot of sun and …
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… per week, it is not necessary to water. If supplemental water is needed, water deeply one or two times per week. Annual plants usually require more water, especially if they are … water to remain green during the growing season, lawns that brown due to lack of water don’t die; they go dormant and usually green up quickly when supplemental water is applied. …
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… naturalized in grass under trees, where they look spectacular mixed with crocuses. The leaves die back a few weeks after the flowers have faded. …
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… April 26 – 28, 2013 Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL Download a registration form (due April 1, 2013) …
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… bush ( Buddleja davidii ) is known as a dieback shrub in the Chicago area. Its branches die to the ground during severe winters, but its crown remains alive, ready to send up 3- to … bush ( Buddleja davidii ) is known as a dieback shrub in the Chicago area. Its branches die to the ground during severe winters, but its crown remains alive, ready to send up 3- to …
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… definitions for the word “zen.” It’s been described as “a state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort.” It may be defined as … to bare essentials—sand and rocks and a limited plant palette. These sparse elements help one avoid distractions while stimulating meditation. Experience Zen You can experience the zen or dry garden in the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden. It is one of 18 stops in this stunning setting. A tour of the garden can be a thought-provoking …
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Pink Lightning has light to deep pink plumes on top of mounded dark green foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in mid summer. Pink Lightning is a dwarf astilbe, growing to only 16 inches tall. It does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while …
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'Fire' has slender, deep red plumes above a mound of finely divided medium green foliage. The fluffy upright panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers in early to mid summer. 'Fire' does well in shade to partial shade and adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, but attractive to butterflies and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
