… 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 texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new … Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic …
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… 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 texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new … Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new … Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 o 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic …
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… SCARLET BEAUTY® Virginia sweetspire is cultivated for its summer bloom, beautiful red fall foliage, and shade and moist soil adaptability. The … This variety is a selection from the collection of the Morton Arboretum and is notable for its cold hardiness for Zone 4. …
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… <p>'Eyecatcher' may be small for a <Weigela</em> but it is indeed an eyecatcher...and not just when it's in bloom. After the … up to you. <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, ad so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them good …
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… by fall it's washed with red-orange. At just 18 inches tall, 'Sunset' is an ideal candidate for the front of the border, where the color show is on full display. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a bush that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. Just …
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… Season after season, our horticulturists come up with amazing plant combos for the beds, borders, and containers in their gardens. And season after season, we see visitors … translate easily to your own yard, garden, deck, or patio. ( Click the image of each triplet for a larger view. ) A "Wow" Trio The colors and textures of Redbor kale, dahlias, and Cherie … ornamental peppers. Even insiders at the Garden look to the entrance bed at the Visitor Center for great combo ideas. For summer, horticulturist Dan Dion planned a stellar grouping of plants, …
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… scientists at the Garden continued to work remotely to ensure the rare species they care for are not lost. This is important because plant species are being lost at an alarming rate, and … developed by the zoo community and requires collaboration between gardens to determine the best plants to mate and produce offspring, maximizing diversity while minimizing inbreeding in … Kayri Havens, Ph.D., who led the project, noted that “this paper provides a framework for global collaboration among botanic gardens that will be transformative for off-site, or ex …
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… In this workshop, we will create a centerpiece garland for your holiday table from fresh evergreens, berries, and floral and seasonal elements. Your garland can be up to 4 feet long and Field & Florist will demonstrate several ideas for styling your holiday table using candles in a variety of sizes. The garland can also be used …
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… Local animals provide fun and engaging subjects for students to investigate NGSS life-science concepts at home or in the schoolyard. Watch … an experiment to learn about plant-animal relationships. Learn which local animals serve well for cruelty-free experiments, investigations, and even engineering challenges. ISBE PD Hours: 6; …
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