… This plant stands 2 to 4 feet tall with hairy white stems, and its leaves are 6 to 8 inches long with deep wavy margins and white undersides. Globe thistle produces about 4 to 10 dark-blue, spherical flower heads per branched stem. These flower clusters will begin to appear in late June and bloom until nearly September. The stiff stems are good for cut and dried flowers. Deadhead to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Ozark region of Missouri where it spreads to form large colonies. It reaches 2 – 3 feet tall and produces yellow daisy-like flowers with black center disks with branched stems from June to September; the stems and the thin leaves are intensely hairy. The plants prefer full sun and rocky dry soil where they will attract bees, wasps, and flies; butterflies feed on its …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… rugosa rose with Old World rose fragrance. This cultivar flowers earlier than most other roses and then produces a second smaller flowering in fall. In cooler weather, the flowers tend toward … other rugosa roses, the leaves are resistant to foliar diseases. Plant this rose in full sun and in moist, well-drained soils, and provide space around it to discourage pests and diseases. Mulch it to retain moisture and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Plant 'Blue Paradise' in full sun and in fertile, moist soil, where it will grow to 40 inches and produce elegant panicles of flowers from July to August. Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf … that bears a spicy vanilla clove fragrance. The flowers open a deep blue with white eyes and take on purplish shades during the heat of the afternoon, then regain their original indigo …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… prized for its attractive silvery foliage. Silver Shield grows to about two to three feet tall and wide and prefers part shade and well-drained soils. Small white flowers appear in mid-summer. Silver Shield spurflower will …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has orange and white blooms from March through June and belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… For 50-year members, the Garden has meant inspiration, refuge, and more The Chicago Botanic Garden has been celebrating its 50th birthday throughout 2022, and it wouldn’t be a party without the people who have been with us since the beginning: our … 12-year-old son on the day it opened; he rolled down the grass hills. I’ve been a volunteer, and I love seeing the Garden grow and change. It’s been wonderful.” –Nancy Mandel Nancy Mandel …
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… They conserve water, reduce noise, stem stormwater runoff, minimize urban heat island effect, and provide necessary habitat for native birds and insects. Green roofs are growing in popularity. The 16,000-square-foot Green Roof Garden atop the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center is open to the public — it's one of just a few …
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… Cochineal is an ancient red dye that was treasured by the ancient Mexicans and was once the world’s most precious commodity. In this one-day workshop, students will use simple resist techniques to dye a silk scarf and learn about the history of cochineal around the world. Dye materials and a scarf are included in the class fee. Bring rubber gloves, apron, scissors, plastic bag, and …
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