… Compact panicles of oversized florets start out lime green and quickly change to a pure white that in fall, with cooler temperatures, turn to pink. This hardy shrub will reach medium height of 14 feet in size if left unpruned. Pruning, … might need protection. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… New! Discover the art of eco-printing in this hands-on workshop that uses botanical materials to imprint vibrant shapes and colors onto silk. Through demonstrations, guided experimentation, and discussion, you will learn how to prepare fabric, achieve crisp botanical impressions, and identify Chicago-area plants that … sustainable art form. Feel free to bring a few fresh leaves to personalize your prints. Lunch is on your own. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included. Hellen Collman, multi-media …
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… A hardy perennial, Emperor of China chrysanthemum produces burgundy buds that open to silvery-pink flowers in late October. The flowers are double with quill-shaped rays. After the first frost, the leaves turn red which provides a nice contrast to the pink flowers. This is a tall plant that benefits from staking for support or cutting back in the summer for a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dicentra cucullaria is a native American wildflower found in middle and eastern North America. It is also known as … stems above the grayish green, deeply cut foliage. The seeds have a substance attached to them called elaiosome which ants love. They take the seeds back to their nest, eat the elaiosome and discard the seeds, effectively planting more Dicentra. …
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… and fluffy. They measure 4.5 inches and appear in mid season. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. 'Paprika Flame' is a striking addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… of green leaves. The flowers are orange with faint purple streaks. The straight species is native to high mountain ranges from Turkey to northwest India, where it is subject to drought most of the year, but subject moist soil in …
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… Native to eastern North America, the primary feature that distinguishes this prairie goldenrod from the others is that it is the first to bloom, starting in late July. Tiny yellow flowers grow in loose panicles atop two to three …
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… Amur grape ( Vitis amurensis ) is a climbing vine that grows to a maximum size of about 50 feet under full sun or partial shade. It leafs out in spring on reddish stems and green leaves which turns to red and purple in the fall. It flowers in late spring or early summer, and it produces black …
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… Iron Butterfly ironweed is a form of Letterman's ironweed which is a perennial plant that is native to Arkansas where it grows in dry rocky sites that may occasionally be inundated. It bears delicate green folaige similar to Amsonia and bright purple one inch flowers in late summer to mid-fall providing a pop of color …
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… Q. Is there anything I can do now to prepare my turf for the winter? A.Fall is a good time to improve the health of your lawn and prepare it for winter. There are a number of cultural …
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