… of eastern Brazil where they grow on the forest floor. The Burle Marx earth star is named for the renowned Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx who championed the use of …
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… to the first killing frost of winter. Plant 'Dark Star' in a location that receives full sun for most of the day to get the darkest color on the foliage. Keep this plant in well-drained …
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… growing season in Chicago-area gardens. Their honey-like fragrance is a powerful attractant for pollinating insects and hummingbirds. Plant this perennial in full sun. In USDA Zones 7 to …
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… New! Piet Oudolf, the world-famous Dutch plantsman, known for Chicago’s Lurie Garden and New York’s Battery Park and High Line, also photographs his own …
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… lines between tradition and contemporary fusion, transcending borders and generations. Join us for an unforgettable night of music that resonates across cultures and is sure to transport you …
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… temperatures of fall, the leaves turn a reddish-purple shade. This hydrangea is a great plant for moist soils and partially shaded locations. Deer and rabbits, unfortunately like to nibble on …
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… native white wood aster ( Eurybia divaricata ) lighten up the fall woodlands. Rare for asters, this species tolerates partial shade. It thrives in open woodlands and along the edge …
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… to the flaring characteristic of the petals. Grow in full sun, humus rich soils and provide for a cool dry dormancy period to initiate flowering. Flowering typically takes place 8 weeks …
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… appearance. This evergreen's pendulous branchlets add to its unique habit. Unusual spruce for the Midwest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… ‘Wate’s Golden’ is an irregular, slow- to medium-growing Virginia pine that is best known for its outstanding golden foliage in winter. It grows 15-30 feet tall in an open pyramidal …
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