… Iris 'Raindance Returns' is a light blue violet with a white zone at the center of the falls. It blooms in late spring to early summer on stems that stand 14 inches high bearing up to 3 blooms each. It has no fragrance. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits …
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… which cause the leaves to fall off of the tree before the end of the summer. What is wrong with my tree and what can I do about it? A. Crabapple trees can be affected by many different … a sample of your declining tree that is approximately 12 inches in length to Plant Information Service for an accurate diagnosis and proper recommended treatments. …
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… continuous bloom throughout the warmer months on this nonhardy perennial bred for dwarf size, excellent lateral branches, and larger-than-normal flowers. Butterflies and bees are attracted to …
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… geometric windows), and get out your camera. Got an empty wall in your garden? The arbor is an excellent spot to examine climbing roses and other flowering vines up close. Stop 5: Species … White Rose of York) adds a hint of history to the bed. Why aren't species roses more popular with gardeners? For one simple reason: they usually bloom just once per year. Stop 6: Old … are more powerfully fragrant than Modern roses. Like wine, rose fragrances can be discussed with descriptors. To think about as you smell: myrhh, apple, citrus, musk, tea, honey, moss, …
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… Its five-lobed leaves grow densely on an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 55 feet with a spread of 35 feet. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Red flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is orange with red highlights. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as …
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… Achillea 'Walther Funcke' has tiny brick-red flowers with yellow centers clustered together in densely packed, flat-topped flower heads. The stems stand 15 to 24 inches high with fragrant, deeply cut foliage. This cultivar likes full sun and blooms from mid- summer to … anad resistant to deer, rabbits, and drought. This is a favorite cut flower and is also excellent as a dried flower. The genus name Achillea is in reference to Achilles, hero of the …
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… Paeonia 'White Ivory' is an herbaceous peony with exquisite double flowers resembling mounds of whipped cream. The bark is dark and the blooms are fragrant, making for an excellent cut flower. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. 'White Ivory' is … the summer, and then dies to the ground in the fall. Plant in full sun to part shade with eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil surface. Deer resistant. Peonies are popular …
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… Iris 'Undercurrent' is a stunning tall bearded iris with vanilla standards, apricot yellow falls and fiery red beards. There is a gray purplish wash … inward from the edges of the falls. It stands 42 inches high, blooming in mid to late season with a mild sweet fragrance. In 2006 Undercurrent was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society and in 2008 it received the Award of Merit. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits …
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… Cool Wave® Sunshine 'N Wine Spreading Pansy This is an excellent choice for spring gardens, containers, and hanging baskets. The plants show superior …
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Funders Windy City Harvest Funders The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest is supported by government grants and generous contributions from foundation, corporate, and individual donors. We are grateful for these meaningful partnerships, which ensure that youth development, green job training, nourishing food, and thriving greenspaces are accessible in Chicago communities where Windy City …
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