… Manly double narcissus ( Narcissus 'Manly') is known as a double daffodil because of its multiple whorls of cup segments that become … his own reflection in a pool of water and was turned into a lily by the gods. The genus name is derived from the Greek narke (numbness) because of its narcotic properties. It's unclear … of the excruciating pain caused by the calcium oxalate crystals in the plant's sap when it is taken into the mouth, or whether some other chemical property takes effect later. Deer, …
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… flowers on tree peonies appear 1-2 weeks before those of the herbaceous peonies. ‘Moonstone’ is an award winning peony produced in 1942. The double pale pink almost white flowers are produced on strong stems with a sweet fragrance. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late – ‘Moonstone’ is a mid-season bloomer. It grows to 36” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the …
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… Grefsheim spirea ( Spiraea × cinerea 'Grefsheim') is one of the earliest blooming spirea and is notable for its refined habit. Its arching branches are covered in small white flowers in the spring. It has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society and is one of the more widely planted spirea at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The genus Spiraea …
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… Viburnum farreri or fragrant viburnum is native to the northern provinces of China. It is one of the treasures made available to gardeners through the efforts of Reginald Farrer, … until the middle of the twentieth century. This medium-sized shrub of an irregular habit is the first and last viburnum to bloom, with clusters of tiny pink buds that open to very …
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… The American cranberrybush viburnum is native to the northeastern and northwestern parts of the U.S. It will reach a height of 12’ … that are attractive to birds and may be made into preserves or jellies for humans. Fall color is bronze to red. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Cultivars are more commonly found in the trade than …
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… Carson Landry is carillonneur of Grosse Pointe Memorial Church in Michigan. He holds a master’s degree in … at Bok Tower Gardens in Florida and at the Rees carillon in Springfield, Illinois, and he is active as a performer, arranger, and teacher. …
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… Mark Lee is Music Director at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Skokie, IL and St. Bonaventure Oratory in … a Master of Music degree in piano performance from American Conservatory, Chicago. Mr. Lee is certified as a Carillonneur by the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America. He has served on …
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… Baby Blue Ice Sawara Cypress: A native of Japan, ‘Baby Blue Ice’ is a dwarf conifer with dense, silvery-blue foliage. An eye-catching gem for the small garden, it … with age, reaching 3 feet tall by 2.5 feet wide in ten years. It withstands heavy pruning, is extremely hardy to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and prefers full sun in well-drained soil. …
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… ‘Baby Blue’ is a very attractive conifer with intense silvery blue foliage with a feathery look. The foliage … turns purplish plum in winter months, giving this plant year-round interest. Its growth is upright and somewhat conical. It retains a tidy shape with little or no trimming. Makes a …
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… Serena™white summer snapdragon ( Angelonia angustifolia 'PAS394032') is the first of the summer snapdragons that comes true from seed; all others are propagated by … when temperatures are warm, and use only moderate irrigation and fertilization. This cultivar is insect and disease resistant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
