… flowers with dark purple centers in late spring to early summer. The blooms are upfacing and unspotted. The stems grow to 2 to 4 feet in height. Black Jack belongs to the group of Asiatic lilies which generally bloom earlier than other lilies and have high bud counts on straight stems. They are the easiest to grow, are quite winter hardy and reproduce readily. Typically they are not fragrant. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this …
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… insects that appeared on the scene roughly 300 million years ago. They are expert fliers and precise, lethal hunters, often called “mosquito hawks,” consuming 30 to100 of the little pests daily. Discover their life cycle, species found in Illinois, and their habitats. Learn the best equipment and settings to capture images of these insects with amazing detail. The first class will be held …
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… 'Belle Poitevine' was introduced in 1894, and she's still regarded as one of the best hybrid rugosas available. Her magenta buds open to ruffled, almost frilly pink roses that are so fragrant you can smell them a yard away. And she does repeat, again and again. And when the flowering season is done, she has big, colorful rose hips for winter …
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… clusters of tiny (1 inch across) flowers, each with a center of cheery, bright yellow stamens. And bloom is nonstop, from mid-June until frost. Cassie is a rose that "plays well with others." … show going when they're not in bloom. She has good disease resistance, so even with some shade and less than perfect air circulation, she'll do better at keeping healthy than many other roses. However, for best bloom, find a site with full sun and good air circulation, provide regular moisture, and fertilize at the beginning of the growing …
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… In mid-summer, clusters of pale yellow flowers top the plants. The lower stems are thick and almost woody, which make it a sub-shrub. In spring,stems can be cut back with old foliage … removed, but don't cut them to the base. The plants are hardy, somewhat drought-tolerant and long-lived. The dried leaves are used in herbal medicines, and stems can be used to flavor vinegars, but it is not used directly as food, only as an …
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… This shrub needs full sun and moist soil conditions. It has yellow blooms in late spring. It is a specimen. Members of the … moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In cultivation, willows are often used to control erosion in such areas. They are easily propagated from cuttings; willows root and grow quickly. Of the estimated 350 species in the genus Salix , most are native to the …
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… This evergreen spring flowering shrub grows to 4 feet in size when provided partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It produces domes of slightly fragrant bright pink flowers in spring and is graced with bright red foliage with the onset of winter temperatures. Like other … so care must be taken to incorporate peat into the soils, top dress with granulated sulfur, and fertilize with liquid products identified as appropriate for Rhododendron and other …
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… rodgersflowers that gardeners covet. Dark chocolate in the spring; green with ruddy highlights and up to a foot across by mid summer; then copper and maroon in the fall In the shade garden, Rodgersias give you a bold counterpoint to the … feet long, giving them the visual impact of a tropical. Yes, they do bloom, but not profusely and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get …
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… even in that group 'Rotlaub' stands out. New leaves hold their red color for a longer time, and even in full summer mix the green of mature leaves with red. The white plumes of flowers also age well, turning russet and standing straight well into October. In the shade garden, Rodgersias give you a bold … feet long, giving them the visual impact of a tropical. Yes, they do bloom, but not profusely and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get …
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… EGLANTYNE is officially a shrub rose, but in full sun and moderate soil conditions here it can reach 5 feet tall or taller. From June through October it produces old fashioned fragrant, quartered, and slightly cupped pink blooms. The flowers are exceptionally full...the petal count is 140. No wonder it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. This rose comes from David Austin, the English breeder dedicated to bringing …
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