… like candelabra above the 4-foot mound of blue-green foliage on this Midwestern native. Plant in full sun in moderately well-drained soils and protect young growth from rabbits and deer. The seed pods are often used in dried flower decorations in fall. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… green leaves. Bright light, high humidity, and very well-drained soils are the keys to success in growing this orchid. This species is known for producing large clumps over time, resulting in tremendous floral displays. This species grows on trees, boulders or cliffs all along the east coast of tropical Australia and in a band following the Tropic of Capricorn in the Far East. The orchid family consists of a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… leaves and last for weeks on this orchid. Moth orchids are among the easiest to re-flower in following years. Select a windowsill location with bright sunlight in winter, dappled sunlight in summer, and water only enough to keep the large fleshy roots moist. Low levels of foliar feed …
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… The deep green leaves banded in silver are attractive throughout the year. Large pink moth orchid flowers are produced from mid winter through early spring in long sprays. This species adapts well to the lower light levels, humidity and temperatures found in Chicago area homes; growing well on windowsills or under grow lights. This native of the …
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… Introduced in 2002, the hybrid orchid Phalaenopsis Sogo ‘Yen Lin’ produces multiple branches of vibrant, … speckled near the centers. The flowers measure 1½ to 2 inches on stems that reach 12 inches in height. A hybrid of Sogo 'Vivien’ × Sogo 'Berry', this miniature Phalaenopsis thrives in medium to high light and warm temperatures. Its compact size makes it a very popular choice …
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… Presenters will focus on native pollinators, bees and climate change, supporting pollinators in gardens and other natural areas, supporting bees in urban areas, and current pollinator conservation efforts. Attendees choose from three hands-on workshops related to creating pollinator habitat in your yard or neighborhood park. Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center …
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… tall stems characterize Allium ‘Firmament’. For naturalizing, this cultivar is best grown in full sun in sandy/gravely soils that remain dry from midsummer through fall. Alliums attract a number of … objectionable. Gardeners often interplant ornamental onions between their crocus and tulips in an effort to deter herbivores. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to white flowers. The flowers have a cup shape and a fringed appearance. Plant 'Ping Pong' in soil that dries between watering, in full sun, and in groups for best effect. Pest and disease resistant if soils allowed to dry after the plant …
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… Rakkyo, or Chinese chive, is an uncommon type of onion found in China and Japan. The small narrow bulbs are usually sold pickled. As an ornamental plant, it resembles chives, but the leaves are 3-angled in cross-section. It has the odd habit of becoming dormant in mid-summer. When the leaves have completely shriveled, it sends up stalks of small lavender …
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… bumps and spots. The edges of the leaves are spiked with light green teeth. Hardy outdoors in USDA Zones 9 to 11, this aloe is a low-maintenance, drought- , heat- , and clay-tolerant … evergreen succulent that prefers full sun or dappled shade. Grown primarily for its foliage, in mid-winter, little gator aloe is graced with salmon-pink flowers on simple spikes to 6 inches in height. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
