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… Narcissus ‘Pueblo’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf narcissus that blooms in mid to late spring with 2¾ inch flowers. The petals are … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his …
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… Q. I was away on vacation for several weeks and my houseplants were seriously overwatered. How can I tell if they have suffered permanent damage? A. Root rot is the most common problem associated with overwatered houseplants and flooded outdoor plants. The …
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… open in the late afternoon and are finished by noon the next day. Hibiscus grandifolius is also known as Swamp Rosemallow, a name which indicates the plant’s preference for swamps and marshes. It grows at the edges of ponds or streams in the southeastern United … “Malvaceae” meaning mucilaginous (sticky) referring to the fibrous stems or roots typical of this family. …
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… Reed grass is a clump-forming upright ornamental grass native to the high plains of Eurasia and China. It is … conditions, including clay soil, salt, and partial shade and is thus a useful ornamental plant for a range of gardens. It prefers moist, brackish soils and full to part sun, and in these conditions it can become aggressive. This plant is suitable as a specimen or as a massed planting where its form and shimmering flower …
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… ‘Gauguin’ is a tree peony with semi-double blossoms combining an impressionistic blend of orange, red, and pink tones surrounding a yellow center. Tree peonies often need to settle in for one to two years before producing blooms and, once established, will grow to mature size in … on tree peonies appear one to two weeks before those on herbaceous peonies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… ‘Golden Vanities’ is tree peony with single blossoms of light yellow with pink shading and purple flares. Tree peonies often need to settle in for one to two years before producing blooms and, once established, will grow to mature size in … on tree peonies appear one to two weeks before those on herbaceous peonies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Allan Pinkerton Pullman Years: 1901–1988 Year Hutchinson Medal awarded: 1968 President of the Chicago Horticultural Society As President of the Chicago Horticultural Society, Pullman was known as the “father” of the Chicago Botanic … a highlight of local garden tours. Honors and awards: Awarded the Pugsley Bronze Medal in 1930 for his contributions to park development Honored with life membership by the Illinois Parks …
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… The flowers on this nonhardy perennial vary in color as they age from cream to orange to a bright rose pink, providing for an ever-changing color palette in the garden. Bred from the hardiest of the species, it still is not able to survive Chicago's winters. Plant 'Kudos Ambrosia' in full sun and in well-drained …
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… fading to a lighter yellow on Prairie Harvest Buck shrub rose ( Rosa 'Prairie Harvest'). This is another of the Buck shrub roses bred in Iowa specifically to survive the harsh winter … is glossy and deep green in color. Root hardy to USDA Zone 4, it is a reliable selection for the Chicago area. 'Prairie Harvest' is not a grafted rose but is grown on its own roots, …
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