… 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 …
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… 4-inch, formal, decorative blooms appear in August and September on this shorter statured (to 3 feet) nonhardy tuberous plant. This is a great addition to the annual flower displays or can be used as a cut flower. Full sun, moisture-retentive, moderately rich soils are ideal conditions for dahlias. Stake the dahlias, once they have established their root systems to avoid the plants …
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… and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… by having larger lavender-lilac flowers on shorter flowering stems. The plants reach close to 3 feet in height by the end of the growing season in Chicago-area gardens. Their honey-like fragrance is a powerful attractant for pollinating insects and hummingbirds. Plant this perennial in full sun. In USDA Zones 7 to 10, gardeners should deadhead the flowers to prevent seedlings from establishing in natural …
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… New! Light, shadows, and motion all come together in the Waterfall Garden. Discover how to combine these elements into intriguing images of moving water. Begin with classroom instruction and then go out into the Garden to practice these concepts. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A tripod and polarizing filter are recommended but not required. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=3 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional …
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… New! Paint and plant in this summer crafting workshop. Learn helpful plant care tips to keep your succulents surviving for years to come while enjoying a meditative painting experience. Customize your planters using paint pens …
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… inflorescence on this native of Ecuador. Among the showiest of the members of this genus due to the flaring characteristic of the petals. Grow in full sun, humus rich soils and provide for a cool dry dormancy period to initiate flowering. Flowering typically takes place 8 weeks after watering commences (to break …
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… Native to Yugoslavia, the Serbian spruce is a handsome, narrow pyramidal evergreen reaching a mature height of 50' to 60' with a spread of only 20'. It can be used as a screen or specimen plant. The foliage is a … appearance. This evergreen's pendulous branchlets add to its unique habit. Unusual spruce for the Midwest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… part of the north American environment providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, mammals and birds. Bitter switch grass like this was an important part of … grasses, Dewey Blue is extremely versatile and can cope with a range of soil types from sandy to wet and shade conditions although it prefers full sun. Because of its versatility it can be … value, it is generally retained for its autumn and winter interest. Cut back the foliage to near ground level in late winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… GRAND MARSHALL beebalm grows to about 18 inches high and about two feet wide in sunny or partially shady areas and bears 2 … your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its fragrance. Beebalm is great for attracting bees and butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and adds a lot of color to your border. Cut back after …
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