… This bright red cultivar features smaller central upright bracts in contrast to larger outside bracts that are slightly pendulous, giving a ruffled appearance to the plant. For indoor longevity, place it in a location with bright light, away from air conditioning vents …
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… The wire vine is a perennial ground cover that is hardy in USDA Zones 6 to 9. The wiry stems provide a contrast for the glossy green foliage. While it will only grow to 2 to 4 inches tall, it can spread 30 inches. The flowers are insignificant but will produce …
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… NASA software engineer, Jose Salcedo has taught both Ohara School and Ikenobo School Ikebana for over 25 years. Free; preregistration is not required Regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers …
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… the central mass of dark purple stamens on this sprawling vine. This cultivar is ideal for use on low arbors and arbors or can be used as a groundcover for banks and other larger spaces. The nectar and pollen rich flowers attract pollinating insects …
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… Japanese Anemones are outstanding plants for the late summer and fall garden featuring lovely poppy-like flowers; the Pretty Lady series … pink flowers that bloom from August through October. These long-lived garden plants are great for mixing with hardy mums and other fall-flowering perennials. …
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… Large, bold, palmate-shaped leaves with deep incisions and teeth form the backdrop for upright flowering stems featuring bright golden yellow daisies. Ideal for areas with moist soils and partial shade or those areas that can be irrigated during dry …
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… Fountain European beech is both a weeping and columnar form of the species and thus suitable for narrow spaces in the home landscape. It is a sport or naturally occurring variation of F. … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for …
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… New! Learn to capture the brilliant colors of autumn with gouache. Gouache is an opaque water media perfect for the bright colors of fall leaves and foliage. Some supplies provided. The School’s CEUs=11 …
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… Join our expert Chicago Botanic Garden staff for an informative greenhouse tour. Discover the spaces that host 250,000 plants annually. This event is only available to Garden members. Space is limited, each ticket is $10, and the limit is 30 people per timeslot. …
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