… Narcissus ‘Beryl’ is in Division 6. This a dwarf narcissus that blooms in mid spring. The flowers are 3 inches wide and face slightly … 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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… Aloe 'Blue elf' is hardy dwarf succulent in zones 9-11, in the Chicago area it would need to be taken inside during the winter. It is drought tolerant and happy in full sun. This cultivar is noted for its attractive linear gray green leaves that change color with sun exposure. In less than …
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… Daylily ( Hemerocallis citrina 'Yao Ming') has a bright yellow trumpet shaped flower. It is unusually tall, reaching 5 ft, and is sweetly fragrant. This daylily is nocturnal, opening in the late afternoon and closing around midmorning the next … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: …
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… New! Join us as we enjoy the spectacle of hummingbirds as they buzz about the flowers on Evening Island. You are welcome … to bring your own chair, though benches will be available. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary. Dress for the weather. Bridget Kiernan, birder and assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… but the tiny sepals are a yellowish white. The overall appearance of the feathery sprays is slightly off white. The stems reach a height of 32 inches. 'Sarma' does well in partial shade … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. It is an excellent cut flower. This is an arendsii developed by the National Botanic Garden in Riga, Latvia. …
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… also sold as Maya brugmansia, matures around five feet in height - relatively short for brugmansias. The large leaves are splotched in green, light green and creamy white. The … out light lemon yellow and age to pale apricot in hanging clusters - a plant in full bloom is a sight to see. The mature height of this cultivar makes it adapted to use in containers, particularly those that can be moved indoors …
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… Its blooms open white, and with age, will turn pinkish white in fall, drying to tan in winter. This hardy shrub can get large over time—to 10 feet in height and width. It is well adapted to grow well in full sun and partially shaded conditions. Keep Unique uniformly moist during the growing season for maximum flower production. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and …
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… Aureus sweet mockorange is mostly grown for its foliage which emerges as golden in the spring and darkens to charteuse in the warmer … fragrant white flowers in late spring to early summer which are attractive to pollinators. This shrub grows to about eight feet tall and wide with a rounded but open growth habit making it …
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… This cultivar is smaller than the species and can reach a height of 25’ with a spread of 15’. It has horizontal, almost … full shade. Plant in a site protected from the wind. It can be pruned heavily in the spring for hedging. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… Capture the colorful world of the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition. This intermediate- to advanced-level … controls and lens settings. Close-focusing/macro lens and tripod are strongly suggested. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=2 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional …
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