… Narcissus ‘Beautiful Eyes’ is in Division 7. It is 12-16 inches tall and blooms in mid spring with 2 inch flowers. The petals open pale yellow and become white as they mature. The corona is a bright orange. The … rabbits. Beautiful Eyes is hardy in zones 4 – 9. 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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… Narcissus ‘Inglescombe’ is in Division 4. It stands 14 inches high and blooms in mid season. The flowers are doubles, 2 ½ … 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 … where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Narcissus ‘Pipit’ is in Division 7. It blooms in mid season with 2 or 3 flowers on each stem. The flowers are 2¾ … 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 … where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… ( Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense 'Compacta') makes a wonderful addition to the garden for azalea lovers working with smaller spaces. Early spring flowers range from rose to … must modify the soil to increase acidity and improve the moisture-retention capacity. This typically involves the addition of peat moss and powdered sulfur. Like other plants native to Korea, this species is winter hardy in many parts of the Upper Midwest, including the Chicago region. The cultivar is …
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… This small-statured orchid (up to 6 inches) produces flowers from January to June in the leaf … orchids, this cultivar continues to produce flower spikes on the old pseudobulbs. This orchid is perfect for the home windowsill if kept moist—but not wet—during the growing cycle. The orchid family …
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… 'Brautschleier' is also known as Bridal Veil® or false Spirea. The classic white plumes sit on top of dark green … It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, while it is resistant to rabbits and deer. This is an excellent cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. 'Brautschleier' has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal …
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… Paeonia 'Tropical Bonnet' is an herbaceous peony with single pink blooms that darken as they mature. The stems are strong … than 2 inches below the soil surface. Deer resistant. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness, and the huge variety of their colors, forms, and habits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Long, thin, drooping yellow petals surround an upright greyish-brown cone in late summer on this native prairie plant. The bruised foliage of this native yellow coneflower ( Ratibida … enough to establish a deep root system. Allow seeds to ripen and disperse naturally to provide for future generations in your garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… New! The Garfield Park Conservatory on the west side of Chicago was the concept of Prairie School … Jensen. At the time of its completion in 1908, the conservatory was considered revolutionary for the presentation of the plant collection and specifically themed rooms. This class will focus on the history as well as the current and future usage of the conservatory …
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… Virtual Tour Farm on Ogden Food. Health. Jobs. A project of the Chicago Botanic Garden and Lawndale Christian Health Center The Farm on Ogden, a multiuse facility located in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood, supports and … Health Center take a “whole person” approach to community health and wellness. Farm on Ogden is located at 3555 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60623. … Health Center take a “whole person” approach to community health and wellness. Farm on Ogden is located at 3555 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60623. …
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