… Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and … from modest amounts of pruning to eliminate water sprouts and improve airflow. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Iris ‘Breakers’ is a bearded iris that stands 3 feet tall and blooms midseason (it may re-bloom later in the … to butterflies and hummingbirds, and resistant to rabbits and deer. The flowers are excellent for cutting but have no fragrance. In 1988, Breakers was awarded an Honorable Mention, and in … a symbol of royalty throughout history, was an adaptation of the iris flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… semi-double flowers are produced atop long, wiry stems from late August into late October on this hardy perennial. This Japanese anemone, also known as windflower ( Anemone ; hybrida 'Andrea … anemones at the Chicago Botanic Garden, this cultivar was ranked in the top three selections for ease of growth, flower production, and disease resistance. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The Exceptionals present Grow, Worm, Grow: A Sensory Celebration Concert for All! Experiencing … music lights up the entire brain and opens communication in ways that words alone cannot. In this interactive concert, Old Town School of Folk Music faculty create a multi-sensory experience …
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… 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. Condilla has won the Ida Munson Award, the Lenington All-American Award 1991, and other awards. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Hampshire. It has a very narrow pyramidal form, with rich, teal blue-green needles. Balsam fir is native to the colder regions of Canada and the northeastern United States. The slow growth rate makes it an ideal low-maintenance plant for lawns in cold climates. In the Chicago area, it is prized as a Christmas tree because of its … acidic, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of heat and needs humidity. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in mid summer. Pink Lightning is a dwarf astilbe, growing to only 16 inches tall. It does well in partial shade to shade and … deer. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… the season have a delightful fragrance and attract butterflies. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. Miss Amelia is a prolific bloomer and may rebloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Hemerocallis middendorffii is a slightly fragrant daylily with golden yellow or orange flowers that blooms early in the … 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: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The common tansy is a Eurasian native that was cultivated in ancient times for medicinal purposes. Be aware that the plant contains a chemical, thujone, that has been known … conditions will help manage spreading. It prefers full sun or partial shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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