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  • … pink flowers appear near mid-summer among the dark green, almost black, linear shaped leaves. This slow to spread groundcover is not winter hardy in most Chicago gardens, unfortunately. Tolerates shade and drought, once established. In tropical gardens it is frequently used as a substitute for lawn grasses. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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  • … blooms are 6 inches across and appear early in the season. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Each flower lasts only one day, but 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. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun or partial … Honorable Mention and the Award of Merit by the American Hemerocallis Society. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … logs, run on hills, create with natural materials like rocks, pinecones, leaves, and mud. This event will run rain or shine—we will move indoors if weather doesn’t permit to be outside. In order to receive free parking, registration is required prior to attending. Chicago Botanic Garden Members do not need to register. Offered in partnership with The Alliance for Early Childhood as part of the Let's Play! Ongoing Community Program. Nature Play Garden on …
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  • … Goldflame honeysuckle is a deciduous twining vine with simple, untoothed, opposite leaves. It is grown for its slightly fragrant, very colorful flowers. The circular whorls of tubular flowers, which … connate, which means they are fused together, looking as if the stem is piercing through them. This vine, which can grow to 20 feet, has a fairly long bloom period and attracts hummingbirds. …
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  • … Large, pure-orange flowers with petals the appearance of crepe paper are produced above the broad green foliage with an extended period of flowering. This annual can be allowed to reseed in the garden or seeds can be collected and sown in late winter for transplanting after the last hard freezes are past in early spring. Full sun and well-drained …
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  • … Rose' isn't just a heritage rose.Iit's historic. It was cultivated by the Greeks and Romans for medicinal purposes. It was one the most often represented in Renaissance art. In England's … a very deep pink with a prominent center of yellow stamens. The flush of bloom in early summer is bountiful, but like all old roses, it doesn't repeat. It's extremely healthy and tough...in fact, it'll even tolerate some shade, This is not a rose that needs pampering, though a little fertilizer in the spring can help. …
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  • … Narcissus ‘New Baby’ is in Division 7. It blooms very late in the spring with small flowers that are less than 1 inch wide and occur up to 4 per stem. The … 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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  • … Nanum fragrant viburnum is a compact cultivar that grows to only 4' tall and as wide over time. It blooms in early spring with tiny, fragrant, light pink flowers in panicles on naked stems. It may take a while for the plant to bloom more profusely. Fruiting is sparse. It can be grown in full sun to partial … 많이 달리기 까지는 시간이 좀 걸p리고, 열매는 드뭅니다. 기름진 약 산성의 물이 잘 빠지는, 양달이나 부분 응달의 토양에서 잘 자랍니다. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Native to eastern tropical Australia, this small flowered species produces spikes of up to 15 light lavender flowers with darker … exposed rock outcroppings in full sun, high humidity and warm temperatures. In cultivation it is ideal for small pots and produces a relatively shallow root system. The orchid family consists of a …
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  • … COPPERTINA™ Eastern Ninebark is a cross between Dart's Gold and Diablo ninebarks that has copper-colored foliage in spring … is found along streams and in dry areas such as woodlands and rocky areas. Ninebark is named for its peeling bark on mature branches which reveal lighter bark underneath, although this is only noticeable in winter when the leaves have fallen. In late spring COPPERTINA™ …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant