… Website Credits This project would not be possible without the collaboration and contributions from the following staff of the Chicago Botanic Garden: Photography Robin Carlson Website Design Maria … This project would not be possible without the collaboration and contributions from the following staff of the Chicago Botanic Garden: …
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… Silky Gold bloodflower ( Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold') is a nonnative perennial plant that the Chicago Botanic Garden grows from seed and uses as a warm-season annual. It is a member of … seedpods from which seeds with silky hairs are dispersed by wind. 'Silky Gold' is a host plant for monarch and queen butterfly larvae, and its nectar attracts many other species of butterflies …
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… which hang from long, arching, leafless stems. Each flower has an inner petal protruding from the bottom which is reminiscent of a drop of blood and gives flower the name “bleeding heart”. The foliage is blue green, deeply cut and fernlike. Ivory Hearts is known for its extended bloom time and its compact shape. With adequate moisture it will remain …
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… New! Watercolor is a luminous medium perfect for capturing foliage and flowers. Learn how to mix colors such as the bright greens and fluorescent colors found in the garden. You will work in the traditional …
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… Dark purple leaves with scalloped edges make a dramatic statement in the annual border and containers from summer up to the first killing frost of winter. Plant 'Dark Star' in a location that receives full sun for most of the day to get the darkest color on the foliage. Keep this plant in well-drained soil, and water it whenever the leaves start to wilt. Plants may be …
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… One of the earliest of the hybrid lady slipper orchids, the white flag and petals veined in green with a … 1900. It's ability to tolerate household conditions has increased popularity to the point it is described as the easiest of lady slipper orchids for beginners to grow in the twenty-first century. The orchid family consists of a large number …
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… Description: This migrant species may be spotted in trees. Look for rectangular groupings of small holes in the bark of trees to see where they have been drilling their sap wells. …
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… Triangular-shaped, three-petaled pink flowers have a thick, waxy texture to the petals. Moderate temperatures and light with high humidity and very well-drained soil are ideal for cultivating this orchid. …
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… In this gentle class, learn a selection of the 24 Yang forms to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation, while seated in a chair or using a cane for support. Emphasizing mindful movement and mental focus, this class offers a supportive …
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… burgundy red leaves brighten their colors in bright to full sun light. Great non-hardy plant for adding a tropical feel to a landscape. A tight rosette of leaves in the center provide a water basin to carry the plant through to the next rain in the top of the tropical rain forest. …
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