… flowers on narrow branched panicles. The foliage forms graceful fern-like mounds. 'Pumila' is a dwarf astilbe, growing to only 10-12 inches high. It does well in shade to partial shade and … tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. 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. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… 'Chocoholic' bugbane is prized first and foremost for deep burgundy color of its foliage. Then, come mid-summer, that foliage becomes the dramatic backdrop for its graceful spires of white flowers. Whether in a woodland setting …
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… This is the true, ancient pearl onion, but is seldom grown today. Its German name is perlzwiebel. This … will grow the following season. One prominent Illinois market grower is experimenting with it for his numerous chef customers who are always seeking novel produce. Archived Copy: This content …
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… The bright fiery red of Karma Irene ( Dahlia 'Karma Irene') and the waterlily form will sparkle in any garden setting, especially in groups of 3 or more plants. Bred for the cut flower industry, Karma blooms are prolific, on tall straight stems. A favorite in … they must be lifted in fall and stored over winter. Plant in spring when danger of frost is past. …
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… OOH LA™ LaGrande Shasta Daisy OOH LA™ series is a collection of Shasta daisies in various size and textures. LaGrande has large flower heads … with brilliant white petals and yellow eye atop rich dark green foliage. The bold flowers make for a great addition to perennial gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… OOH LA™ LaSpider Shasta Daisy OOH LA™ series is a collection of Shasta daisies in various size and textures. LaSpider has large flower heads … of brilliant white, petals and yellow eye atop rich dark green foliage. The bold flowers make for a great addition to perennial gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… to Edward Weston and Yasuhiro Ishimoto, made images of flowers and plants. We will explore this unique genre of photography using both natural and additive light sources. We will learn … flash units, light modifiers, and of course, our cameras to make our images. This class is for intermediate/advanced photographers. The School’s CEUs=15 hours. FPC elective, master track …
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… Bloodflower ( Asclepias curassavica ) is a nonnative perennial plant from South America 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. Bloodflower is a host plant for monarch and queen butterfly larvae and its nectar attracts many other species of butterflies …
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… Little Grapette daylily has very small grape-colored flowers early in the season. The flowers are only 2 inches in diameter, and the low foliage is only 12 inches tall. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each … 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. Little Grapette …
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… Brazilian ironwood, also known as leopard tree, is a highly ornamental Brazilian tree with many fine attributes. A single straight trunk is … away to reveal patches of gray, creamy white and green, like a sycamore. The hard wood is used for furniture, flooring, fence posts and guitars. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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