… Summersweet is a deciduous shrub that is native to the eastern United States. Its common name is derived from the fragrant white flowers that … attracting butterflies and birds. The white flowers are produced on vertical flower spikes up to 6 inches long, which are a striking feature of the plant, along with its lustrous green … Summersweet flowers on new wood so prune in late winter. It is a versatile plant, suitable for borders or screens, or as a specimen plant. The botanical name refers to the shape of the …
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… and a green throat. The flowers have an unusual crispate form in which the petals appear to be pinched or folded. The 9-inch flowers and the foliage are unusually large and tall. It … are several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more, after which it may rebloom. In milder climates, the foliage is green all …
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… American Alumroot is an attractive native plant for sun or partial shade. It matures to a mounded form about 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide. … of greenish white flowers appear in the late spring and early summer increasing the height to about 24 inches and adding a nice lacy visual effect. The leaves are roughly heart shape and …
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… New! Learn about the theory and practice of engaging with plants and nature as a tool for wellness. The history, theoretical foundations, and current research will be covered. … activities in the outdoor classroom of the Buehler Enabling Garden. Activities are designed to increase your energy and relaxation levels. Barbara Kreski, M.H.S., OTR/L, HTR, director, …
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… Don’t stop canning and preserving just because it is winter. In this cooking class, learn to preserve using dried fruits in a dried fig, apple, and raisin jam—a sweet, bright-tasting spread with a chunky texture perfect for stirring into oatmeal, serving with cake, or topping ice cream. The class also covers the …
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… By midsummer, this tidy perennial bears a cloud of white to light blue flowers that float above shiny, mint-scented leaves. A great front-of-the-border plant, calamint is deer resistant and drought tolerant. “It blooms for an incredibly long time and is a favorite of many pollinators. No garden should be without …
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… the edges and can reach 5 feet in length. With age, this single-trunked aloe species can grow to 12 feet in height. The nectar is a rich chestnut brown color, which is distinctive in the genus. The specific epithet (species name) is derived from the Latin name for chestnut trees — castanea . …
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… Earth Stars are terrestrial bromeliads native to the rainforests of eastern Brazil where they grow on the forest floor. The Burle Marx earth star is named for the renowned Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx who championed the use of …
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… are held on 8 inch stems above the pearly turquoise rounded leaves. Moonstones are a favorite for their beautifully colored, large inflated leaves on short spreading plants. The flowers are … other succulents, bright light, low humidity and soils that dry between irrigations are keys to success. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected at the Chicago Botanic Garden for its bright pink and long lasting floral display, attractive foliage and vigorous growth. …
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