… 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 own reflection. When he …
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… 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 own reflection. When he …
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… an abundance of beautiful bright pink blooms. Canadian Explorer Series roses are known for their winter hardiness, disease resistance, and repeat blooms. Grow in full sun to part shade and provide adequate moisture and good air circulation. …
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… very showy crop of hips that catch the eye from a distance in the dead of winter. No one knows for sure which species of rose that Sargon, King of Sumer, brought to his capital of Ur in Chaldea in 2350 B.C., but roses are among the oldest plants grown in …
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… perennial that naturalizes easily and attracts a wealth of bees and hummingbirds. A cousin to the thick, silvery "lamb's ears" of other Stachys cultivars, Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' … evaluated by our plant evaluation program. Download A Comparative Study of Cultivated Stachys for information on cultivating this beautiful deer- and rabbit-resistant Alpine betony in your …
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… Zizia aurea, golden Alexanders, is a fairly common native wildflower and a great plant for a naturalized landscape. It is one of the earlier blooming natives, producing attractive … flowers -atop persistent shiny green divided leaves. It needs a farly good, moist soil to thrive, but will survive moderate droughts. It is found in east and central North America in …
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… collaborating since they were 18 and have been refining their craft in their metals studio for more than 45 years. They use found objects, antique prints, pressed ferns and leaves, and various ephemera to create pieces that remind us of our own families, a long-forgotten moment, a daydream, or … and creating a nurturing environment, much like the Chicago Botanic Garden, has been essential to their growth as artists and to their continued success over the years. …
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… Second Hand News recreates the experience of seeing Fleetwood Mac in their heyday. Made up of veteran Chicago … Vanier, and Lindsay Weinberg, the band features spot-on vocal harmonies, careful attention to detail, and electric live shows. Through the talents of these seasoned performers, the spirit … classic songs together is infectious, and will bring you to your feet in shared appreciation for one of the greatest bands of all time. …
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… It has strong branches that form a pyramidal shape. The leaves of red maple have 3 to 5 lobes, with the lobes near the petiole smaller in size. Red maples flower in late March to early April, with clusters of tiny red flowers. Newly emerging leaves are red, but soon become … Fall color is reliably a bright red-orange, and after turning color, the display can last for a month or more, until wintry winds whip off the leaves. While red maples are native to rich, …
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… Ageratum houstonianum ('Blue Horizon') produces 3- to 4-inch cushions of tiny blue flowers on 30-inch-tall plants. Free from insects, diseases, and pests, this cultivar is perfect for the annual border or as a cut flower. Plant 'Blue Horizon' in full sun and moderately … hormone activity (precocious metamorphosis in insects). It also produces an oil that is toxic to the fungal plant path on Fusarium wilt. While scientists apparently have not studied the …
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