… Michael Dixon (b. 2003) is a composer and performer based in Bloomington, Indiana, where he is pursuing an M.M. degree in composition … studying under Dr. Laura Ellis. He is certified by the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America and serves on multiple committees within the organization. Besides writing music and playing the carillon, Dixon's musical pursuits include singing, conducting, playing the …
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… This little plant that grows between three and a half and five feet tall should be planted in full sun. It features magenta purple flowers that sparkle … a secondary bloom extends the show later into the fall. It is a magnet for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds attracted to its honey scented blooms. Cutting back the plant to a height of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… '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 the milkweed family, which includes butterfly weed ( A. tuberosa ), prairie milkweed ( A. sullivantii ), and swamp milkweed ( A. incarnata ), midwestern native perennials in the Garden's permanent … 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 to the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… stand 18 to 24 inches high. It has small toothed, lance like leaves which are toxic to horses and cattle. This is a cultivar of Achillea ptarmica which is native to Europe. It is attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds while resistant to deer and rabbits. The genus name Achillea is in reference to Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dwarf Japanese rush is derived from a sweet flag native to the wet areas of Japan and China. This low growing grass-like plant reaches only four to six inches in height and about eight to twelve inches in width. It has very dark green leaves that resemble an … but the compact growth habit of this plant make it suitable for planting along path edges and between stepping stones. It requires moist conditions however and supplemental watering …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Black alder is an upright tree native to Europe and Asia. It can reach a height of 80 feet in the wild. It actually prefers wet conditions and is often found on riverbanks in its native habitat. Related to birches, it produces catkins … the spring. The female flowers become tiny decorative cones. The leaves are glossy dark green and round, with a distinctive notch at the tip. While this tree is attractive, it does tend to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 … cut flower industry, Karma blooms are prolific, on tall straight stems. A favorite in Europe and Netherlands, the 6 inch blooms are on 3 to 4 foot plants, and will shine in arrangements. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago region, so if you wish to …
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… 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 attractive throughout the summer and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… yellow flowers composed of numerous, narrow, ray florets. Good drainage is essential, and the plants do best in cold climates. Orientalis is hardy to USDA Zone 3 and grows to 2½ feet tall, featuring long leaves and large orange-yellow flowers that bloom from May through August. Grow in beds or borders where …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… falls fade to white around the yellow beards. It stands 31 inches high with branched stalks and blooms in early season with a gentle fragrance. It may rebloom. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
