… light pink petals with dark bases. The lightly fragrant flowers are 3½ inches across and borne in large clusters from mid-June through mid-October. It can be used as a pillar or a short climber in the landscape. …
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… foliage reduces premature leaf drop and/or the need to spray pesticides. Plant this rose in full sun and in moderately moist soils. Avoid crowding all roses to improve air circulation through the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers with fringed edges to the petals throughout the warmer months of the growing season in Chicago. Plant this sage after the soils have warmed (toward the end of May, typically) in full sun and well-drained soil. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths are attracted to the …
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… at Intrinsic Perennials. Plant this salvia, after the danger of late frosts have passed, in full sun and well-drained soil, and provide moderate levels of fertilization. The scented … deters herbivores (rabbits, deer) and the red flowers attract hummingbirds—a good combination in any garden. …
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… heads. Discover the many types and characteristics of peony varieties. This course will begin in the classroom and then stroll to the west flower walk to examine many of the plants in bloom. Dress for the weather. Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic …
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… Goldsturm black-eyed Susan is an immensely popular staple of the perennial border. Starting in July and continuing until September, they put on a spectacular display of distinctly yellow … flowers surrounding a black cone atop stiff stems with dark green foliage. Plants flower best in full sun and moist soil and attract birds and butterflies. …
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… Susan ( Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun') features large, green-eyed, daisy-shaped flowers in orange, transitioning to yellow towards the tips. Derived from native midwestern parents, this … to the Chicago climate and will reseed (if not deadheaded) to produce future generations in your garden. Hummingbirds and songbirds enjoy the nectar/seeds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… or a shade of green so dark it appears almost black on a cloudy winter day. Plants in this group take many forms: spreading, cascading, ground-hugging, shrubby, conical, globular, … lend a natural, rugged look to a landscape, where tinier species are perfectly at home in hot, dry rock gardens. And for gardeners in wooded areas, here's the best feature of all — the deer leave them alone! Do you recognize …
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… of brightly colored tulips that brighten our landscape. But tulips can be a disappointment in the home garden after that first glorious year. Why does this happen and what can you do about … since, and many of them have no flowers. What am I doing wrong? To grow tulips that remain in the garden year after year, it helps to understand the plant’s life cycle. Think about where … they need to survive. Tulips are native to the high altitudes of Central Asia, where they grow in well-drained, mineral-based soil without much organic matter. Most commercial tulip bulbs …
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… Defining your garden with structure How can we make our gardens more inviting in 2025? How about creating a little journey with doorways, halls and outdoor rooms? Even the … home. Indoors, there are entries, hallways, walls, and ceilings. Similar design elements work in the garden. Let’s explore. Arbor Arbors are structures that act as doorways. They are … may be flat or arched. The structure can be contemporary, formal or rustic with cross beams in a variety of patterns. Arbors—with or without a gate—are useful in tight spaces found in urban …
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