… Narcissus ‘Jumblie’ is in Division 12. This is a dwarf narcissus that blooms early in the season with 2-3 flowers on … 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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… New! Create your own unique textiles using natural dye. In this hands-on workshop series, you will learn the process of preparing textiles for natural dyeing and use a variety of direct applications of dye to cotton, silk, and thread. In later classes, try your hand at a variety of embroidery stitches …
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… a small point on a plant that can reach a fairly good size. Stout flowering stalks are covered in clouds of smallish pink flowers, a dainty contrast to the bold textured leaves. Rhizomatous begonias prefer bright light, continuously moist soils, …
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… hive and five buzzing bees, all hanging from a twiggy mobile adorned with flowers. Needle felt the pieces of this sweet mobile, then assemble and hang in your home or nursery and watch the slightest breeze cause the bees to “buzz.” Honor our pollinators with this fun class, perfect for even the novice crafter. All …
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… Iris ‘Cache of Gold’ is a soft golden yellow with yellow beards tipped in white. It stands only 11 inches high and blooms in early to mid season. It may rebloom later in the season. This is a Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris which typically has flowers that are less than …
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… Tall banana like leaves surround the large upright pure yellow heliconia bracts during Chicago's winter in protected greenhouses and conservatories. From each water storing bract, small pale colored … pollinating insects but particularly hummingbirds looking for nectar. This is a plant native to warm humid tropical climates and requires full sun, consistently moist soils and high …
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… Narcissus ‘Fairy Chimes’ is in Division 5. This is a dwarf cultivar that blooms in mid to late season. The flowers are 1 ¾ inches wide with 4 – 6 flowers on each stem. The flowers are scented and …
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… Boltonia is a spectacular addition to the late-summer garden. Its tall, sturdy stems and wide spread give it an almost shrublike presence in the perennial border. Willowlike, dainty blue-green foliage sets off its myriad of daisy …
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… features dark green leaves and large clusters of flowers which are either lace cap or mophead in structure. ‘Lemon Wave’, a lace cap cultivar which grows 6’ tall, is known for its unusual … features dark green leaves splashed with patches of white, creamy yellow and lemon yellow. The flowers, which appear in July, are light pink in alkaline soils and light blue in acidic soils. Hardy to Zone 6 – will struggle in the Chicago winters and should be planted in a protected site. …
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… a vibrant wine colored flower with a dark grape eye and a bright chartreuse throat. It blooms in early to mid season on tall stalks. The large 6” blooms have a delightful fragrance. It may rebloom, resulting in an extended bloom …
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