… blue style arms. The base of the falls blends into brown. It stands 28 inches high, blooming in early to mid season. It may re-bloom. In 1992 it received Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society. Siberian irises lack the … at the base of each fall that other iris groups have. Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds, while the thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight …
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… but sterile flowers and small, fertile but non-showy ones underneath. The flowers emerge white in July, gradually take on a pink flush, and continue blooming into the fall. Strong stems hold … prevent them from drooping. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. In 2008 Silver Dollar received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. It does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought – tolerant. It blooms on new wood, so the …
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… bordered by a maroon line. This is a Louisiana Iris which stands 30 inches high and blooms in midseason. Louisiana Irises are native to the bayous and wetlands of the Gulf Coast where they … shade. Typically the flowers are quite large, wide and flat with distinctive gold markings in the center. The Louisiana hybrids are often hardy all the way north to Canada. Louisiana … flowers are excellent for cutting and are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. In 1981 Bryce Leigh received The Mary Swords DeBaillon Medal which is the highest award for an …
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… than its height, shining sumac forms dense thickets. It is a large shrub for mass planting in open space; it spreads aggressively by underground stems. The greenish-white flowers are produced in late July to August and provide pollen for native bees. Fall color is crimson red. This shrub … Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected from the collection of the Morton Arboretum. …
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… bright green, compound leaves that have quite the tropical appearance. Growing 15 to 25 feet in height, it can easily spread as much in width since it tends to sucker by its roots. The flowers are not showy. However, Native … ripe fruits, which are deep red and form a fuzzy, upright cluster on the plant. They mature in late summer and persist into the following spring. Fall color is excellent—yellow, orange, and …
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… In May the lavender flowers on this plant smell like grapes but during the summer take a closer … little ladder. This plant is often called Jacob's Ladder like the stairway to heaven described in the Bible. Heaven Scent Jacob's Ladder is a cross between the American native and the Japanese polemonium. Reddish fern-like leaves appear in the spring followed by the 2 foot tall flower stalks bearing the fragrant bluish-purple …
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… needles with an open habit. It sends out narrow shoots that may be weeping or twisting outward in unpredictable patterns. The whole tree arches over, but can be staked to be more upright. In its native habitat Douglas-fir, a native evergreen tree, has a strong pyramidal growth habit … three-pointed bract. Douglas fir is native to the Rocky Mountains and along the Pacific Coast. In the Pacific coastal regions, it can attain heights of up to 250'. They are used for timber and …
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… strongly tinged with on coral on opening, softening to a golden yellow over time. As it blooms in clusters, this means you often get both colors together, along with a strong whiff of its … to 12' long, you can train it up a wall or over an arbor. Use it as a free-standing specimen in an obilesk. Like all roses, it need full sun and good air circulation. And since it reblooms in flushes, fertilize both at the beginning of the growing season and midsummer. …
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… micro-miniature roses. The charming little pink rosettes each have about 20 petals and bloom in clusters from early June into autumn. And yes, they're fragrant. Micro-minature roses are not to be confused with the minis you sometimes see in grocery stores. Generally, those plants aren't bred or cultivated to live long. … - full sun, consistently moist soil, and regular fertilization. Note: if you're growing them in containers, regular watering is even more important. and you'll need to repot them about every …
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… (lunar phases, aurora borealis, and the Milky Way), and long exposures of night scenes in urban settings. Learn effective techniques and camera settings for night photography through … instructor feedback on your photos, and one night session consisting of hands-on instruction in a local urban setting. Transportation will be on your own for the June 30 class session, which will be held in Highland Park or Wilmette depending on conditions. Class limited to DSLR or mirrorless …
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