… pores that prevent water loss. Burgersfort Aloe, or Aloe burgersfortensis is very similar to two of its closer spotted aloe relatives and is only distinguished from the other similar … is on sandy soils in the open or the shade of trees. The tight rosettes can be 11 inches to 15 inches in height, the leaves are white spotted, brownish, with dry twisted tips. It has a … The spotted foliage is quite decorative and the flowers are said to be unusually attractive for this group of aloes. …
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… walking, and reflective dialogue, using evidence-based mindfulness practices. Learn how to use breathing, walking, and everyday awareness to cultivate calm, reduce stress, and connect more deeply with yourself and the natural world. … your relationships. This class includes both indoor seated and outdoor walking portions. Dress for the weather. Class will meet in different locations in the Garden every two weeks to take …
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… red tips -- by far its most distinguishing feature. It forms a dense, twiggy shrub and tends to sucker and colonize. Small white flowers in spring are followed by black fruit. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native …
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… Reed Grass is a clumping ornamental grass that is attractive year round. The clumps grow to about 4 feet high and 3 feet wide, but the vertical flower spikes can grow to 5 feet high. The dark green leaves have yellow stripes giving this cultivar its name. The … soils, but it struggles in hot humid summer climates. The flower spikes are usually retained for winter interest and the entire plant is cut back or divided in late winter to promote new …
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… grasses because of its versatility and attractiveness in all seasons. The clumps grow to about 4 feet high and 3 feet wide, but the vertical flower spikes can grow to 6 feet high. The reddish-brown flowers appear in early summer and provide visual interest year … soils, but it struggles in hot humid summer climates. The flower spikes are usually retained for winter interest, and the entire plant is cut back in late winter to promote new growth. This …
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… and you'll see that each flower has five petals but the flower is symmetrical. If you happen to be here when it has seed pods you'll see that they have a graceful curved shape, like the … through till early fall with large bright pink flowers with red veins. It can be encouraged to rebloom in late fall by cutting back after this initial flowering. After the flowers fade the … to about a foot high high and two feet in width in full or partial sun making it suitable for borders in sunny areas. It prefers moist humus rich soil and requires regular deep watering …
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… 'Mariken' is a dwarf Ginkgo form. Its leaf size is in proportion to its size, making it appropriate for a bonsai or container. It is a male clone, which will not produce the distinctive smelly fruit, and will mature to small 3 foot by 8 foot spreading, shrub like tree. 'Mariken' won the American Conifer …
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… Hellebores or Lenten roses are prized for their flowers which appear in late winter or early spring and are often the first flowers to appear in the Chicago garden. Grape Galaxy hellebore grows into a low mound about 2 feet tall … spring but are protected in hotter months. The entire plant contains chemicals that are toxic to humans but makes them unappealing to deer and other wildlife. …
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… green leaf decorated with a silvery frosted central section and dark venation. Primarily grown for its decorative leaves in spring and summer, it adds drama with tall scapes of foamy cream … in milder climates, the colorful leaves remain decorative all winter. It grows well in full to partial sun locations. Green Spice Coral Bells will attract birds, bees and is resistant to deer. Its mature size is a small mound 9 inches tall by 16 inches wide, with the flowers …
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… with a small point on the tip. The corona is cup shaped, opening light yellow and maturing to a light yellowish pink with a touch of light yellow at the rim. The cup encloses 6 segments of … than the corona and protrudes outward from the cup, tapering into a tubular shape and fading to a yellowish white. The bulbs are 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 …
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