… Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants … and improve airflow. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants … and improve airflow. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… an herbaceous peony, produces large, double, fragrant blush white flowers on a plant up to 3’ tall. The elegant petal formation helped this variety win a Gold Medal from the American … Full sun in moderately fertile soils provides this plant the growing environment it needs to survive and thrive for decades if not centuries (an abandoned family cemetery in eastern … in the Revolutionary War). Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The brilliant red-orange flowers of coneflower ‘Tomato Soup’ add spice and fragrance to the garden. This perennial grows in clumps 30-inches tall and 24-inches wide and flowers from May to October. Tolerant of drought heat and humidity, ‘Tomato Soup’ prefers full sun to part shade … Coneflower ‘Mac ‘n Cheese.’ Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Cultivars of Potentilla fruticosa have a rounded habit and reach a height of only 3' to 4'. Their leaves are greenish-gray. Most cultivars are grown for flower color, which ranges from white to yellow to red-orange, as well as for their long bloom, the flowering peaks in early May or … A must for the Midwest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Northern arrowwood viburnum to the northern portion of the eastern U.S. White flowers in May are followed by blue-black fruit. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… are produced from mid winter through early spring in long sprays. This species adapts well to the lower light levels, humidity and temperatures found in Chicago area homes; growing well on … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… features thin, elegantly coiled creamy white florets in a flower with enough substance to stand up to the vagaries of fall weather in the Chicago region. In order to obtain the largest of flowers, the side flower buds should be removed - a process referred to …
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… Pslm, from the bright red seeds that ripen around Christmas in tropical climates. Light yellow to bright orange sheaths at the base of each leaf provide ornament throughout the year. Adapted to most environments it does not tolerate standing water or temperatures close to freezing. Young plants can be kept in large containers and moved indoors in the Chicago region …
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… New! Make a gorgeous, nature-inspired, stained-glass piece to decorate your home. After a short demonstration, choose from a variety of colored and textured glass pieces to create a unique hanging butterfly using foiling and soldering techniques. The instructor will circulate around the room, helping to guide you through your creation process while ensuring tools are used safely. Soldering irons …
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