… thrive in the heat and humidity of summer when grown in full sun. The compact size is ideal for containers or annual displays. The flowers are pollinator magnets, attracting butterflies, …
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… Inspired by Shinrin-yoku , Japanese forest bathing refers to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you … walk outside, typically covering less than a mile and ending with a forest-based tea. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate snow or rain. Saturday, May …
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… and gray green in the center. The white flower bracts, red fruit and vibrant fall color (red to pink) are typical of the species. 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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… Narcissus ‘Ice Follies’ is in Division 2. It blooms in early to mid season with 3 ¾ inch flowers that open yellow and become white with age. The corona is … unique, with only one set of chromosome numbers. It is also among the most resistant to the common soil diseases in Chicago area gardens. This makes it a valuable specimen that can … 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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… ‘Mary Gay Lirette’ is in Division 11a. It stands 14 - 16 inches high and blooms in early to mid season with 3¾ inch sweetly scented flowers. The petals are white and roundish with a small point at the tip. The corona is a light yellowish pink and is split to the base. The six corona segments closely overlay the petals forming an inner and an outer … 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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… 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. New York Night hellebore grows into a low mound about 2 feet … 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. Choose your site carefully as …
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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. Pink Teacups Lenten rose grows into a low mound about eighteen … 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. Choose your site carefully as …
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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. Romantic Getaway hellebore grows into a low mound about 2 feet … 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. Choose your site carefully as …
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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. Spanish Flare 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. Choose your site carefully as …
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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. Wedding Bells 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. Choose your site carefully as …
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