… Winter solstice is just around the corner—December 21 to be exact. On that day, we in the Midwest will have about nine hours of daylight. Compare that to a whopping 15 hours of daylight when the summer solstice takes place in June. Although there …
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… during a long flowering period. In the more southern parts of its range, sweetbay magnolia is evergreen but it may lose all or most of its leaves during the winters in the Chicagoland … Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom … fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from small trees to very large trees and shrubs. Magnolias are an ancient genus that appeared before bees; early …
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… with a pleasant fragrance adorn Wada's Memory magnolia hybrid in early spring. This cultivar is known for blooming at an early age when the distinctive upright growth habit of the lateral … Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom … fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from small trees to very large trees and shrubs. Magnolias are an ancient genus that appeared before bees; early …
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… Muscari neglectum is native to Europe, northern Africa, and southwestern Asia. The scapes stand 4 -8 inches high … white lobes, as well as smaller, paler flowers that are sterile. It is long blooming and easy to grow, but it is invasive and is considered undesirable by some people. Archived Copy: This …
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… Rosa 'Distant Drums' is a shrub rose producing bronze-centered orchid pink petals that shade to lavender at the tips … hardy shrub roses that is known for dark green, disease-resistant foliage on a plant growing to 4 feet in height by 5 feet in width and is perfectly hardy in the Chicago region. Archived …
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… Phlox stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’ is commonly known as creeping phlox. It grows 6 - 10 inches high, forming a dense mat of foliage … with a showy display of lavender blue flowers. Plant it in partial shade. It is attractive to butterflies and is hardy in zones 5 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some varieties. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Phlox subulata ‘Blue Hills’ is commonly known as a moss phlox or creeping phlox. It grows only 6 inches high, forming a dense … foliage. It blooms in spring with a showy display of lavender blue flowers. It is resistant to deer and is hardy in zones 3 – 9. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some varieties. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Q. When should I prune my mock orange ( Philadelphus coronarius )? A. Since mock orange is a spring-flowering shrub and its buds developed last year, plan to prune it immediately after it flowers. If you wait too long and prune your shrub later in the … years’ flower buds. When flower buds develop on the previous season’s growth, it is referred to as flowering on old wood, and when flower buds develop on the new growth, it is referred to as …
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… Moona Luna is the kindie group that the New York Daily News says is providing “the missing soundtrack for … Go! (2013), by taking inspiration from American pop hits of the 50s and 60s. Staying true to their bilingual mission, their third album, Panorama, celebrated their Latin roots and drew on … diaspora. Moona Luna has performed all over the country. Their fourth studio album is set to be released in 2019. Please Note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs as the Garden …
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… of woodlands in eastern and central North America, grows as an understory large shrub. In mid- to late October, clusters of fragrant flowers with four strap-like petals emerge. 'Champlin's … yellow, emerging from yellow-green calyxes. In the home landscape, it can attain heights of 15 to 20 feet and has an oval-rounded shape. The flowers are often hidden by the bright yellow fall foliage. The relatively scanty fruit—relished by birds and squirrels—is a woody capsule containing two seeds. This underutilized ornamental native performs quite well …
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