… Lunar Eclipse false indigo is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the … of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden; it was selected for its two to three toned blooms that emerge creamy and age to a medium violet. It is part of …
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… Midnight false indigo is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the … of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden; it was selected for its two bloom cycles, vase-shaped habit and deep blue-violet flower color. It is part of the …
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… Royal Purple false indigo is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the … of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden; it was selected for its incredibly saturated dark violet-purple flowers and vigorous growth. It is part of the …
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… Blue Mound false indigo is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the … of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden; it was selected for its intermediate size, uniform broad rounded habit and abundant blue-violet blooms. It is …
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… flowers and leaves mounted on a wood base. Using wet felting, you will create the pieces and use a fabric stiffener to shape. After the pieces have dried, you will assemble the stunning wildflowers at home, following a demonstration during class and using video link provided for easy assembly. All supplies, locally sourced and hand dyed, included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, …
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… of white flowers in spring followed by abundant red-coral fruit that persist into winter. This cultivar was introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum in 1971. Native to China, Korean, and … viburnums derive their name from the leaves, which resemble those of the linden tree. It is an upright deciduous shrub that grows to 8 – 10 feet tall and to 6 – 8 feet wide. Creamy white … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… The upper petals of this orchid are narrow and dark burgundy, with light yellow tips. The cup is canary yellow with a … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… Q. I am building a compost heap for the first time this fall. How hot does it have to get in order to kill fungi, insect eggs or …
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… Dwarf Feather Reed Grass is a clump-forming upright ornamental grass. It is a low-growing cultivar reaching only about 2 … is a warm season grass with bright green leaves and golden flower that are visible in summer. This plant is suitable as a specimen or a massed planting where its form and shimmering flowers … especially when backlit in early morning or late afternoon. The plant is usually retained for winter interest and cut back in early spring and can also be divided at this time if …
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… ‘Arnold Promise’ is a vase -shaped, 9- to 10-foot tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees … japonica (native to Japan) and Hamamelis mollis (native to western China). Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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