… within the Chicago Botanic Garden, an unsettling hush blankets the surroundings. The air is crisp, and the vibrant colors of the foliage at first creates a tranquil atmosphere. But as … continue walking, the crunch of gravel beneath your feet becomes irregular, as if someone else is walking beside you, matching their footsteps to yours, but always a fraction of a second … startles you, and you whirl around, heart racing. Yet, there's no one in sight. The tap is a whisper of Kodama's presence. Then, there are moments when the air seems to shimmer with an …
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… Spiny acanthus is a striking foliage perennial native to southern Europe. Tall 2-foot flower spikes of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… blooms in late summer to early fall with fragrant, airy umbels of white florets. Its foliage is also fragrant and edible. It prefers well-drained loams in full sun. Alliums are deer …
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… to 2 x 3 feet in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture. As the genus indicates, this is closely related to edible asparagus however this tropical species never truly goes dormant. A …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… summer and early fall it produces lavender and purple flowers that give way to brown fruit. It is best as a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… blue flowers are produced on tall spikes on this cultivar of a Pacific Northwest native. It is adapted to heavy clay soils that stay moist, making it an ideal perennial bulb to add to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This dwarf pink poinsettia is perfect for smaller spaces with all parts proportional to the whole plant. It was selected for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… thin wiry stems above a clump of green basal leaves. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4- 8. …
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… OOH LA™ LaSpider Shasta Daisy OOH LA™ series is a collection of Shasta daisies in various size and textures. LaSpider has large flower heads …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 18 inches. From May to September it produces showy blue flowers that attract butterflies. It is resistant to deer and useful as a ground cover or in a border. …
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