… flowers from late April into May on this cultivar selected for greater disease resistance and a more compact growth habit. This is a perfect plant for the rock garden or edge of a flower bed and attracts a number of pollinators. Plant it in full sun and well-drained soils to avoid rot …
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… lavender pink double flowers 'pop' against the dark maroon foliage starting in late summer and continuing into fall. This cultivar is smaller statured, reducing the need to stake the plants to keep them upright when they come … flower. Plant dahlias in the garden in June, after the risk of late spring freezes has passed, and in sunny, well-drained locations in moderately rich, moisture-retentive soils. Insect …
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… Look carefully at the flowers on this plant and you'll see that each flower has five petals but the flower is symmetrical. And if you crush a leaf it will be fragrant. The Karmina geranium flowers prolifically in late …
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… Eranthemum pulchellum , also known as blue sage, is a member of the acanthus plant family ( Acanthaceae ) native to India and Nepal, and produces true-blue flowers from late winter until frost. Tall, leggy plants can easily be cut …
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… Rave On Coral Bells has a beautiful combination of silver foliage and prolific rose pink flowers. It is a heavy bloomer, and the combination of the heavily frosted green leaves and the rose pink flowers for up to a two …
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… the morphological features of plants. Emphasizing specific plant parts in illustrations is critical to the identification of plant species in both scientific flora and identification manuals. Through a combination of lectures and lab/studio time, you will identify key characteristics in each plant specimen and then …
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… New! Light, shadows, and motion all come together in the Waterfall Garden. Discover how to combine these elements into intriguing images of moving water. Begin with classroom instruction and then go out into the Garden to practice these concepts. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A tripod and polarizing filter are recommended but not …
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… Scarlet red tubular flowers with yellow throats are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and humans alike. This non-hardy shrub from South Africa flowers continuously from early June up to the first hard frost - typically around mid-October in the Chicago area. Bright light and moderately moist fertile soils are keys to gardening success. Can be dug up from the garden and held indoors during the winter months if a bright light with good airflow location is available. …
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… 'Hillside Creeper' is a fast-growing, prostrate Scots pine. It can grow laterally up to 12 inches in a year but … rate slows considerably as the plant ages. In 10 years it typically attains 2 feet in height and 8 feet in width. The needles are light green, and grow in twisted needles in bundles of two, turning an attractive yellowish green in winter. …
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… performs best in warmer, dry climates. Pink Promise™ hybrid tea rose Rosa 'Coi05R211' is a disease-resistant selection adopted by the American Breast Cancer Foundation to raise funds and promote their cause. Plant this rose in full sun, in moderately fertile and moist soil, and provide room for it to reach a mature size of 4 by 3 feet. …
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