… an accent or as a "see-through" plant near the front. The deep green leaves turn purple-bronze in cool fall weather. Thin, wiry stems emerge above the foliage and are topped with airy, … When the flowers fade, the seedheads remain, also gold-colored. Use this plant en masse in the summer border to provide color. A striking yellow addition to the late-summer garden. …
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… bronze red foliage topped by spikes of light pink tubular flowers. This cultivar grows to 30” in height and is tolerant of the heat and humidity common to Chicago summers. Hummingbirds find … low. Most of these species feature very showy flowers but their susceptibility to diseases in a high humidity environment make them a challenge for most Chicago gardeners. …
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… – they hang downward and each cone scale has a three-pointed bract. A well-grown Douglas fir in a snowclad winter landscape is a sight to behold. Douglas fir is native to the Rocky Mountains and along the Pacific Coast; in the Pacific coastal regions, it can attain heights of up to 250'. …
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… Three-foot tall stems clothed in glossy green leaves sport 1-inch white-and-purple marked flowers at the tip and along the top … other toad lilies, it prefers soils that are consistently moist and partially shaded locations in the garden. Once established, this very old Japanese cultivar is more resistant to soil that …
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… veronica has white flower spikes from early to mid-summer. It grows to about sixteen inches in height and one to two feet in width and has dark green foliage that contrasts with the crisp white flowers. Dead-heading …
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… shortii , known as Short's aster, is a native of eastern North America that grows well in full sun to partially shaded environments. Among the most floriferous of the native asters, … flowers with bright golden centers that turn brick-red once the flowers are pollinated. In bloom, the flowers are visited by a wide array of insects including butterflies, while the …
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… The common tansy is a Eurasian native that was cultivated in ancient times for medicinal purposes. Be aware that the plant contains a chemical, thujone, … grow to a height of 2’ with a similar spread. The fern-like foliage is aromatic and it blooms in late summer with yellow daisy-like flowers. Deadhead immediately after blooming to control …
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… It will bloom intermittently until fall. It prefers moist, humusy soils, but will grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun, part shade, or full shade. 지표 식물로 6인치까지 자라고 18인치까지 퍼집니다. 5월 부터 6월까지 적포도주 색의 꽃을 피웁니다. …
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… Aloe are native to southern Africa. Tolerant of very dry conditions and varying light levels in winter, they prefer very well- drained soil in full sun. …
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… skills and artistic voice. Learn how to observe colors, lighting, and edges while immersed in various gardens. Step-by-step demonstrations guide you through the process of what to include and what to eliminate in your artwork. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent. The School’s CEUs=16 hours …
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