… Shrub bush clover is an eastern Asian native shrub can grow to 10’ with a similar spread. It blooms on new wood in … It can grow in full sun to part shade but absolutely needs good drainage. Once established, it is drought tolerant. If given ideal conditions, it may self-seed. …
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… This cultivar is resistant to unsightly leaf spot. …
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… Our Plant Experts’ Picks. Gardens are growing, and so are the trends shaping them. From eco-savvy native gardening designs to responsibly sourcing your seeds and plants, our Chicago Botanic Garden experts share their top trends for 2025. Whether you're a … research scientist 2. Meadow mania
The “meadow” or “prairie” approach to landscaping is blossoming in popularity as gardeners embrace eco-conscious ways to design their spaces. By …
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… to dry out, it may seem unnecessary to think about the importance of watering wisely and efficiently. But it's not unusual for one type of extreme weather to be followed by the opposite extreme, and an extended period of hot, dry July weather could affect home gardens at any time. Remember … disease and insect problems. Keeping an eye on a rain gauge in your own backyard “ecosystem” is an important step to keeping your carbon-absorbing, oxygen-producing plants both healthy and …
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… Crispa spirea is a sport of the popular Anthony Waterer spirea; its pinkish red flowers are somewhat lighter than those of Anthony Waterer. It is distinctive for its twisted and incised leaves. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of cultivars … a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage coloration ranging from green to yellow/gold …
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… New! Have you wanted to grow vegetables, herbs, and fruits, but don’t have the space? Container gardening allows us to plant where there is no earth. A deck, patio, or balcony can become a lovely space for growing food. In this class, you will learn about container soil, fertilizing, watering, sun vs. shade, and the many different sized containers to think about depending on what you wish to grow. Lynn …
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… Whether painting a single botanical subject or a complex still life, pastel is a perfect medium for expressing the beauty of the subject. Your style can be either loose or detailed. You will explore color, composition, and intention in this class. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1. The School’s CEUs=15 hours A … expressive track Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum Design Studio, Regenstein Center …
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… This tropical perennial thrives in low light, high humidity, warm temperatures, and growing conditions where it produces magenta "flamingo flowers" throughout the year. It is pollinated by a number of tropical bees that visit the pollen sacs in a spiral up the … juicy, sticky sap that birds try to remove by wiping their bills on surrounding woody surfaces and in the process distributing the sticky seeds on to suitable growing environments. …
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… shrub native to the Himalayan mountains. Grow this plant in a sunny, frost-free location, and keep the soil moist throughout the year. The genus name of this plant is derived from the Greek kleros (chance or fate) and dendron (tree), thought to be a reference to its inconsistent results when used as a medical …
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… Abbey Road greater masterwort ( Astrantia major 'Abbey Road') is a delicate, small, hardy perennial in the carrot family that produces thin stalks topped with … of bright pink flowers that are less than one inch across. It grows 18 to 20 inches tall and prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Each flower consists of tiny florets with a row of ray-shaped …
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