A bulbous perennial native to Japan and China, Lycoris sanguinea grows in full sun to partial shade. Known as orange surprise lily, the bloom color is red-orange to apricot, and bloom time is August to September. The surprise is the unexpected appearance of a leafless stalk in early August topped by the tubular flowers. It is best used in a garden …
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Lavender-blue flowers are produced above the glossy green foliage beginning in late June and extending throughout much of the remaining growing season. A native of Japan, this is the catnip if other species have not tolerated your typically heavy Chicago area soils. Insect and disease resistant it is a great pollinator attractant in the garden. Full sun provides for the best …
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Native to the Appalachian Mountains, ‘Wate’s Golden’ is an irregular, slow- to medium-growing Virginia pine that is best known for its outstanding golden foliage in winter. It grows 15-30 feet tall in an open pyramidal habit. The branches are spreading, while the top forms a flat-topped crown. Needles emerge yellowish green but turn bright gold in cold winters, providing winter …
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Easily grown in average, moist but well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but will not grow in full shade. Established plants have respectable drought tolerance. Excellent winter hardiness, with best performance occurring in cool northern summer climates. Will reseed in the garden in optimum growing conditions. Plants often perform poorly in hot and humid summers south of USDA …
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This hardy perennial poppy features unusual deeply cut and frilled orange-red petals surrounding a black eye. The mature seedpods are frequently used in dried flower arrangements. Plant this poppy in full sun, and in moist but well-drained soils on slightly mounded soils for best repeat performance. The hairs on the leaves, combined with chemicals, in the milky sap deter deer, rabbits, …
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This tree peony produces masses of showy red and gold flowers in May, virtually covering the entire surface of the plant. Tree peonies are not really trees but woody shrubs that can reach up to 6 feet. They thrive in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. Free of most insect and diseases, it flowers best in full-sun …
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Designated Perennial Plant of the Year for 1999, Goldsturm black-eyed Susan is an immensely popular staple of the perennial border. Starting in July and continuing until September, they put on a spectacular display of distinctly yellow 3-4-inch flowers surrounding a black cone atop stiff stems with dark green foliage. Plants flower best in full sun and moist soil and attract birds and …
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New! Combine two of the best things, chocolate and bread, into one delicious treat. Level up your breadmaking, chocolate, and baking skills all at once. Babka is a timeless classic, perfect for sharing at your next potluck or enjoying throughout your week, if you can keep it around that long. Karianne Soulsby, executive pastry chef, The Gwen Hotel ITW Kitchen 3, Learning …
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New! What’s the best part of a taco? The tortilla! In this hands-on class, learn to make delicious corn tortillas from scratch. Then, fill your taco with battered and fried fish and other fixings including fresh slaw with cilantro and onions, and chipotle crema. After all, no taco is complete without scrumptious fillings. Hector Pérez, founder/owner, HungryMinds ITW Kitchen 3, Learning …
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Foot long spikes of intensely purple flowers and bracts are produced above the bushy well branched plants from June up to the first hard frost. Green heart shaped leaves are retained all of the way down to the ground throughout the season. Plant in full sun and well drained soils for best results. Suitable for containers on flower bed …
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