… Bird of paradise plant ( Strelitzia reginae ) produces showy orange-and-blue flowers from early fall to late winter. This clump-forming South African ginger relative grows to a height of about 6 feet with bright, indirect indoor light and moderate moisture conditions. Like other tropical plants, it benefits from misting with water during the winter months to increase the humidity and keep spider mite populations low. Misting with water actually causes the spider mites to …
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… double, deep red 4- to 6-inch blooms on thick, sturdy stems. This plant thrives in the heat and humidity of Chicago summers (nice to know at least one species is enjoying Chicago's often humid summer). This cultivar is highly disease resistant and attracts bees and butterflies. It's a great, quick growing choice to fill in holes where less heat-tolerant …
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… Zinnia Large double yellow flowers top the mounded disease resistant foliage throughout summer and into fall. Zinnias thrive in full sun, average soils, and supplemental watering during droughts. They also benefit from wide spacing in airy locations to prevent the spread of diseases. A number of different taxa of pollinating and nectar feeding insects visit the flowers throughout the growing season while hummingbirds …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to the first hard frosts of all on this warm weather loving annual. Plant in full sun and well drained soils and provide room for each plant to grow into it's full size to discourage powdery or downy mildews. Attracts both insect pollinators and hummingbirds. Perfect selection for larger containers or the middle of a flower bed. 2020 – …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… stature. The broad wavy leaves are edged in yellow. It is intermixed with a white variety and the last to bloom will be pink. Tulip blends are popular with both vendors and homeowners looking for tulips that provide coordinated colors and which extend the length of the season. …
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… This is a large, deciduous shrub that can slowly grow to 16 feet high and 10 feet wide. It blooms with panicles of scarlet flowers that appear in late spring to early … with its dark green foliage. It is not fussy about soil type as long as it is well drained and in full sun. It can tolerate dappled shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This is a ground cover that forms a tight mat 6 inches tall and 24 inches wide. It blooms in spring with spikes of dusty blue flowers that rise above the … foliage. It can be grown in average soil with average moisture in full sun to partial shade and can be mowed after flowering to neaten the bed. It should be divided every 2 to 3 years. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Madagascar Ocotillo is a small tree or large shrub with short, vertically-paired leaves and spiraling rows of spines. Small white male or female flowers emerge near the apex of the stem and are more of a 'plant geek' interest than ornamentally showy. The grayish-white stem is … nuts may be forthcoming. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… perennial that grows to a maximum height of 3 feet. It requires full sun or partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In late spring and early summer it produces showy yellow or brown flowers. This vine can be used as a ground … been found to be highly toxic. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 transfer them to botanical illustrations. A supply list will be sent. ART requirement …
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