… contrasting with scarlet on the inside and a lemon-yellow base. Tulipa 'Annie Schilder' is a member of the Triumph group of tulips, grown for their long stems and graceful flowers in …
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… in rose, adorn these tulips around the middle of spring in the Chicago region. This cultivar is a member of the Darwin hybrid group, which means it has a good chance of returning for …
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… Baldwin's or western ironweed is native to the western parts of the eastern US from Minnesota down to Texas, where it thrives …
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… CRIMSON TIDE™ arrowwood viburnum is noted for its upright, vase-shaped habit and its bright red fall color. Considered a vigorous …
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… The Hubei viburnum is native to China. Its pink buds open to white flowers, followed by yellow-orange fruit that …
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… Wilson Compact blackhaw viburnum is a more compact cultivar than the species at a height of 15" and and a spread of 12'. Its white …
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… the size of a small tree. White flowers in May give way to red to black fruits; fall foliage is burgundy. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the …
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… x Gasteraloe ‘Royal Highness’ is another rare hybrid between two genera. Recent research has revealed the parents are Gasteria …
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… Key Sweden: The Feast of Juul was an ancient Scandinavian solstice tradition. Peru: Inti Raymi is Quechua for “sun festival,” an Incan tradition celebrated on June 24 just after the Southern … Winter Solstice. Arizona: The Hopi tribe celebrates Soyal on December 21. China: Dongzhi is celebrated between December 21 and 23 based on the celestial calendar. Rome: Ancient Rome’s Saturnalia lasted from December 17 to 24. Iran: Shab-e Yalda is an ancient Persian festival celebrated on December 21. Japan: Toji is celebrated in Japan on …
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… tiny external structures in their wax coating that scatter blue and ultraviolet light, which is why we see them as blue. Read on to discover more plant stories that caught our eye. … when exposed to the pulsating vibrations of hardcore rock. Wait, what? Actually, the jury is out as to whether metal is superior to Mozart for a plant-based audience. Plus, as the Garden’s Greenhouses staffers will …
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