… light foot traffic and release a wonderful herby fragrance when stepped on). It can grow to 12" tall and 12” wide. It blooms in late spring/early summer with pale purple flowers that are attractive to bees. It grows in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought and soils of low fertility. It …
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… light foot traffic and release a wonderful herby fragrance when stepped on). It can grow to 18" tall and 24” wide. It blooms in late spring/early summer with rose or white flowers that are attractive to bees. It grows in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought and soils of low fertility. It …
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… growing annual that thrives during the long, hot days of summer. 'Star Orange' is resistant to many of the foliar and root diseases that attack some of the more upright growing species of zinnia. Plant this zinnia in full sun and in soil that tends to dry between watering, and deadhead it to encourage continuous flowering. Narrow-leaf zinnia is native to Mexico and is characterized by …
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… Primula meadia is a wildflower native to the eastern United States that grows in environments ranging from damp grassland prairies to high-altitude mountain meadows. This member of the primrose family (Primulaceae) has several … Ohio. The flower has five petals that curve upward, and a cluster of yellow stamens that come to a point. This unique flower shape gives the appearance of a shooting star falling toward the …
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… New! Discover the art of eco-printing in this hands-on workshop that uses botanical materials to imprint vibrant shapes and colors onto silk. Through demonstrations, guided experimentation, and discussion, you will learn how to prepare fabric, achieve crisp botanical impressions, and identify Chicago-area plants that … yield beautiful natural colors. Leave with your own uniquely printed silk scarf and the skills to continue exploring this sustainable art form. Feel free to bring a few fresh leaves to …
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… rose ( Rosa 'Aroyqueli') is a mildly aromatic, stunning hybrid whose peach-colored buds open to double, cupped yellow blooms with delicate salmon to copper shading on the tips of the petals. Growing to 6 feet tall with a spread of 3 feet, Gold Medal® is disease resistant with few thorns, and an …
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… spaces. The ruffly roses are quite double (petal count 28 - 30) and borne in clusters of 5 to 30 buds. In addition, as part of the EASY ELEGANCE® series, she's bred to be particularly easy care - hardy to zone 4 and highly resistant to black spot. This is a vigorous, disease-resistant plant that's …
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… Huge dinner plate-sized, red-orange flowers to 11 inches in diameter feature yellow edges to the petals and undersides to make a very striking addition to the flower garden or bouquet. The flower shape is classified …
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… features thin, elegantly coiled creamy white florets in a flower with enough substance to stand up to the vagaries of fall weather in the Chicago region. In order to obtain the largest of flowers, the side flower buds should be removed - a process referred to …
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… Clematis 'Mrs. Cholmondeley' is a vigorous deciduous climber that grows 10 to 12 feet and produces 6 to 8-inch purplish blue flowers with blue and brown anthers in late spring to late summer. Plant it in full to partial sun and moist soil in a sheltered area to keep the …
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