… Narcissus bulbicodium var. conspicuus is in Division 13. It stands only 4-6 inches high and blooms with fragrant yellow flowers. The six petals are very small but the funnel shaped corona is very prominent and gives the flower its common name of hoop petticoats. It is native to Spain and Portugal and is hardy in zones 5 – 9. Plant bulbs in full sun to partial shade in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is a fairly vigorous deciduous climber that grows 6-8’ and produces two types of flowers. The first are double purple blooms 4-5” produced on the old wood in the late spring and early summer and second are semi-double and produced on the current season’s new wood in late summer to early fall. Grow in sun or part shade in a protected spot to prevent damage to the flowers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ( Aruncus dioicus ), also commonly known as bride's feathers, is a showy perennial native to woodlands and ravines in the eastern United States. In Illinois, it is only found in the wild along the Illinois River. At …
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… Cannas can be described in three words: big, bold, and beautiful. Water canna ‘Ra’ —a reference to the Egyptian sun god—lives up to those standards. It can reach 5 feet tall, produces striking …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Greenhouses contain many exotic plants, displayed in facsimiles of their native habitats, which students will use as subjects. Draw from life in the Greenhouses, making studies of the intricate plant structures and colors, then return to the studio to translate studies into compositions. Work in graphite leading to finished work …
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… White 'shasta' daisies in profusion wave in the wafting breezes above the filigreed foliage on this short lived perennial. Plant in perennial borders or flower beds in full sun and moist well drained soils. Allow to reseed to insure continuity in the garden. …
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… Native to open, semi-forested areas of Central America, firespike bush ( Odontonema strictum ‘Panama … up to about 6 feet. It has glossy, dark-green leaves with wavy margins and long, pointed tips. The 4- to 6-inch long oblong leaves are arranged opposite each other along the stem. In summer through winter, firespike bush produces abundant 9- to 12-inch upright panicles of …
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… The variegated flax-lily is derived from the Tasman flax-lily which is native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. Variegata flax-lily has long green strappy leaves edged in white that can grow to be up to 3 or 4 feet long. The plant forms a clump about 1 to 2 feet …
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… Native to North Africa and Asia, the Armenian willow displays bright yellow catkins in early spring. Stems are silvery gray while the leaves are soft grayish green. Members of the …
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… The paniculata species of phlox are the most magnificent and there is a huge selection of perennials to choose from. Plant 'Pinky Hill' in full sun in fertile moist soil where it will grow to 30 inches and produce hot pink …
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