… Aechmea 'Frappuccino' is a colorful bromeliad grown for both its foliage and spikes of red flowers that are tipped with yellow. The dark green foliage has silver stripes and a reddish tinge beneath. This plant is propagated by dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms, or bulbs (including offsets). Drought-tolerant, it is well suited for xeriscaping. With average water needs, it should be watered regularly but not …
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… Iris 'Violet Beauty' is a dwarf iris that stands only 4 inches high and blooms in late winter or very early spring … a mild fragrance. The flowers are deep purple-violet. In the center of the purple falls there is a narrow, bright yellow line with white spots on the side. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic Fleur de Lys, which has been a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that somewhat resemble a red and pink cobra with white markings. A carnivorous plant adapted to acidic bogs where nitrogen is severely limited, it produces a combination of water and sugar with digestive enzymes at the … bogs. Water only with rainwater as the chemicals found within treated drinking water are toxic to this group of plants. Grow in full sun only. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… workshop, with the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. I went down to the production greenhouse that morning to learn how to plant a terrarium so I could share some tips with you. Follow the steps below to … especially if it's a closed terrarium. 4. Use a clean, well-drained growing medium that is high in organic matter. A blend of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite is a good choice. Soil …
Type: Plant Info
… plants that give you pause. In the opinion of renowned garden writer Allen Lacy, the astilbe is one of these prized garden plants. Multidimensional, versatile and adaptable to a variety of settings, it is one of the "steeples and spikes" in a panoramic garden. At the … are integrated throughout many garden vignettes, from the high-volume Waterfall Garden to the serene pond plantings of the Landscape Gardens, and along vast stretches of the Lakeside …
Type: Plant Info
… the pond from freezing solid. If the water surface freezes, pour boiling water over the ice to create a hole for aeration. Although hardy lilies can withstand the cold, they will die if their tubers freeze, so it is a good idea to monitor your pond constantly during extremely cold weather. …
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… Ivy prefers bright light and rather cool indoor conditions. Water the soil when it feels dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season, using a dilute fertilizer of 5-10-5 … or 10-10-10. A regular misting with room-temperature water during the drying winter months is appreciated, as well as a regular washing of the foliage. If possible, move the topiary outside in the summer to a partially shaded location, but watch the increased need for watering at that time. …
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… Franz Kline, Mark Rothko as well as photographers they inspired in the art world. Intermediate to advanced level. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must …
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… Euphorbia polychroma , commonly called spurge, is a hardy perennial member of the same genus as poinsettia. Like its holiday cousin, its … in the genus Euphorbia , and they can be found around the world. In desert regions, they tend to be succulent long-lived perennials, or very short-lived annuals. In tropical regions, they range to small trees, vines, and shrubs, while in temperate zones they are most often herbaceous …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This elegant bonsai specimen of the willow leafed fig has been in training for decades and is an integral part of the Garden's nationally recognized bonsai collection. Trained in an … and in Japan are handed down within the family. Willow leafed figs are native to Africa from the southern end of the continent extending up into the central regions. Not exceptionally large at maturity they nevertheless are integral to a complex biodiversity in their native ranges where they are pollinated by exceptionally small …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
