… petals with yellow signals surrounded by a white halo. It stands 34 inches high and blooms in mid season. Siberian irises lack the “beard” of colored hairs at the base of each fall that other iris groups have. Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds, while the thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight …
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… one of the best cultivars among all of the Fritillaria imperialis offerings for naturalizing in the Chicago area. The plant prefers well-drained soils that are moist during late winter … bulbs to repel rabbits and deer. Crown imperial fritillary is native to dry, rocky hillsides in Persia at higher elevations, where snowmelt provides early-season moisture. …
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… Peach') has an intense peach color on its inner petals, with bright yellow tips. Gaillardias in general make a terrific addition to butterfly gardens. Gaillardia × grandiflora grows to 12 … to the cultivated urban environment. Unlike the parental species, this cultivar thrives in cool and moist climates as well as hot and humid summers, expanding its appeal to most of the …
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… levels, it needs moisture-retentive soils and protection from dry winds. Place this plant in the landscape so that a dark background behind it can accentuate the flowers. This cultivar is … mollis (native to western China). Witch hazel flowers have a spicy scent once popular in men's aftershave. …
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… landscape design goals. The last class is a field trip to view examples of content learned in class. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. Paul Laiblin, landscape designer and garden consultant Online and Classroom 1, …
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… of showy but sterile flowers and smaller, fertile but non-showy ones. The flowers emerge white in July with a green tinge and mature to pink as they age. The blooms continue into the fall. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. Skylight does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought - tolerant . It blooms on new wood, so the …
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… a stem) are frequented by butterflies and, once the seeds are ripe, birds. This plant thrives in full sun and average soil. The gray-green leaves of summer age to a dusky rose color in autumn. Gardeners may want to deadhead the flowers to discourage this plant from becoming …
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… height, shining sumac forms dense thickets. It is a large spreading shrub for mass planting in open space. Give this plant lots of space as it spreads aggressively by underground stems. The … not ornamental but provide pollen for native bees. However, the fuzzy red fruits, which ripen in September and October, are attractive. Fall color is spectacular -- a crimson red. The shining …
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… The oriental white oak is native to Asia. It bears acorns annually in the fall. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
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… Buck shrub rose ( Rosa 'Prairie Harvest'). This is another of the Buck shrub roses bred in Iowa specifically to survive the harsh winter climate of the Midwest. Its disease-resistant foliage is glossy and deep green in color. Root hardy to USDA Zone 4, it is a reliable selection for the Chicago area. 'Prairie …
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