… Iris versicolor , commonly known as Northern blue flag, is native to the northern part of the United States and into Canada. The flower stalks stand 2 to 3 feet tall, each with 3 to 5 blue flowers in May and June. The flowers have a prominent yellow blotch and a white area …
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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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… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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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… 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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… Weeping Pond Cypress is a deciduous conifer native to the southeastern USA where it can reach up to 100 feet in height. Adapted to high water tables, the branches are upright with pendulous lateral branches and leaves. Green …
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… perennial that grows in forests, meadows, and prairies throughout the Midwest. Adoration grows to about 5 feet tall and width of about 2 feet. It has lance-shaped leaves that surround the stems. Dense spikes of tiny lilac flowers open from the top down from August to September on strong, upright stems. Smaller, branching lateral spikes create a candelabra-like effect when in full bloom. Easy to grow, it prefers moderate to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in …
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… that grows in forests, meadows, and prairies throughout the Midwest. Erica Culver's Root grows to about 4 feet tall with lance-shaped leaves that surround the stems. Dense spikes of pale pink flowers with darker stamens open from the top down from July to September on strong, upright stems. Smaller, branching lateral spikes create a candelabra-like effect when in full bloom. Easy to grow, it prefers moderate to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
