… You’re not alone, but this is a beautiful perennial that deserves more attention. Native to and a distant relative to coral bells, it forms a low mound of large, maple-shaped leaves, … flowers appear in early- to midspring before the leaves. Mukdenia requires evenly moist soil and partial shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… available. Chartreuse petals surround a bright yellow eye, the tips of each petal are blue, and the round green leaves are mottled in purple. The blooms are sweetly fragrant. This waterlily … is more tolerant of cooler water temperatures than some of the other tropical waterlilies and can bloom as early as July in Chicago ponds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… a mature size of 50’ with an equal spread. The stiff, serrated needles grow in bundles of two and have a 360° twist. The blue-green needles vary greatly in length (1½ to 4" long). It needs full sun and is tolerant of a range of soil types as long as they are well-drained. It is also very wind tolerant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… garden, fernery, or well-drained border. They grow in a central form called a shuttlecock, and look good in a woodland garden. Keep them neat by cutting off dead fronds. It is resistant to deer and good in a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… These exotically shaped yellow flowers with bars and spots of orange are a classic example of insect mimicry used to achieve pollination. The very … Caribbean islands to northern South America. Grow this orchid in bright light, high humidity, and exceptionally well-drained growing media for best results; it needs consistently warm temperatures. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Bloodroot is among the earliest spring flowers to be found in the woods in eastern and central North America. A single white flower rises above a large round lobed leaf in April or … A member of the poppy family, bloodroot's name derives from the red-orange sap in the stem and rhizomes. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… those of Canna with foliage that can reach a height of 8 feet, with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It has white, red, and yellow blooms from July to November where it is hardy outdoors—the season of bloom can vary … from the soil on a stout stalk. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you through mindful activities on a gentle walk outside, typically covering less than a mile, and ending with a simple tea ceremony using native plants. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide Meet at the McDonald Woods Entrance Pavilion …
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… Capture images of secret places in the Garden with your camera. Venture off the beaten path and discover tucked-away corners, unexpected textures, and rare scenes that most visitors never experience. This exclusive photography adventure invites … for one-of-a-kind images. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or equivalent knowledge and skill. Class limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. The School’s …
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… This cultivar has a different form than the species and can reach a height of 5’ with a spread of 10’. It can be trained with a support to give it … its weeping branches. It prefers cool, moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and will even tolerate full shade. Plant in a site protected from the wind. It can be pruned … in the spring for hedging. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
