… This shrub grows to a height of 4 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has showy pink blooms that attract …
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… Siberian pine is a pyramidal conifer shrub with green foliage. It is slow-growing, reaching 2 to 8 feet at maturity. Plant in moderate soil in full sun where it will be resistant to deer. …
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… This evergreen perennial grows to a height of 8 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has purple blooms in May and June and …
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… This clump-forming perennial grows to a height of 1 foot with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has blue blooms from May through August. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
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… Two foot tall spires of white to cream flowers rise like candelabra above the 4-foot mound of blue-green foliage on this … in fall. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the … are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, …
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… it is quite happy growing at lower altitudes in sunny positions with moist soils. It can grow to a height and width of ten feet but coppicing (cutting back very hard in late winter) every year or two will both keep the tree to a smaller size and maintain the desirable color of the stems. The cut stems can be used in … new growth is a pleasing reddish color before turning light green. This tree is not attrctive to deer, rabbits or other livestock. Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. …
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… most precious commodity. In this one-day workshop, students will use simple resist techniques to dye a silk scarf and learn about the history of cochineal around the world. Dye materials and … included in the class fee. Bring rubber gloves, apron, scissors, plastic bag, and an old towel to class. Open to all levels. Pamela Feldman, artist and educator Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center …
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… Q. Where is the best location to plant a Japanese maple? A. Japanese maple plants, Acer palmatum , are wonderful garden plants … species are selected and they are sited in correct locations. Japanese maples prefer to be planted in moist, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. They should ideally be planted in a sheltered location to protect them from winter winds and late spring frosts. They are often afflicted by leaf …
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… the world, including South America, Asia, North America, and Africa, as well as those native to Illinois. Volunteers are also on hand to answer questions. The 2,800-square-foot white mesh enclosure is located on the Annex Road, as you head out from the Visitor Center to McDonald Woods. …
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… This maple is native to Japan and is one of the "snake bark" maples. It can reach a height of 40 feet. It should be … highlights in the fall. The green and white striped bark adds winter interest. Compared to other maples, it is not a long-lived tree. It is hardy to Zone 6. …
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