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  • … Madagascar Ocotillo is a small tree or large shrub with short, vertically-paired leaves and spiraling rows of spines. … stem and are more of a 'plant geek' interest than ornamentally showy. The grayish-white stem is relatively thick. If plants of both sexes are present a crop of small nuts may be forthcoming. …
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  • … ARCHANGEL™ Blue Bicolor Angelonia ARCHANGEL™ Blue Bicolor is a member of a series has the biggest blooms of any other angelonia series that pop against a … green foliage. This cultivar features dark lavender flowers accentuated with a cream lip. It is low maintenance, drought and heat tolerant in extreme summer conditions. Works well in beds …
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  • … upright cones in summer. A great accent plant for the landscape where a vertical element is needed but space is at a premium. Plant in full sun, acidic moderately fertile moist soils and protect from drying …
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  • … Five-leaf Akebia ‘Leucantha’ is often called the chocolate vine for its cocoa-colored pods. This is a semi-evergreen climber with rounded leaves composed of 5 entire leaflets notched at the …
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  • … Deeply cut dark-green leaves form a mound of foliage. This plant is ideal as a ground cover in a shaded spot. The blooms of the species plant are rosy-white; … salmon-pink, rose and lavender flowers. The attractive divided foliage of Chinese astilbe is topped by narrow, upright spikes of flowers. Chinese astilbe brightens shady corners of the …
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  • … Rosa 'John Davis' is a shrub rose with an upright climbing habit and glossy, dark green, disease-resistant leaves. It is a remontant (rebloomer) with double, light pink petals with dark bases. The lightly fragrant …
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  • … The dark-green foliage is palmately divided. Lemon-yellow flowers that look like buttercups are usually single but … plant makes it a must for the spring garden. Well-known in England, common globe flower is becoming a favorite for American gardeners. Showy for shade …
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  • … Though its common name is Panama rose ( Rondeletia leucophylla ), this plant is actually a native of Chiapas, Mexico. This large, bushy, 5-foot-tall shrub produces massed … after the sun goes down, suggesting that it also may be pollinated by moths. This feature is an added bonus for those who sit in the garden in the evening, where they can enjoy the Panama …
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  • … Lentz of Zest Restaurant at the InterContinental Chicago.             It's a great appetizer to serve at a cocktail party. Bon appétit! Grilled Peach Crostini with Spicy Beef Salad          … the beef for 1 hour.              Remove the beef hanger steaks from the marinade and grill it to your preference.             Slice and mix the beef with your dressing you made above.   Peach … thinly sliced     2 ounces Hook's 60 Day Gorgonzola     8 sprigs marjoram     Salt and pepper to taste   Preheat the oven or grill to 400 degrees F (oven) or medium heat (grill).      …
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  • … ecologists between 2009 and 2015, removing invasive species and replanting native plants to provide critical habitat for the region’s bird species. Through the Reserve, Barbara Brown’s legacy as a steward of nature has allowed generations the opportunity to relish this serene place. Located on the south side of the Garden just inside the Dundee … Center. In every season of the year, wintering, migrating, and breeding birds are drawn to the Reserve. Birds found in the Reserve are also a part of the Garden's master bird list. …
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