… When this plant bears pale pink flowers in the summer months it is often when we are happy to be outside. Maybe that's why it's called Happy … Face® Pink Paradise potentilla? This potentilla grows two to three feet tall and wide and is a long-flowering small rounded shrub bearing pale pink semi-double flowers from June through …
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… Azure monkshood ( Aconitum carmichaeli ) is a favorite of gardeners and florists. Native to China, this 5-foot-tall perennial is topped by dense spikes of royal purple flowers with inner markings in a lighter shade. Full sun and moist soil are the plant's preferred growing conditions. In its native range, Aconitum is disliked by herders …
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… Presented by the Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Chicago Chapter Ikenobo is the origin of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. Location: Burnstein Hall …
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… De'Jah Jervai is a Chicago vocal artist rooted in the rich traditions of jazz, blues, and country — a storyteller whose warm, smooth mezzo tone moves between the dramatic stage and the singer-songwriter circles. Her music blossoms at the crossroads of …
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… Lilium Lilium ‘Creme de la Creme’ is a stunning blend of golden- orange fading to deep-yellow with a generous dusting of light orange speckles. The flowers are bowl shaped and downfacing. Creme de la Creme belongs to the group of Trumpet … Of the lilies, Trumpets are the least shade tolerant. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily make it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun but will do well in …
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… When the Chicago Botanic Garden finished its multi-year trial of Rodgersias in 2016, 'Smaragd' … foliage matures to lush green leaves over 2 feet wide; late frosts don't crimp its style; and the foliage remains healthy and attractive throughout the season. And then there are those lovely … moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and deer don't bother them. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This dwarf, weeping tree has the same smooth dark copper-colored bark and green, heart-shaped leaves as the full-sized … of 4’ at 10 years. It should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… White new growth on this low round selection of the Canadian Hemlock will take on a pinkish tint in winter. Matures at 3' in size and in hot … will decrease the incidence of leaf scorch. Prefers sandy, moist, acidic soils. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Iris 'Okagami' has white falls with burgundy eyelashes surrounding the yellow signals. The style arms are creamy yellow with a touch of pale lavender. It stands 34 - 36 inches high and blooms in mid season. This is a pseudata iris, a cross between a Japanese iris ( Iris ensata ) and Iris pseudacorus . These …
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… will grow to 24 inches and produce brilliant red star-shaped flowers from July to August. It is highly resistant to powdery mildew. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. The x arendsii phlox are the most magnificent, and there is a huge selection of colors and sizes to choose from. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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