… by red tubular flowers. “It’s perfectly hardy here, despite often being labeled as Zone 6, and it attracts hummingbirds to boot,” said Jim Ault, director of ornamental plant research. Ault grows this plant at home in dappled to deep shade alongside coral bells, bleeding hearts, and native wild ginger. …
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… exhibition is a stunning collection of fine art photographs of African American folk gardens and their creators. The Chicago Botanic Garden, in partnership with the DuSable Museum of African American History, will host a joint exhibition of these black and white images created by the award-winning photographer, Vaughn Sills. …
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… exhibition is a stunning collection of fine art photographs of African American folk gardens and their creators. The Chicago Botanic Garden, in partnership with the DuSable Museum of African American History, will host a joint exhibition of these black and white images created by the award-winning photographer, Vaughn Sills. …
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… , known as fuh-ran, or “the orchid of the winds,” has highly prized, variegated foliage and a small, delicate, and fragrant flower with a long nectar spur. Its nickname, the “samurai orchid,” harks to the …
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… purplish plum in winter months, giving this plant year-round interest. Its growth is upright and somewhat conical. It retains a tidy shape with little or no trimming. Makes a great accent or container plant due to its slow growth rate and manageable size; it reaches 5 feet by 4 feet at maturity. …
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… a reddish tint when they first begin their growth. Camellias thrive in slightly acidic, humic and moisture retentive soils. Grown outdoors in USDA climate zone 7 and warmer, in the Chicago area they make a great addition to the cool conservatory or heated …
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… rich, moisture-retentive soils in late spring after the threat of late frosts has passed and stake it to prevent toppling once the flowers are produced. Dahlias are favorites of pollinators and gardeners alike. …
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… addition to a container or bedding location. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago region, and must be lifted and stored over winter. Plant in spring, when danger of frost is past. …
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… America. Selection is a heavy flowerer, bearing white or purplish-white flowers in late summer and early fall which are attractive to many butterflies. Selection grows to about 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. It is prone to attack by mildew so planting in a sunny spot with good …
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… Geum ‘Tequila Sunrise’ stands 18 - 20 inches high and blooms in mid May to mid June with soft yellow flowers that have red tips. The flowers are single or semi double and face outward. It was bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens as part of the …
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