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  • Is it possible for plant to produce two completely different types of flowers at different times? … conditions around its roots but sunshine for the spreading part of the plant. It is perfect to plant within a sunny border and especially at the back of a border where it can climb over a …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … settings in moist humus-rich soils that are slightly alkaline in pH. Mature height and width is a little less than 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide. This selection is a seed strain, so there will … sold under this name. In climates with shorter winters, Lenten roses bloom more closely to their namesake date on the calendar; in the Chicago area, they usually begin to flower in April and frequently continue into early May. This specimen is one of a number of …
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  • … Dahlia 'Dragonberry' was introduced in 2014 and grows to 4 feet tall. Strong terminal and lateral branches produce blooms of semi-cactus form in a bold fuchia and orange blend that is striking. Dragonberry, like other Dahlias is not hardy in the Chicago area, and should be lifted and stored over winter after the first …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Blue dawn flower is a pantropical morning glory. It is a twining vine with large, blue funnel-shaped flowers, with purple in the throat, and fading to red-violet. The vines can reach 15 feet or more, and allegedly cover anything they can reach. …
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  • … Tulipa 'Clearwater' is a modern variety with pure white flowers atop tall 20-inch stems, making it perfect for a cut-flower arrangement. The breeder is J.M. Brouwer-Zeinstra from the Netherlands. It is a single late tulip, one of 15 classes of … of tulips are planted together, there will be continuous bloom for several weeks in early- to mid-spring. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … PEACH PERFECTION® Abelia is a new shrub with tricolor leaves that change from orange to yellow and then green as the season progresses.  With white flowers and red stems, this is a beautiful plant.  It requires a sunny spot in the garden and blooms from spring into fall.  …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Royo red cedar ( Juniperus virginiana 'Royo') is a low-growing, spreading plant featuring silvery foliage in fall and winter accented with pale blue fruit. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils and provide room for it to spread. Bagworms can be problematic if it is planted in large masses, or under the illumination of night lights. Archived Copy: This …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … are produced in summer above narrow light green leaves featuring a white midrib. Fall color is reddish. Tolerant of heavier wet soils, this is a hardy perennial adapted to most Chicago are garden soils. Don't let dry out during periods of drought. The milky sap …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Tahiti daffodil ( Narcissus 'Tahiti') is popular for its large 4-1/2-inch wide, showy, double flowers with soft, yellow perianth … surrounding a cluster of orange-red corona segments. The traditional profile of cup and petals is reduced to a softer profile, making it a popular cut flower. Strong stems keep the flowers upright even …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Inspired by Shinrin-yoku , Japanese forest bathing refers 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 … ending with a forest-based tea. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate snow or rain.  Saturday, May 10, 2:30 – 4 p.m., Meet at the Dwarf Conifer Garden …
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