… stripe on the reverse side. The stems stand 3 to 4 feet tall, each bearing 12 to 20 blooms in mid summer. Tiger Babies is an Asiatic hybrid. Asiatic hybrids are the easiest lilies to grow, … of this lily make it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun but will do well in partial shade. They tolerate hot summer days, as long as the bulbs are deep enough to remain …
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… for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom color, the … and southeastern Asia and eastern North America, Central and South America; most are not hardy in the Chicago region. Buds and blooms of the magnolias that do thrive here are often subject to …
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… imposing tree at maturity with low, wide-spreading branches. Its fruit, a beechnut, is edible in fall. Autumn brings golden-brown leaf color; winter exposes the handsome thin gray bark, which … Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
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… The purple large-leaf European beech cultivar originated in Germany before 1877. Its glossy dark leaves emerge purple and turn purplish green as the … Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
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… emerges as a metallic purple that matures to a green-purple and changes to a copper color in the fall. A wide range of cultivars of the European beech have been developed, many of which … Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
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… acidic soil and is intolerant of alkaline soil to the point of potentially severe chlorosis. In the generally alkaline soils of northeastern Illinois, substantial soil amendment may be … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
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… New! Houseplants are a great way to brighten up your home. In this workshop, learn about things to consider before repotting, good root health, and the …
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… the concept of Prairie School landscape architect Jens Jensen. At the time of its completion in 1908, the conservatory was considered revolutionary for the presentation of the plant …
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… participants to a visual feast of microgreens. Then he will demonstrate how to plant the seeds in growing trays, and discuss maintenance and harvesting techniques. Bill Shores, professional …
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… New! With a spotlight on the spring plant palette, we will explore Spider Island, Keiunto (in the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden), and Evening Island. Comparing three different …
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