… This cultivar of a native perennial grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It features white blooms … October. It can be used in a flower bed or large container and while the seeds are attractive to birds in the fall; the nectar rich flowers draw pollinating insects to the garden during the height of summer. …
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… are a favorite of bees. Plant the yellow coneflower in full sun, and water it just enough to establish a deep root system. Allow seeds to ripen and disperse naturally to provide for future generations in your garden. …
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… and well-drained, moisture-retentive, fertile soils. Train it on an arbor or trellis, or on to a small tree/large shrub. To the extent possible, ensure the foliage has plenty of space around it to encourage good air movement and discourage diseases. …
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… twisty-turny petals of the Inca zinnia ( Zinnia elegans 'Inca') make this cultivar a favorite to light up the fall garden bed. This upright, bushy annual also makes a great cut flower for bouquets. Inca zinnia grows to 3 feet tall with a 1- to 2-foot spread when grown in optimal conditions of hummus-rich, well-drained soil and in full …
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… Even when snow is falling and temperatures plummet, I’m working on my backyard vegetable garden. I might not be … planning, you can harvest something from your garden from April through October. The trick is to gather what you need now and start dreaming so you can get a jump on things as soon as the … says Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Now is the time to start a garden journal—make lists of projects you want to do such as pruning trees, dividing …
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… work in the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center. Talking to our scientists, it's easy to hear about the research topics that get them excited. Former senior ecologist Jim Steffen … escaping. 7. Daddy long legs are spiders. FALSE. A Daddy long legs isn't a spider; although it is in the Arachnid family, it's in a separate order from spiders. All spiders have two body …
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… at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Our day included these snapshots of the early morning visitors to the rare phenomenon of a corpse flower in full bloom. We chatted with the early birds and met some “regulars”—visitors who had come by to meet Spike, the Garden’s first titan arum on display last August, and Alice, the corpse flower … found out on the Internet. The Internet knows everything. Lexi: It’s very stinky. Maxwell: It is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see it. And it is very stinky. Carrie: I happened to see the …
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… This perennial grows to a height of 2 feet in full sun and dry soil conditions. It has purple blooms from May to August and belongs in a border. …
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… This bulb grows to a height of about 2 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has blue blooms in May and June. …
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… A spreading low to intermediate ground cover. The attractive silvery-blue foliage has a lacy appearance when allowed to grow naturally. Useful for massing or as a ground cover. …
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