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  • … and more tubular than the flowers of most other species of Muscari. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 5 - 8 and is resistant to deer. …
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  • … a personal, more powerful creation. Using fun and intuitive approaches, we will explore ways to bring our unique intentions, as well as our bonds with nature, to life on paper. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1. This class will …
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  • … size of the plant depends on the size of pot it is grown in and the growth regulators applied to control height and pinching to encourage branching. Place plants in a sunny location and avoid overwatering or cold drafts. …
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  • … days, the outer petals "flare"out, releasing the strong honey fragrance that is irresistible to pollinators (and gardeners). An amazing plant-sap chemistry allows this species to come into flower while the soils are still frozen. This sap also deters rabbits and deer.  …
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  • … Showy geranium really lives up to its name. From late May to early June, this mounded perennial is smothered with large violet-blue flowers with darker …
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  • … Full sun, well drained soils with moderate fertilization throughout the season.  Prone to iris borers in the Chicago area - they are worth the effort to provide control of these pesky moth larvae. …
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  • … A wildflower native to the United States, black-eyed Susan is a biennial or short-lived perennial that features … and bi-colors. Plant in full sun, they withstand heat and self-seed. Bouquets are presented to the winner of the Preakness Horse Race in Baltimore, Maryland. …
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  • … Ph.D. (1915–91), a professor of horticulture at Iowa State University. Its rose-red buds open to reveal rose-pink double flowers on a plant that will repeat-bloom from mid-June until the first frost. This cultivar tops out at 3 to 4 feet in height; sports dark green, leathery leaves; and is covered with large rose hips from …
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  • … is a compact floribunda rose that produces deep pink, fully double flowers in clusters of five to seven from June to October. Released by W. Kordes Sohne in Germany in 2005, it has disease-resistant clean …
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  • … Deep-red double roses are produced from mid-June up to the first hard frost on this rose that can be used as a specimen, container plant, or in … in full sun, moderately fertile well-drained soils and allow space between it and other plants to increase air movement and decrease incidence of powdery/downy mildews. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant