… Hibiscus syriacus 'Jeanne d'Arc' has stunning snow white double flowers from mid summer to fall. This is a deciduous shrub that grows to 10 feet high. It is hardy to zone 5b. When the species was named syriacus, it was thought to have originated in Syria, but it is actually native to China and India. …
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… they have been cut with pinking shears. Spangled star pink is a hardy compact perennial 5- to 7-inches tall that produces clove-scented red flowers with two pale pink spots on each petal in May and June. They are easy to grow in average, alkaline soils in full sun, but require good drainage—plants may die out in the center in soggy soil. Cut them back after blooming, and they may rebloom in late summer or …
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… Deep Red zinnia ( Zinnia elegans ‘Benary’s Giant Deep Red’) features fully double, deep red 4- to 6-inch blooms on thick, sturdy stems. This plant thrives in the heat and humidity of Chicago summers (nice to know at least one species is enjoying Chicago's …
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… Nectar-rich, tubular soft pink flowers transition to soft green at the mouths of ox's tongue ( Gasteria batesiana ), a favorite of sunbirds—the … The plant's deep green, triangular lanceolate leaves are ornamented with white spots in transverse bands. This succulent can tolerate some shade and is found in nature growing on …
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… New! Give your go-to protein salads a flavorful upgrade. Learn tips and tricks to amp up classic chicken, egg, and … serving ideas. Enjoy them rolled into elegant appetizers, atop crispy potato latkes, nestled in warm croissants, or melted into grilled cheese sandwiches. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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… Blue’ is a clump-forming perennial that can reach a height of 16” with a 12” spread. It blooms in summer with dense terminal spikes of purple-blue flowers held above the dark green foliage. It prefers moderately fertile, constantly moist (not wet) soils in full sun. It will tolerate light shade. Deadhead to encourage additional bloom. After bloom, it may be cut back to provide a tidy ground cover. …
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… upright cones of fragrant amethyst flowers adorn this small shrub from summer into early fall. The flowers are strongly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Plant in full sun and moderately well drained soils or in large containers. …
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… Picea pungens 'Glauca,', a pyramidal tree with needles ranging in color from green to asilvery blue, is often used as a specimen tree. Commonly called "Blue Spruce", it grows throughout the northern United States in almost any soil types and conditions except extremely moist. …
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… New! Celebrate pollinator week by learning more about pollinators, why they are important, the threats they face, and what you can do to help them. Presenters will focus on native pollinators, bees and climate change, supporting pollinators in gardens and other natural areas, supporting bees in urban areas, and current pollinator …
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… This clump-forming evergreen tropical grows to 2 x 3 feet in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture. As the genus indicates, this is closely related to edible asparagus however this tropical species …
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