… Tamarack or American Larch, is one of the deciduous conifers that they drop their leaves in fall. Early spring growth brings … young bark beneath. Some of the Canadian First Peoples used the wood for snowshoes. Adapted to acidic very moist soils. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Big-Leaf Witch Hazel is a critically imperiled species of Hamamelis . Found principally in Mississippi and reputedly … or maroon with one color dominant in a particular location. They open from late December to early February. Most of the plants are only 1’-2’ tall although some grow as high as 4’. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Champlain hardy shrub rose ( Rosa 'Champlain') is one of the very hardy and disease-resistant shrub roses developed in Canada known collectively … hardiness, a light fragrance, and showy orange hips in fall, all of which recommend it to gardeners in the Chicago area. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Gizmo™ miniature rose ( Rosa 'Wekcatlart') is covered with orange-red, single rose flowers boasting a white eye in the center of the blossom from June up to the first frost. It was hybridized in 1998 by John Carruth, as a hybrid of 'Carrot Top', a … of soluble fertilizer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… in bristles. The branches are also covered with red bristles. The leaves are pinnate, with 4 to 5 pairs of narrow, glossy leaflets. It grows in boggy areas in its native habitat. Fall color is a mix of red and purple. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Symphyotrichum shortii , known as Short's aster, is a native of eastern North America that grows well in full sun to partially shaded environments. Among the most floriferous of the native asters, this plant … throughout the garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Although the foliage makes this tidy plant an attractive addition to the shade garden, the flowers of Miyazaki hairy toad lily ( Tricyrtis hirta 'Miyazaki') are so … where its orchidlike flowers can be appreciated, as an accent plant or container plant. This is a fall-blooming perennial with striking, unusual flowers. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Chinese ironweed is a tall perennial that bears masses of purple flowers with hot pink eyes in the late summer and … height and the late season pop of color can be appreciated. It can be pruned in early summer to reduce height. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… College First High Schools Each summer, Chicago Public School students travel to the Garden by school bus from designated stops to participate in the Science First and College First programs. Over 500 students participated in … the Science Career Continuum program from over 100 different public schools in Chicago. Below is a map of College First participants’ schools. [gmap … Each summer, Chicago Public School students travel to the Garden by school bus from designated stops to participate in the Science First and College …
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… Q. I have woven several varieties of clematis through my trellis. The effect is beautiful, but one portion of a clematis wilts, dries and disfigures the arrangement. What is this problem, and how can I treat it? A. Clematis wilt is a condition affecting many cultivars of this vine. Although damaging to portions of your clematis, the infection rarely kills the entire plant. Look for signs of …
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