… Eckespoint® Primero™ poinsettia ( Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Red Glitter') is a member of the Jingle Bell group, which display deep red bracts randomly punctuated by white … of planting (when the leaves are still green). Leaf petioles — the stem connecting the leaf to the trunk — that have the same amount of striping will produce a uniform finished pot. …
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… flowers. This taller growing variety was bred for early spring cut flower production but also is a great addition to flower displays that need a little height. Plant 'Katz Purple' in full sun and in moderately …
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… Roundleaf oregano is grown for the ornamental drooping clusters of bracts that surround tiny inconspicuous … of 'Kirigami' are apple green flushed with red-violet and are produced abundantly. Native to Turkey and southwest Asia, in its native habitat, this species grows in rocky crevices with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers that appear in showy 1-2 feet tall flower spikes in May and June. The common name is after the star of Bethlehem that appeared in the biblical account of the birth of Jesus. … the bulb, are poisonous if ingested, although this same characteristic makes it unattractive to rabbits and deer. It prefers sunny well-drained locations. …
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… in rose, adorn these tulips around the middle of spring in the Chicago region. This cultivar is a member of the Darwin hybrid group, which means it has a good chance of returning for … Ideal conditions are full sun, and moist soils in winter and spring that are allowed to dry out in summer. Protect from deer, rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels, and voles whenever …
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… earrings, buttons, charms, broken chains, old family photos, or found objects), and learn how to transform these treasures into meaningful statement necklaces and unique wearable art. All skill levels welcome. A supply list is given in the first class. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer Classroom 5, Learning Center …
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… like a tiny strawberry plant, with dark green, three-parted toothed leaves. Native from India to Japan, it has become a common lawn weed in the Midwest. The plants spread by stolons, … in the genus Fragaria . Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… genus that do not normally hybridize. Genes from the Siberian iris parent provide the ability to thrive in soils usually too moist for most tall bearded irises. Plant this iris in full sun … spring from herbivores. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… bracts (the actual flowers are not showy) on top of a perennial plant growing to 3 feet in height by 4 feet in width. Green willowlike leaves that spiral out from the stems … skin and eyes of gardeners. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… in full sun and maintain adequate soil moisture. Young plants may need a protective barrier to keep rabbits from nibbling the new stems off in early spring. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant