… irises thrive in or near water but also do well in garden conditions. They are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Although they are vigorous growers, they are sterile and will not spread in waterways. …
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… The foliage is blue green and sword shaped. This is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de …
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… Spirit II Smooth Hydrangea has dark pink flower heads that appear in summer and fade to green in the fall. Unlike many other hydrangeas the pink flower color is not affected by soil … flower heads contrast against the dark green foliage. INVINCIBELLE® Spirit II hydrangea grows to about four feet tall and wide and its compact size makes it suitable in many locations in the …
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… The tiny yellow-green flowers become dark blue-black berries. These are unpalatable to humans, but relished by birds and bears. Its cousin Nyssa aquatica is found in wetter habitats with a more restricted southerly range. The trees require moist, rich soils and tend to struggle in the clay soils of the Chicago area. …
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… with clusters of unusual yellow and orange flowers and medium green leaves. Originally native to the rainforests of south-east Asia, Mussaendas appreciate consistently warm temperatures, high … in their native environments, in northern climates, when grown in pots they are more likely to reach about 3-4 feet in height. They are not hardy in Chicago and must be brought indoors when …
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… coral and chocolate brown, from mid-June thru mid-October. The unique color is actually hard to describe. A 2003 All-America Rose Selection, this patented rose was hybridized by Thomas Carruth and introduced by Weeks Roses. It grows up to 4 feet high with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. The disease-resistant, glossy new …
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… designed butterfly habitat. You will have time in the exhibition each morning before it opens to the public. Afterward, you will move indoors to create a completed artwork in the medium of your choice. A supply list will be sent. …
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… Franz Kline, Mark Rothko as well as photographers they inspired in the art world. Intermediate to advanced level. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must …
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… Purple Rain lilac sage ( Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain') features violet-purple spikes up to 18 inches high above the olive-green tomentose (fuzzy) leaves starting in July and … tolerant. 'Purple Rain' attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and honeybees but is resistant to rabbits and deer. 꿀풀과의 여러해살이풀로 7월 부터 늦여름까지 보라색 꽃대를 18인치정도 위에 피웁니다. 보통의 토양에 해가 잘 드는 장소를 골라 …
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… and square stems. In a growing season in the Chicago area, gardeners can expect this plant to reach 1 foot in height by 2 feet in width. It attracts butterflies and honeybees, but the … bad-tasting compounds in the leaves deter deer from browsing its blooms. The species is hardy to zone 7 and will not survive winters in Chicago. …
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