… This selection came from the J.C. Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina. It was the first-place winner in the Buddleja trials of the Royal Horticultural Society in 2008. Butterflies, … are all attracted to the honey-scented flowers. Deer and rabbits, however, don't care for the taste of the leaves or stems. Plant in full sun and water it well the first year to get …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that may either hang down or flare out. 'Katharine Hodgkin' iris is a wonderful specimen for rock gardens, borders, pathside plantings, and places where deer like to nibble (it's deer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… compact growth habit reaching only three feet in height and width at maturity making suitable for a range of garden spots, but especially in places where the scent can be admired. Sweetspire …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A walk through the Dwarf Conifer Garden is truly a plant lover’s feast for the eyes. It’s difficult to decide where to look next; what new magnificent specimens await … where soils can be sandy, with sharp drainage. The garden immediately conveys that sense of place, with boulders and huge stone slabs reminding us of their native habitats. The staircase, a … of the year, especially in winter. Download a guide for the Dwarf Conifer Garden before you visit. Considering dwarf conifers for your landscape? Read on or take a class . The American …
Type: Walks
… cologne Ornamental—dozens of species and hundreds of cultivars Medical—in China, as treatment for heart disease …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… from healthy plants. Remove the bottom set of leaves, dip the cut end in rooting hormone and place the cutting into a pot filled with a soilless mix. A 6-inch pot can accommodate 12 … warm location. In seven to 10 days when the cuttings have rooted, repot each into its own pot. Place the pots in a sunny window, water regularly and pinch back the growing tips throughout … so bring the plants inside if cold nights threaten. By mid-May, the plants should be ready for your garden or containers. Cuttings may also be taken from a large, healthy plant in late …
Type: Plant Info
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 produces violet-blue flowers with bright golden centers that turn brick-red once the flowers are pollinated. In bloom, the flowers are visited by a wide array of insects including …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… you through progressively deeper stages of consciousness, integrating body, energy, and mind. For the best experience, have a yoga mat, a blanket, and a pillow ready for the class, all from the comfort of your own home. This class will be taught online via Zoom. …
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… with average soil, water and fertilizer. The straight species is not hardy in Chicago and is best grown as a large container plant that can be moved indoors to avoid the worst winter freezes. The leaves are also used as a wrapping for steamed or cooked foods. Small wasps are the pollinators for the fruit - if you've ever eaten fig cookies - the crunchy bits were the skeletal remains of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Green Flutter is the winner of the 1970 Annie T. Giles Award for the best small-flowered daylily. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
