… The silver fir is an evergreen conifer. Its bicolored needles are dark green on top and white underneath, giving … dry summers or pollution. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… a small, upright spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well in … yellow and red in the fall. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Shell ginger ( Alpinia zerumbet ) is one of the showy members of the Zingiberaceae , or ginger, family. Beautiful pink and yellow … and antistress properties. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This is a ground cover that forms a tight mat 3 inches tall and 18 inches wide. It blooms in spring … divided every 2 to 3 years. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… of the world. Ornamental alliums are distinctive plants grown from bulbs, and Rien Poortviet is an attention getter. Easy to grow, it produces mauve balls of flowers atop 35-inch stems from … and are resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This is the earliest of the large purple ball-type ornamental onions to come into flower each year. … and are resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… rosettes. These rosettes slowly spread over time to create a small mound. This species of aloe is grown primarily for its small size and ornamental foliage; however, in mid-winter, it produces … and green toward the tips. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… have gone, ornamental seed pods appear, prolonging the visual impact of butterfly weed. It is native to our Illinois prairies and an outstanding sun-loving perennial for our gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… will observe and identify the birds surrounding or passing by the Kleinman Family Cove. This is a beginner-friendly event; all levels of experience are welcome. Seating is available at the Cove, but you are welcome to bring your own chair. Binoculars and field …
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… partial shaded conditions, but the number of flowers will be reduced. This new cultivar is propagated by seed in an effort to avoid a very serious disease of vegetatively propagated, … older cultivars. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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