… August on this rhizome-producing onion. Ornamental onions with rhizomes are typically confined to the late summer flowering group but are much better adapted to Chicago soils than their bulb-producing cousins flowering earlier in the summer. This hybrid …
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… resulted with fewer insect and disease problems. Plant this lily where it will receive full to partial sun for most of the day; "head in the sun with roots in the shade" are ideal conditions. It's prone to damage from rabbits and deer. Stake it only if it's in shaded, windy conditions. …
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… for forcing indoors for winter bloom, hyacinths survive outdoors in the Chicago area for four to five seasons. However, the flowers in years two through five are less densely packed on the … bred in the Netherlands, these are called "Dutch hyacinth," but their ancestors are native to Turkey and the Middle East. …
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… Full sun, well drained soils with moderate fertilization throughout the season. Prone to iris borers in the Chicago area - they are worth the effort to provide control of these pesky moth larvae. …
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… background, heavily overlaid with dark pink veining. This lends an overall orange appearance to the flowers. The lip and the center are deep pink. The flowers have broad petals and a flat, … are very popular and sold by the millions in supermarkets and large retailers. They are easy to take care of, and not as fussy about light and heat requirements as many other orchids. …
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… in planting native species, selections from the wild that receive cultivar status are referred to as 'nativars'. This plant was selected for the clean, green foliage that obviously was very resistant to powdery mildew. Plant it in full sun and in moisture-retentive soil, and prepare for an influx …
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… and flower year-round. Sun rich locations with moist, well drained soils and a stout arbor to grow on are key to success with this species. Described by a Royal Horticulture Society plant evaluation …
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… This evergreen ground cover grows to a height of 6” and will spread to 18”. It blooms from May through June with burgundy flowers rather than the lavender-blue of …
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… rail fence or cascading from a rustic arbor, vines add height, structure, and visual interest to the landscape while enhancing the ecological value of a garden. Learn how to use and grow native woody and herbaceous vines with colorful flowers, variable textures, and …
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… applying copper foil, and using soldering wire. After a short demo, choose glass pieces to use for your jewelry, which will be finished with earring hooks, necklace chain and clasps, or a key ring. All supplies included. Additional embellishments to enhance your jewelry will be for sale during class. Molly Brodzeller, stained glass artist …
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