… in Division 11b. It blooms in mid to late spring with 4 ¼ inch flowers. The petals are broad and white with a small point on the tip. The corona is split to the base and the six segments of the cup are alternate to the petals. The corona segments are yellow at the base with white at the margins. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for …
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… of short blue-green needles, suitable for a rock garden or border. It becomes more irregular and open with age, but grows to a maximum height of four feet. In its native habitat Douglas-fir, … it a very graceful appearance. The cones on the species are interesting – they hang downward and each cone scale has a three-pointed bract. Douglas fir is native to the Rocky Mountains and along the Pacific Coast; in the Pacific coastal regions, it can attain heights of up to 250'. …
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… in Division 1. It blooms in early to mid spring with 4 inch wide flowers. The petals are broad and brilliant yellow with a small point at the tip. The cylindrical corona opens a paler yellow … garden worthiness of this cultivar has been recognized by numerous awards.The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own …
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… vibrant, easy-to-grow succulent is a rounded, erect, compact shrub that grows to 2 feet tall and wide. Its blooms blanket the plant with 1½-inch, shiny, bright orange, rayed flowers that are borne singly or in clusters on short stalks. Its dark green, paired leaves are free or slightly fused at the base. A member of the Aizoaceae family, this plant has a name derived from the Greek words lampros (bright) and anthos (flower). This genus contains 227 species and 13 varieties and is native to the …
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… Japanese tree lilac is a versatile and trouble free small to medium tree. It blooms with showy, fragrant panicles of creamy white … the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form and are borne in …
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… Information The Nightshade Family This broad group includes tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and eggplant as well as many other edible and non-edible plants. Nightshades all contain the … potato roots can remain in soil for up to 20 years. Another option for cultivating nematode-free potatoes is potato bags. Fill the bottom of a large bag with a few inches of soil and … for healthier crops. Looking for one-on-one tomato assistance? Contact our Plant Information Service for a personal diagnosis and recommendations. …
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… loved one, you generally receive misty-eyed, heartfelt thank-yous—just as you cherish the love and effort that goes into the homemade gifts you receive. This holiday, consider giving something … gifts are always welcome, especially to the Chicago Botanic Garden, which also includes free admission to 200 other botanic gardens nationwide! Donations . You can honor a loved one by … gatherings around a table. This holiday season, gather popular family recipes, copy them, and insert them into decorated notebooks to be given to family members. Think about dividing them …
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… a fun day with a community vibe, as Chicago area gardeners gather to swap seeds, stories, and green-thumb tips. Panache sunflower ( Helianthus annuus ‘Panache’) With that in mind, … medium. Some adjectives that should describe the product you buy: sterile, fine-grained, free-draining, fluffy, uniform. One brand we’ve had success with: Black Gold. 2. The back of the … make a big difference: read the back of the seed packet before you sow. It’s full of important and helpful information—often spelled out in great detail—such as planting depth, days to …
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… Q. I planted asparagus a few years ago. When and how do I harvest it? A. Asparagus plants should be well established before spears are … base and bend it toward the ground; it will break just below the soil line where the spear is free of fibrous roots. Once harvested, asparagus deteriorates quickly, so it should be refrigerated or consumed immediately. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-8362 or [email protected] for more detailed information. … Type: Plant Info
… Growing 15 feet tall with a similar spread, fullmoon maple has a spherical growth habit and beautiful leaves, similar to those of Japanese maple, rounded with up to 11 sharply pointed lobes. It makes a magnificent specimen plant. Its flowers, which are tiny and purplish-red, are produced in April. Fullmoon maple is a relative of the Japanese maple and has performed well in the harsh climate of northern Illinois. It prefers dappled light in …
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