… cover Sunshine Superman star tickseed ( Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman') from summer to frost. This cultivar of a native perennial was discovered in wild populations in Missouri …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tall grass evolved to live in the cool damp moor areas of norther Europe and Asia. Cordoba moor grass makes a strong …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… upright plants. Almost black stems support the dark green leaves, making this cultivar easy to identify in a crowd of asters. Butterflies, honeybees, etc. can't resist the nectar and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… other succulents, bright light, low humidity and soils that dry between irrigations are keys to success. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… above the broad green foliage with an extended period of flowering. This annual can be allowed to reseed in the garden or seeds can be collected and sown in late winter for transplanting after …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Join Tim Pollak for some interesting and timely tips for ways to save money in your garden. Save money by starting plants from seeds, dividing perennials, …
Type: Item Detail
… tour through the Chicago Botanic Garden’s greenhouses and nursery. Be the first to see which spring annuals will appear in the 2018 annual display beds, hanging baskets, …
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… on its head, a dark bib, yellow bill, and sometimes rosy pink on the breast. Redpolls are able to store seeds in their esophagus for later eating. In winter, look for small flocks of this …
Type: Birding
… Long Grove. The diverse habitat of this Illinois state nature preserve presents an opportunity to see a wide variety of spring blooms as we hike the trails through an oak woodland, ravine …
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… full sun and in moderately rich, moist, well-drained soil. Pinch back the central growing tip to encourage additional lateral branches. The flowers are held upright on long stems and make …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
