… Hosta plantaginea is a medium hosta (25 inches tall by 40 inches wide) that features shiny green foliage, forming a … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several …
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… Sweet Susan is a large (2 feet tall by 4 feet wide) hosta with dark green leaves and fragrant lavender … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several …
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… graduate program run by Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. Flower timing is critical for many reasons. For the earliest of the spring bloomers, earlier flowering provides first … flowering in an environment with less sunlight due to the developing forest canopy. Because of this natural variability, this makes me wonder: Are there better reproductive times to flower …
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… Join us on Saturday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Burnstein Hall for International Game Day, part of Journey Chicago—a Chicago Cultural Alliance initiative … Chicago), and the Japanese American Service Committee of Chicago (JASC). JOURNEY CHICAGO is a series of events taking place throughout the month of October at cultural heritage centers across the city’s neighborhoods and suburbs. This series is a marquee program of the Chicago Cultural Alliance (CCA). Free with regular …
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… Massive sprays of 2-inch, pale yellow flowers cover this "nativar" of the perennial willowleaf sunflower from late summer into fall. Plant this flower in full sun, average soils, and allow one year for the plant to establish its root system for best displays. It's hardy and perennial in the …
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… Q. What is the best way to save seeds? A. Open pollinated or heirloom varieties are best for saving. Seeds from …
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… Q. What is the best way to repot a cactus? A. Cacti should be repotted when they outgrow their containers or … rubber-coated gloves will also protect hands while transplanting. Use a potting mix formulated for cacti. Sharp soil, small pebbles, or grit can be added to the mix for better drainage. …
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… Q: When and how should I deadhead and prune my roses? A: Deadheading—the removal of spent flowers—is a form of pruning. Before making pruning decisions about your roses, it is best to determine … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or [email protected] for additional information. … Type: Plant Info
… Q. When is the best time of the year to spray my garden for insects? A. Before you consider using any pesticide …
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… flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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