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Native perennials in this West Chicago Landscape. (Mertensia virg., Bluebells)

By MAX | May 5, 2015
In this wooded garden ….the Bluebells are thriving and in full bloom on Cinco de Mayo 2015, West Chicago Il, ...
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White Lady’s Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium can.)

By MAX | May 22, 2015
Another good year for these rare (threatened status in Ill.) orchids. I’ve had the uncommon chance to witness two large ...
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Lenten Rose (Helebores), right on schedule

By MAX | Apr 7, 2015
This beauty….just before Easter in a Naperville perennial garden….in bloom….hence the name….Lenten Rose. Hardy clump – forming, long lived Helebores. ...
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Bloodroot: a native of fleeting beauty

By MAX | Apr 10, 2015
A native wildflower – Bloodroot ( Sanguineria), has a bright daisy like bloom, very short bloom period, but well worth ...
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