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What's in Bloom at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Main Gardens — May 1, 2008

Aquatic Garden: Waterlilies & lotus will bloom early summer.

Bulb Garden: Annuals: Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Pink Surprise'), Moroccan toadflax (Linaria maroccana 'Fantasy Yellow'), trailing lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Regatta Blue Splash'), German primrose (Primula obconica 'Libre Sky Blue'), hybrid viola (Viola 'Sorbet Babyface YTT'), viola (Viola 'Sorbet Yellow Frost' & V. 'Velour Frosted Chocolate'). Bulbs: Glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa luciliae), winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis), fritillary (Fritillaria sewerzowii), grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum 'Superstar' & M. armeniacum 'Valerie Finnis'), large-cupped narcissus (Narcissus 'Ceylon', N. 'Flower Record', N. 'Fortune', N. 'Rosy Sunrise', N. 'Salome', N. 'Virginia Sunrise'), jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla), cyclamineus daffodil (Narcissus 'Snipe'), and other narcissus, Siberian squill (Scilla siberica, S. siberica 'Alba' & S. siberica 'Spring Beauty'), tubergen squill (Scilla tubergeniana), Darwin hybrid tulip (Tulipa 'Daydream'), double late tulip (Tulipa 'Double Dutch'), Greig tulip (Tulipa greigii 'Quebec'), triumph tulip (Tulipa 'Amazone', T. 'Calgary', T. 'Salmon Pearl', T. 'Spryng'). Hanging Baskets: Flying Colors™ Apricot twinspur (Diascia 'Diaspiritwo'), grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum 'Valerie Finnis'), viola (Viola 'Velour Frosted Chocolate'), pansy (Viola x wittrockiana 'Panola Pink Shades'). Perennials: Greek anemone (Anemone blanda 'White Splendor'), fumewort (Corydalis solida 'G.B. Baker'), bishop's cap (Epimediium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'), Pagoda trout lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda'), Burgundy periwinkle (Vinca minor 'Burgundy'). Woody Plants: Susan magnolia (Magnolia 'Susan'), Merrill magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill'), star magnolia (Magnolia stellata), fragrant viburnum (Viburnum farreri & V. farreri 'Candidissimum').

Circle Garden: Lavender Twist™ weeping redbud (Cercis canadaensis 'Covey'), tidy tips (Layia platyglossa), Morocco toadflax (Linaria maroccana 'Fantasy Yellow'), Merrill magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill'), stock (Matthiola incana 'Vintage Burgundy'), grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum 'Saffier'), forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Early Blue Bird'), baby blue eyes (Nemophila menziesii), tulips (Tulipa 'Beauty Queen', 'Best Seller', 'Blushing Lady', 'Jan Ohms', 'Perestroyka', 'Sweetheart'), pansy (Viola x wittrockiana 'Matrix Rose with Blotch'), viola (Viola 'Sorbet Lemon Chiffon').

Dwarf Conifer Garden: Note: This area is closed for construction. Watch for the grand opening in June.

Enabling Garden: Entrance: Poppy anemone (Anemone coronaria 'Lord Lieutenant'), English daisy (Bellis perennis 'Polar Strawberries and Cream'), Whisper™ Cranberry Red twinspur(Diascia barberae 'Balwhiscran'), sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals'), Texas bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis), English primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Belarina Rosette Butter Yellow'), pansy (Viola x wittrockiana 'Matrix Blue Frost' & 'Park's Heart'). Container Court: Poppy anemone (Anemone coronaria 'Lord Lieutenant'), Million Bells® Trailing Blue petunia (Calibrachoa 'Sunbelkubu'), Dutch hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Chestnut Flower' & 'Jan Bos'), large-cupped daffodil (Narcissus 'Cameo Queen' & 'Erlicheer'), Sunsatia™ Lemon nemesia (Nemesia 'Intraigold'), Safari® Violet Rose nemesia (Nemesia 'Nemhrpur'), English primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Belarina Rosette Butter Yellow'), parrot tulip (Tulipa 'Carmine Parrot' & 'Madonna'), Italian pansy (Viola x wittrockiana 'Flambe Terracotta Chianti'), pansy (Viola x wittrockiana 'Whopper Hybrid White'). Vista Garden: English daisy (Bellis perennis 'Polar Strawberries and Cream'), diascia (Diascia 'Ice Pole'), sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals'), Brompton stock (Matthiola incana 'Figaro Light Rose'), giant grape hyacinth (Muscari latifolium), African daisy (Osteospermum 'Lemon Symphony'), pansy (Viola 'Blue Frost', 'Etain', 'Flambe Terracotta'). West Flower Walk: Redbud (Cercis canadensis), narcissus (Narcissus 'Bell Song', 'Manly', 'Palmares', 'Sweetness'), periwinkle (Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea', 'Dart's Blue', 'Sterling Silver'), pansy (Viola x wittrockiana 'Matrix Blue Frost').

English Oak Meadow: Iceland poppy (Papaver nuducaule 'Champagne Bubbles').

English Walled Garden: West Entrance: Tower of jewels (Echium wildpretii), crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis ), Dutch hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue'), Elizabeth magnolia (Magnolia 'Elizabeth'), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica), narcissus, including 'Ceylon', 'Spellbinder'& 'Manly', Serenity™ Purple African Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis 'Balserpurp'). Containers: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), English primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Orion Carmine'), Tulipa 'Honky Tonk'. Daisy Bed: Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis 'Cumulus'), Greek anemone (Anemone blanda ), Flowerpower™ Silver Purple African Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis 'KLEO04110'). Containers: Poppy anemone (Anemone coronaria 'Hollandia'), tidy tips (Layia platyglossa). Courtyard Garden: Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis 'Cumulus'), white bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'), Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'). Containers: Poppy anemone (Anemone coronaria 'Hollandia'), columbine (Aquilegia 'Swan Red & White'). Cottage Garden: California poppy (Eschscholzia californica 'Jersey Cream'), Lenten rose (Helleborous orientalis & H. x sternii), English primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Belarina Pink Ice' –double pink & yellow), Bethlehem sage (Pulmonaria saccharata 'Sissinghurst White'), Siberian squill (Scilla siberica 'Spring Beauty'), Burkwood viburnum (Viburnum x burkwoodii – in bud). Containers: English stock (Matthiola incana 'Column Mid-Blue'). Pergola/Stepping Stones: Christmas rose (Helleborus niger), Dutch hyacinth (Hyacinth orientalis 'Queen of the Pinks'), saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangiana 'Alexandrina'), Tulipa schrenkii, white grape hyacinth (Muscari botryoides 'Album'), large-cupped daffodil (Narcissus 'Salome'). Containers: Dutch hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Festival'), Jacob's ladder (Polemonium caeruleum ), pansy (Viola x wittrockiana 'Blue Frost'). Vista Garden: Bergenia (Bergenia 'Bressingham Salmon' &'Eroica'), delphinium (Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Sky Blue'), China pinks (Dianthus chinensis 'Ideal Select Whitefire'), barrenwort (Epimedium 'Yubae'), trout lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda'), English primrose (Primula vulgaris ), Lenten rose (Helleborus x hybrida & orientalis), Magnolia 'Betty', Merrill magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill'). Containers: Poppy anemone (Anemone coronaria 'The Admiral', Dutch hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Woodstock').

The Esplanade: Tulips, including: 'Apricot Beauty', 'Cairo', 'Don Quichotte', 'Françoise', 'Golden Apeldoorn', 'Jimmy', 'Negrita', 'Passionale', 'Ronald', 'Salmon Pearl', 'Strong Gold' and 'Yellow Presen't. Two narcissus, 'Beersheba' and 'Yellow Cheerfulness', are planted along the bank). Other blooms: Grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum 'Christmas Pearl'), Narcissus 'Quince' (by building), white periwinkle (Vinca minor 'Alba').

Heritage Garden: Containers: Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Snapshot Yellow'), tidy tips (Layia platyglossa), Morocco toadflax (Linaria maroccana 'Fantasy Violet with Yellow Eye'), forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Snowsylva'), annual phlox (Phlox drummondii '21st Century Rose Star'), Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus 'Bloomingdale Purple', 'Bloomingdale White' & 'Bloomingdale Yellow'), triumph tulip (Tulipa 'Calgary'), single late tulip (Tulipa 'Negrita'), hybrid viola (Viola 'Sorbet Blueberry Cream'). Africa: Winter Cape marigold (Dimorphotheca sinuata 'Spring Flash Yellow'), Morocco toadflax (Linaria maroccana 'Fantasy White with Yellow Eye'). Asia: Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Snapshot Purple', 'Snapshot White' & 'Snapshot Yellow'). Aster: English daisy (Bellis perennis 'Bellissima Rose Bicolor' & 'Bellissima White'), winter cape marigold (Dimorphotheca sinuata 'Spring Flash Yellow'). Borage: Tower of jewels (Echium pininana & E. wildpretii), High Contrast lungwort (Pulmonaria 'High Contrast'). Buttercup: Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus 'Bloomingdale Purple', 'Bloomingdale White' & 'Bloomingdale Yellow'). Europe:  English daisy (Bellis perennis 'Bellissima White'), Ivory Prince hellebore (Helleborus 'Ivory Prince'), summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum), triandrus daffodil (Narcissus 'Hawera'), primrose (Primula polyantha 'Super Nova Primrose'), pansy (Viola x wittrockiana F1 hybrid'Ultima Pink Shades'). Figwort: Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Snapshot Yellow'), Morocco toadflax (Linaria maroccana 'Fantasy White with Yellow Eye'), shooting stars (Nemesia cheirianthus 'Masquerade'). Japan Bed: Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum). Lily: Guinea-hen flower (Fritillaria meleagris), Dutch hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Pearl'), grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum), yellow tulip (Tulipa sp). Linneaus Meadow: Flowering quince (Chaenomeles x superba 'Jet Trail' & 'Texas Scarlet'), daffodil (Narcissus sp). Mint: Thistle sage (Salvia carduacea). North America: Citrona™ Yellow erysimum (Erysimum sp.), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica), annual phlox (Phlox drummondii '21st Century Rose Star' & '21st Century White'), prairie trillium (Trillium recurvatum). Pea: Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus 'Gallery Pink', 'Gallery White' & 'Gallery Yellow'). Perimeters: Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis), barren strawberry (Waldsteinia ternata). Physic: Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus 'Bloomingdale Purple', 'Bloomingdale White' & 'Bloomingdale Yellow'), pansy (Viola x wittrockiana 'Panola Pink Shades & 'Panola Primrose).

Lagoon Garden: Siberian squill (Scilla siberica).

Lakeside Gardens: Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), umbrella plant (Darmera peltata), Gold Tide™ forsythia (Forsythia 'Courtasol'), anise magnolia (Magnolia salicifolia 'W. B. Clarke'), narcissus (Narcissus 'Curlew', 'Pistachio' and others), Japanese butterbur (Petasites japonicus), Siberian squill (Scilla siberica).

Landscape Gardens: Rock Garden: Fumewort (Corydalis solida 'G.P. Baker'), dwarf bearded iris (Iris pumila), Tazetta daffodil (Narcissus 'Thalia'), cutleaf pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis 'Cutleaf'), sand phlox (Phlox bifida), primrose (Primula woronowii), Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris), Lebanon striped squill (Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica), pink twinleaf squill (Scilla bifolia 'Rosea'), milk squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana 'Tubergeniana'), Tulipa tarda, Urumiya tulip (Tulipa urumiensis). Traditional Bed: Summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant'), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica). Cool Colors North: Greek anemone (Anemone blanda 'Mixed Colors'), Tazetta daffodil (Narcissus 'Thalia'), common periwinkle (Vinca minor). Cool Colors South: Glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa luciliae), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica). Pond and Stream: Greek anemone (Anemone blanda), Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), barrenwort (Epimedium alpinum 'Rubrum'), red bishop's cap (Epimedium x rubrum), Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis). Ericaceous Bed: African daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis 'Soprano White'), Brouwer's Beauty Andromeda (Pieris 'Brouwer's Beauty), P.J.M. Victor rhododendron (Rhododendron 'P.J.M. Victor'), hybrid viola (Viola 'Sorbet Plum Velvet'). Easy-to-Grow: Lenten rose (Helleborus atrorubens & orientalis), Siberian squill (Scilla siberica). Herb Garden: Culinary Bed: Dwarf pot marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Citrus Cocktail'), common periwinkle (Vinca minor). Formal Bed:  German primrose (Primula obconica 'Libre Magenta'). Fragrant Bed: Hybrid viola (Viola 'Sorbet Antique Shades'). Viburnum Walk and Outside Perimeter: Greek anemone (Anemone blanda 'White Splendour'), barrenwort (Epimedium grandiflorum 'Rose Queen' & E. x versicolor 'Sulphureum'), Jane magnolia (Magnolia 'Jane') – about to bloom, star magnolia (Magnolia stellata), narcissus (Narcissus 'Tete-a-Tete' & 'February Gold'), German primrose (Primrose obonica 'Liberty Sky Blue'), Darwin hybrid tulip (Tulipa 'Acropolis'), tulip (Tulipa 'Apricot Emperor'), Triumph tulip (Tulipa 'Gabriella'), single late tulip (Tulipa 'Queen of the Night'), Burgundy periwinkle (Vinca minor 'Burgundy'), common periwinkle (Vinca minor), Sterling Silver periwinkle (Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver'), fragrant viburnum (Viburnum farreri 'Candidissumum').

McGinley Pavilion: English primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Orion White with Eye'). Containers: Columbine (Aquilegia 'Swan White'), white bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'), fringed pink (Dianthus superbus 'Crimsonia'), Dutch hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Woodstock'), yellow archangel (Lamium galobdolon 'Jade Frost'), toadflax (Linaria 'Enchantment').

Native Plant Garden: Woods: Red maple (Acer rubrum), spring beauty (Claytonia virginica), Dutchman's breeches (Dicentra cucullaria), false rue anemone (Isopyrum biternatum ), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginiana), toadshade trillium (Trillium sessile), bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Stream/Bird Area: Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis ), marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginiana), prairie trillium (Trillium recurvatum ). Prairie: Prairie smoke (Geum triflorum),Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginiana), common blue violet (Viola sororia).

Rose Garden:L inden Allee: Flying Colors™ Trailing Antique Rose Twinspur (Diascia 'Divoro'). Containers: Flying Colors™ Trailing Antique Rose Twinspur (Diascia 'Divoro'), Dutch hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Gipsy Queen' - basket), jonquil (Narcissus 'Pink Angel' -basket), Tulipa 'Passionale'. No roses yet.

Sensory Garden: Meadow & Entrance: Tidy tips (Layia platyglossa), Morocco toadflax (Linaria maroccana 'Fantasy Violet with Yellow Eye'), star magnolias (Magnolia stellata & M. stellata 'Royal Star'), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica), split-corona daffodil (Narcissus 'Mondragon'), jonquil (Narcissus 'Sweetness'), parrot tulip (Tulipa 'Black Parrot'), lily-flowered tulips (Tulipa 'Fokker Fan Fan' & West Point'), single early tulip (Tulipa 'General De Wet'), Darwin hybrid tulip (Tulipa 'Holland's Glory'), Florentine tulip (Tulipa sylvestris). Fragrant Raised Bed: Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet Purple'), wallflower (Erysimum linifolium 'Apricot Twist'), Persian fritillary (Fritillaria persica), fritillary (Fritillaria raddeana), Dutch hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem', 'Gypsy Queen' & 'Woodstock'), Morocco toadflax (Linaria 'Enchantment'), stock (Matthiola incana 'Vintage Burgundy'), trumpet daffodil (Narcissus 'Spellbinder'), English primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Belarina Buttermilk'), Tuscan Blue rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'). Color Raised Bed: Pot marigolds (Calendula officinalis 'Classic' & 'Kablouna Deep Orange'), crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima'), Persian fritillary (Fritillaria persica), tidy tips (Layia platyglossa), cucumber magnolia (Magnolia acuminata 'Yellow Lantern'), stock (Matthiola incana 'Vintage Burgundy'), large-cupped daffodil (Narcissus 'Bantam'), split-corona daffodil (Narcissus 'Mondragon'), primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Belarina Butter Yellow'), Persian buttercups (Ranunculus asiaticus 'Bloomingdale Purple' & 'Mache Yellow'), parrot tulip (Tulipa 'Bright Parrot'), Foster tulip (Tulipa 'Easter Moon'), Greig tulip (Tulipa 'Easter Surprise'), peony-flowered tulip (Tulipa 'Holland's Bouquet'), single early tulip (Tulipa 'Purple Princess'), double early tulip (Tulipa 'Yellow Baby'), viola (Viola 'Sorbet Black Duet'). Texture Raised Bed: Summer forget-me-not (Anchusa capensis 'Blue Angel'), English daisy (Bellis perennis 'Bellissima Rose'), marsh spurge (Euphorbia palustris), baby blue eyes (Nemophila menziesii 'Penny Black' & 'Snowstorm'), love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll Rose'), African daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis 'Soprano Vanilla Spoon'), Persian buttercups (Ranunculus asiaticus 'Bloomingdale White' & 'Bloomingdale Rose'), parrot tulips (Tulipa 'Carmine Parrot' & 'Snow Parrot'), double early tulip (Tulipa 'Foxtrot'). Woodland Walk: Apple serviceberry (Amelanchier x grandiflora), running serviceberry (Amelanchier stolonifera), bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica), turmpet daffodil (Narcissus 'Mt. Hood'), Siebold primrose (Primula sieboldii 'New Snow'), cowslip (Primula veris), celandine poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum). Hilltop Overlook: Bleeding hearts (Dicentra spectabilis), creeping Oregon grapeholly (Mahonia repens), large-cupped daffodil (Narcissus 'Velaquez'), milky Caucasus peony (Paeonia mlokosewitschii), celandine poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum).

Waterfall Garden: Upper Level: Glory of the snow (Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea'), Japanese butterbur (Petasites japonicus), Saint Ann's lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Saint Ann's'), Salmon Glow lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Salmon Glow'), fragrant viburnum (Viburnum farreri). Middle Level: Glory of the snow (Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea'), Arnold Dwarf forsythia (Forsythia 'Arnold Dwarf'), Golden Peep™ Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia 'Cordijau'), turquoise grape hyacinth (Muscari anchari 'Blue Magic'), merrybells (Uvularia grandiflora), milk squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana 'Tubergeniana'), Greig tulip (Tulipa greigii 'Golden Tango'). Lower Level: Japanese dwarf willow (Salix yezoalpina), Siberian squill (Scilla siberica), waterlily tulip (Tulipa kaufmanniana 'Ancilla'), barren strawberry (Waldsteinia ternata). North of Waterfall: Siberian bugloss (Brunerra macrophylla).

Water Gardens: Sedges and irises are sprouting.