Skip to main content
Calendar
Buy Admission
Membership
Donate
Sign-in
Cart
Search
Toggle search form visibility
Visit
Plan a Visit
Calendar
What's in Bloom
Dining
Shop
Visit
Plan a Visit
Calendar
What's in Bloom
Dining
Shop
Events and Attractions
Calendar
Butterflies & Blooms
Model Railroad
Music on the Esplanade
Morning Music
Flower Shows
Events and Attractions
Calendar
Butterflies & Blooms
Model Railroad
Music on the Esplanade
Morning Music
Flower Shows
Gardens
Gardens & Natural Areas
Plant Information
Plant Finder
Gardening Help
Horticulture
Plant Collections
Gardens
Gardens & Natural Areas
Plant Information
Plant Finder
Gardening Help
Horticulture
Plant Collections
Community Engagement
Windy City Harvest
Horticultural Therapy
Budburst
Community Engagement
Windy City Harvest
Horticultural Therapy
Budburst
Education
Adult Classes
Teacher & Students
Youth & Family
Library
Education
Adult Classes
Teacher & Students
Youth & Family
Library
Conservation Science
Negaunee Institute
Science News
Research & Conservation
Natural Areas
Action & Engagement
Education & Training
People
Conservation Science
Negaunee Institute
Science News
Research & Conservation
Natural Areas
Action & Engagement
Education & Training
People
About
Customer Service
Press Room
Employment
Mission & History
Strategic Plan
Volunteer
Private Events
Policies
About
Customer Service
Press Room
Employment
Mission & History
Strategic Plan
Volunteer
Private Events
Policies
Donate
MENU
Visit
Plan a Visit
Calendar
What's in Bloom
Dining
Shop
Visit
Plan a Visit
Calendar
What's in Bloom
Dining
Shop
Events and Attractions
Calendar
Butterflies & Blooms
Model Railroad
Music on the Esplanade
Morning Music
Flower Shows
Events and Attractions
Calendar
Butterflies & Blooms
Model Railroad
Music on the Esplanade
Morning Music
Flower Shows
Gardens
Gardens & Natural Areas
Plant Information
Plant Finder
Gardening Help
Horticulture
Plant Collections
Gardens
Gardens & Natural Areas
Plant Information
Plant Finder
Gardening Help
Horticulture
Plant Collections
Community Engagement
Windy City Harvest
Horticultural Therapy
Budburst
Community Engagement
Windy City Harvest
Horticultural Therapy
Budburst
Education
Adult Classes
Teacher & Students
Youth & Family
Library
Education
Adult Classes
Teacher & Students
Youth & Family
Library
Conservation Science
Negaunee Institute
Science News
Research & Conservation
Natural Areas
Action & Engagement
Education & Training
People
Conservation Science
Negaunee Institute
Science News
Research & Conservation
Natural Areas
Action & Engagement
Education & Training
People
About
Customer Service
Press Room
Employment
Mission & History
Strategic Plan
Volunteer
Private Events
Policies
About
Customer Service
Press Room
Employment
Mission & History
Strategic Plan
Volunteer
Private Events
Policies
BUY ADMISSION TICKETS
BUY ADVANCE PARKING
BECOME A MEMBER
The Chicago Botanic Garden has 385 acres of nature, beauty, and respite to discover.
Today's Hours
June 6, 2023
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Garden View Café
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Garden Shop
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Visit
Plan a Visit
Calendar
What's in Bloom
Dining
Shop
Visit
Plan a Visit
Calendar
What's in Bloom
Dining
Shop
Events and Attractions
Calendar
Butterflies & Blooms
Model Railroad
Music on the Esplanade
Morning Music
Flower Shows
Events and Attractions
Calendar
Butterflies & Blooms
Model Railroad
Music on the Esplanade
Morning Music
Flower Shows
Gardens
Gardens & Natural Areas
Plant Information
Plant Finder
Gardening Help
Horticulture
Plant Collections
Gardens
Gardens & Natural Areas
Plant Information
Plant Finder
Gardening Help
Horticulture
Plant Collections
Community Engagement
Windy City Harvest
Horticultural Therapy
Budburst
Community Engagement
Windy City Harvest
Horticultural Therapy
Budburst
Education
Adult Classes
Teacher & Students
Youth & Family
Library
Education
Adult Classes
Teacher & Students
Youth & Family
Library
Conservation Science
Negaunee Institute
Science News
Research & Conservation
Natural Areas
Action & Engagement
Education & Training
People
Conservation Science
Negaunee Institute
Science News
Research & Conservation
Natural Areas
Action & Engagement
Education & Training
People
About
Customer Service
Press Room
Employment
Mission & History
Strategic Plan
Volunteer
Private Events
Policies
About
Customer Service
Press Room
Employment
Mission & History
Strategic Plan
Volunteer
Private Events
Policies
Cart
Cart is Empty
Breadcrumb
Home
Plant Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Back to
Plant Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Search for a plant or keyword or choose from the list of available topics, then click apply.
Search for a term: OR
Select a topic:
- Any -
Animals
Annuals
Aquatics
Birds
Bulbs
Compost
Disease
Fertilizer
Fruit
Fungicide
Groundcover
Herbicide
Herbs
Houseplants
Insecticide
Insects
Invasive
Landscaping
Miscellaneous
Mulch
Perennials
Pollinators
Pruning
Question of the Month
Roses
Shrubs
Soil
Tomatoes
Trees
Turf
Vegetables
Vines
Weeds
Select any filter and click on Apply to see results
Plant Information
Plant Information Service
Monthly Gardening Checklists
Gardening Tips & Techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
Plant Finder
Plant Profiles
Smart Gardener
Fungi
Pests & Problems
Conservation