… The Tatarian or red-stemmed dogwood hales from Siberia and northern Korea. It is a suckering shrub that may form wide colonies and is valued in the garden for its stunning red stems in winter. In late May it will produce small yellowish-white flowers … of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Thanksgiving is here again, and we at the Chicago Botanic Garden are thankful for all the pollinators who make our food possible, every day, around the world. Bats, bees, … “fit to page” when printing. Fill the plate by drawing and coloring the foods you are eating this Thanksgiving—fruits, vegetables, and spices—that were brought to you by pollinators. …
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… Honeybells is a fairly large hosta (2 feet high by 3 feet wide) with elliptical, wavy, shiny green leaves. … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Laboratories and Equipment Equipped for Research and Education The Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center … analyzer. The combined space for the Ecology Laboratory and Population Biology Laboratory is 2,400 square feet. Astellas Economic Botany Laboratory The Astellas Economic Botany Laboratory … for scientists incorporating molecular biology techniques into their research. Using this equipment, scientists in the Astellas Economic Botany Laboratory can screen genetic …
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… Showy yellow flowers ornamented with red bracts appear above the delicately patterned leaves feature rippling bars of alternating green and light green patterns. Grow in full sun and periodically refresh the water in the urn for best results. Bring indoors before the first frost. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… lately? Many of these open spaces boast blankets of gold sunflowers, the native plants that for me signal the approach of autumn. They belong to the Asteraceae family (previously known as … garden or borders and occasionally fills a vase or two in the kitchen. The name Helianthus is derived from the Greek helios for sun and anthus for a flower. Vincent van Gogh paid tribute … develop, they turn their heads toward the sun, tracking it as it moves across the sky. This unusual behavior is called heliotropism, and it is almost magical. Later, as the flowers …
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… Photographer Julie Kaplan—named best photographer by Make It Better magazine for three years—is offering family portraits for an additional fee during our Easter Egg and … viewing gallery will be available two weeks after the photo session. If you are purchasing this package for the Easter Egg Brunch, please select a sitting time from the Ticket Time menu …
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… LITTLE LUCKY™ Peach Glow Lantana This mounding, non-hardy perennial is a butterfly and hummingbird magnate whose foliage is not … mature to pink with a yellow throat. Plant in full sun in the hottest location in your garden for the best flower displays. Shrugs off heat, high humidity, and drought. Pest and disease …
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… Borneo Sunset pagoda flower ( Clerodendron paniculata 'Borneo Sunset') is a large, tropical perennial with reddish-bronze foliage. It produces large inflorescences of … months in Chicago inside a greenhouse, but it flowers outside year-round in warm climates. This plant is the perfect choice for homeowners looking for something slightly different during the holiday season. When planted …
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… Bright pink 'mophead' style flowers are produced continuously throughout the summer on this hardy hydrangea. Plant this hydrangea in full sun to light shade in neutral pH, moisture-retentive soil and water during periods of summer drought for best results. One of the first pink-colored forms of the native hydrangeas. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
