… Also known as the ladyfinger banana, this is the cultivar that once covered thousands of acres in lowland Central America before the arrival of a disease. It is now confined to high elevations or locations around the world currently free of the disease. At 17 feet in height, this is a cultivar more suited to commercial production than for use in the tropical home landscape. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… will grow to 24 inches and produce brilliant red star-shaped flowers from July to August. It is highly resistant to powdery mildew. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. The x arendsii phlox are the most magnificent, and there is a huge selection of colors and sizes to choose from. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This species is a compact, upright plant reaching up to 2' tall with coarse, arrow-shaped leaves. Numerous … of red-purple flowers appear in early summer and continue until September. The flower color is less intense and lighter than that of most cultivars of Salvia x sylvestris. This easy-to-grow, hardy perennial is usually sold as the cultivar 'Purple Rain'. A rich purple salvia …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Zizia aptera , heartleaf meadow parsnip is a less commonly found version of golden Alexander, Zizia aurea. The lacy, flat-topped yellow flowers sit atop two-foot stems in mid-spring. It is distinguished from golden Alexanders by the heart-shaped, toothed basal leaves. This species is native to Illinois and much of central and northern North America, in meadows and rocky soils. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: When this bird of shrub prairies is seen on migration, it is likely to be found in the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… The variety of grapeleaf anemone that the Chicago Botanic Garden recommends is 'Robustissima'. This cultivar is an outstanding choice for Illinois. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… arrive at the Roberti Community House in nearby Waukegan. From grower to giver, this lifeline is set in motion each Wednesday to help feed the neediest families. “Many of our families are … to paycheck and fresh foods, fruits, and vegetables isn’t something they can afford or that is regularly available at a food pantry or soup kitchen,” said Maribeth Roberti, who founded the … purpose, but added, “being able to rely upon the high-quality produce from the Garden is something we all get excited about.” This year, all produce grown at the Chicago Botanic …
Type: Blog
… Q. My small aquatic garden is beautiful, but there is too much algae on the water surface. How do I get rid of it? A. A small amount of algae in water gardens is a natural occurrence. A large buildup, however, can detract from the beauty of your garden and …
Type: Plant Info
… Q: I have had problems with insects on my houseplants during past winters. Is there anything I can do to prevent or control them? A: The first step is to keep insects out of the house by carefully inspecting any plants before bringing them into your home. This is especially important for plants that have spent the summer outdoors. If insects are found, …
Type: Plant Info
… The monarch birch is native to Japan where it is naturally occurring in woodlands. It is relatively rare in cultivation. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
