… We love nature here at the Chicago Botanic Garden, so we looked to the natural world for inspiration on how to enjoy the eclipse— here at the Garden , or in your … with the sun every day, actually—is don’t look directly at it with the naked eye . A fun way to indirectly “see” the eclipse is with a pinhole projector, and one of the best natural projectors is a leaf. Leaves often have holes that can act as natural projectors. …
Type: Blog
… I have evergreens planted near a street. How can I protect them from salt damage? A. While the best course is to plant only salt-resistant varieties near sources of winter salt spray, some protection can …
Type: Plant Info
… botanical name comes from the Greek words eremos — solitary and oura — tail, a reference to the plant's flower spike which towers above its long, narrow foliage. The roots originate from … wide and 48 inches long. Plant foxtail lily in full sun, and protect it from strong winds. It is very cold hardy and flowers best when grown in cold climates. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… several common names, including elephant grass, Napier grass, and fountain grass. It's native to Africa, where the long hot summers give it time to flower and go to seed. That doesn't happen … drops below 32 degrees. That's lucky for us, because it can become invasive. All it needs is sun, average water, and good drainage to develop its best color and thrive. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… which emerges light green in spring. The palm-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall, and the fruit is not ornamentally significant. The rough brown bark is not particularly outstanding. Ft. McNair red horsechestnut is a dense, deciduous tree with a … other landscape plants with finer foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree and is best pruned in late winter, once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of golden yellow, aster-like flowers from January through March. This large perennial (8 to 10 feet) has leaves to 8 inches across that are coarsely lobed and furry. The golden pollen … wilt during periods of drought. Native to the cloud forests of Oaxaca, this plant made its way from Mexico to the San Francisco Botanic Garden. Through a seed exchange, Longwood Garden … been in three different genera as well as two species. The most current name for this plant is Roldana oaxacana . …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… silver- and blue-striped, awl-shaped juvenile foliage on a slow-growing plant. Boulevard is perfectly placed in the Model Railroad Garden, Dwarf Conifer Garden, and other areas where its … landscapes. (While slow growing, it can reach more than 20 feet in height — something to keep in mind if planting Boulevard outdoors.) This false cypress can tolerate some shade when it is young, but it typically grows best in full sun with moderately fertile, well-drained soil. This species comes to us from Japan …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the newly planted trees and shrubs that must have adequate moisture their first year to become established. Each week, they require 1 inch of water spread evenly throughout their root zones. This is best accomplished using a ground-level watering device that targets water directly toward the …
Type: Plant Info
… petals and a fruity scent.‘Solar Flare’ has large 2.5” wide-opening flowers. It’s easy to see the hybrid origin of this cultivar, with burgundy petals on the outside from the American … Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Flowers bloom on new growth, so the best time to prune is just after flowering. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Chartreuse young leaves with a wash of burgundy mature to a deep, rich burgundy color, matching the color of the burgundy seeds held well above the foliage. This ornamental cultivar of the agricultural millet grows best in full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures. The wind-pollinated flowers attract … and beyond in fall. Stocky enough to provide a height element in large containers, it is most frequently used in the ornamental landscape where the foliage and fruit provide a great …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
