… and March in a partial to fully shaded area. Requires medium soil moisture and benefits from a layer of mulch around (not on top of) the crown. Chemicals in the sap cause a stinging … why this plant is not troubled by deer or rabbits. The common name of Christmas rose derives from an English selection reputed to bloom around Christmas Day in the old Julian calendar. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ft high. The flowers are white with dark red centers and a pink blush at the edges. It blooms from mid summer to fall and is attractive to hummingbirds and bees while resistant to deer. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word “hibiskos” that meant “marshmallow.” The sticky root or stem of some plant in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 12 inches across and are often called dinner plates. 'Snowflame' stands 3-5 ft tall and blooms from mid summer to fall. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word “hibiskos” that meant “marshmallow.” The sticky root or stem of some plant in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Annabelle hydrangea produces up to 10-inch flower clusters at the tips of branches from June to September (or November through January, if forced for indoor displays). Derived from native species, it is perfectly hardy outdoors in gardens in USDA Zones 3-9. The showy white …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bright yellow, semi-double flowers are produced from July to September on this daisy-like perennial that thrives in full sun and … in the center is dull orange. It was bred in the Netherlands and released in 2012. Protection from rabbits is recommended until the new plants are well-established in the garden. This …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native from Europe to central Asia, devil’s bit is a perennial that grows to 3 feet tall and blooms in … marshes, and damp woodlands, producing spherical lavender flowers on well-branched stems from July through October. It is in the Dipsacaceae family, and is related to pincushion flowers …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… agriculture to doing medical imaging research, he has a lot of perspectives that he can pull from. It is this wide breath of experiences that informs his perspective on trialing plants for … performance over many years and maintenance demands. Patrick holds a B.S. in Physics from Illinois Wesleyan University and a M.S in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago. His previous professional experience was focused on …
Type: Staff bio
… clump-forming perennials with evergreen foliage and lovely nodding blossoms in colors ranging from creamy yellow to almost maroon. Perhaps the most unusual feature of these plants is their … conditions in moist, well-drained soil with lots of organic matter added. Best results come from mulching during hot summers to keep a good supply of moisture available and mulching during the winter to keep drying winds from tearing the foliage. These species and more are on display at the Garden. …
Type: Plant Info
… Princess Diana serviceberry was selected from cultivation in Wisconsin for its abundant white flowers opening from yellow buds, bluish purple fruits and strong red-orange fall color. Members of the genus … to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species range from small trees to large shrubs, usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an almost shrub sized 4 feet. Bluestars are considered … of many soil types. Most amsonia are native to North America, but a few of the 22 species hail from Europe or Asia. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes over 20 varieties and more …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
