This is an extremely adaptable iris with foot-long, strap-like, arching, attractive gray-green leaves. The 6-inch-wide lavender-blue blossoms with dark blotches are somewhat flattened. The plant gets its common name, Japanese roof iris, not only from the flower shape but also from the historical fact that it was grown on thatched roofs in the Orient. It is more shade-tolerant than most irises. …
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… My Great Aunt Lila used to say that plants bring out the goodness in people. Her house in the Hudson Valley was full of … always ready to give them away when anyone showed an interest in one, which for me was every visit. She would carefully divide an established plant that she had nurtured for decades, wrap up … as you think about sharing your plant goodness with some of the people you miss seeing. Get your hands dirty in an activity that’s good for your plants and your spirit. …
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… The first moth to emerge in the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition is the Atlas moth ( Attacus atlas) , which is native to Southeast Asia. The Atlas moth lives for one to two weeks, so its main purpose after emerging from its cocoon is to mate. Most moths … other cocoons are still in the pupa emergence room, so if you do not see this moth on your visit, you may be lucky enough to see one on a return visit. We encourage you to visit often, as …
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… and smooth skinned so you can pop them in your mouth like grapes. There's more good news. Unlike so many kiwi vines, 'Issai' is self polinating. It doesn't need a male vine nearby to bear fruit. 'Issai' is hardy to -25, so you can be confident Chicago winters won't faze it. And it's happy in full sun or part shade, though you'll get a better crop iin full sun. However, it will need frequent pruning and strong support...the …
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… still within a summer's night A something so transporting bright, I clap my hands to see.” — Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) The reclusive American poet, Emily Dickinson, was devoted … suaveolens' Plant Calamintha to attract a host of (daytime) pollinators to your garden. Get Glowing A moon garden near a front entry is a pleasant greeting for you and your visitors. … plants and corms (solid underground stems that look like a bulb) in the spring. Caladiums are best grown in moist, fertile soil or in containers filled with soil-less potting mix. Grow them …
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… think it’s a lovely sight when a tiny blade of a baby Joshua tree nudges up from the soil—but, to be honest, we’re a little proprietary about it. As Chicago Botanic Garden interns, we plant … and whether there are signs of insect and rodent damage. The work comes at a critical time for Joshua trees, iconic plants of the Southwest. Joshua trees provide habitat and food for a … Joshua trees will be saved. Maddy: It takes good ol’-fashioned manual labor and teamwork to get a big project done! Working side by side in the soil and getting to talk about life and our …
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… South America and in the Caribbean. They bloom once at maturity, which can be anywhere from 5 to 40 years. Although most plants die after flowering and are not frost hardy, the thorncrest century plant adapts to colder climates well and withstands temperatures down to 10 degrees. It grows best in rocky, well-drained, dry soil in full sun where it will grow 3 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 …
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… are produced by the dozens on arching sprays above the short green leaves. This cultivar grows best in bright light, warm temperatures, high humidity, and exceptionally well-drained potting … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are produced from near the base of the pseudo-bulb on these smaller-scaled orchids. They grow best under high humidity, warm temperatures in very bright light, and exceptionally well-drained … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… deep rose centers and a speckling of red spots. The blooms are outfacing and fragrant in mid to late summer. The stems stand only 18 to 24 inches high. This is a dwarf oriental hybrid, ideal for containers. As an Oriental hybrid, this lily blooms a little later than the Asiatic lilies. … Typically Oriental lilies have a lovely fragrance, although some people find it unpleasant at best. The grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love …
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