… 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 here, or any … 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
… a mophead-type hydrangea; a compact, deciduous shrub with a rounded habit that typically grows to 3–4 feet tall and wide and features small mophead-like panicles. The flowers, which bloom on old wood from July through September, begin as white and then change … moist soil in partial shade and, although known among hydrangeas for its winter hardiness, is best protected with mulch and wrapped in burlap during cold winters. Plant in a sheltered …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Heuchera hybrid with a twist. It has bright green yellow leaves with wavy textured edges. The ruffled edges diminish as the leaves mature, but new leaves continue to add interest and texture. It performs best when planted in semi-shade to prevent scorching and retain the best bright color in the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… produces fragrant dusty pink colored 5-inch flowers from July through September and does best in full sun in well-drained soils. During the summer, the plant will attract butterflies and other pollinators. Leave the dead stems with … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… College student Jessica Tillery came to the Chicago Botanic Garden for the summer to work in a plant science lab, hoping to jump start … , a group of programs that create a clear pathway from middle and high school all the way through to professional science work. Since the REU program began in 2004, more than 50 …
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… Tulipa ‘Dordogne’ produces large, peach-apricot colored flowers on tall stems near the end of tulip season (historically near the end of May in the Chicago area). Tulips, for … anywhere; however, for naturalizing, a position in full sun with well-drained soils that tend to the dry side after mid-June is best. The Dutch, consummate tulip growers, leave the green flowering stalk on the plant until it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Liberty apple was developed by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station for its … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The State Fair apple features juicy, tart flesh. It is recommended for eating fresh or for … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The birch leaf maple can reach a height of 30 feet. It is native to west and central China. It grows best in sandy loam or gritty loam soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… To most people, the word “pollinator” is synonymous with the word “bee,” but only a fraction of plants are pollinated by bees. In fact, many different insects and mammals are pollinators—bats, birds, beetles, and we can't …
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