… This rarely grown species is endemic to the southeast part of Brazil, where it is found growing in rocky areas. It has long tubular flowers. The pure white petals are reflexed …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It has pink flowers that attract butterflies in May and June, followed by edible red fruit. It is a specimen tree that is attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of rich green foliage. A member of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), Eranthis hyemalis is one of the earliest spring-flowering bulbs to bloom—and also among the smallest. Because these bulbs grow closer to the soil's surface, it takes only a few sunny days or thawing rains to warm the soil and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the largest public gardens in the world, with more than 2.5 million plants on 385 … Many new visitors may not realize that nearly one-quarter of the Garden's acreage — 81 acres, to be exact — is water. In fact, most of the 27 gardens are located on one of nine islands. Even … a counterpoint to the exotic color and fragrance of the exuberant Crescent. This is a favorite site to spot the Garden’s gregarious resident ducks, trumpeter swans, and great blue herons, as …
Type: Walks
… In the calm and cold of the new year, it's tempting to hibernate and rest up for the tilling and planting to come. But January is prime time for another kind of preparation: learning all you can to make this growing season …
Type: Plant Info
… spurs that emit a sweet, coconut-like perfume. Each inflorescence can produce from three to 15 fragrant flowers, providing continuous bloom for up to two months. They are relatively easy to grow, given medium light and temperatures to 60 … native of Japan, Neofinetia falcata was the favorite orchid of the ruling shogun. The orchid is named after Achille Finet (1862-1913), a French botanist who studied the orchids of Japan and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and how should I plant bare-root roses? A. Bare-root roses can be planted as soon as the soil is workable in the spring. Remove the wrapper and packing material and soak the roots or entire plant for 8 to 12 hours to fully hydrate it before planting. Examine and remove all dead or damaged roots. Prune back …
Type: Plant Info
… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … 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 semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … 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 semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … 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 semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
