… features dark purple-blue flowers atop tall, slender stems extending to 31 inches after the bearded irises have peaked, and before the Japanese irises come into flower. Water this iris well the first year to establish the root system; after that, it can tolerate conditions ranging from dry soil to standing water along the edges of ponds. It is the most heat tolerant of the Siberian irises (which, as a group, perform best in cool summer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… might have noticed that there’s actually no way to get to that island. Did you wonder why that is? Horaijima, or the Island of Everlasting Happiness, represents paradise—a place inaccessible … and she oversees the Malott Japanese Garden, including the Island of Everlasting Happiness. For Lightscape, Pogue worked with the designers to ensure the lights on the island honored … For the full effect, she recommends catching it on a foggy day—especially in the fall. But this unreachable island has a deeper story and meaning—namely, a quest for immortality. Through …
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… Lilium ‘Dunyazade’ has deep red flowers with a narrow strip of cream on the outer edges of the recurved petals. The stems stand 4 to 6 feet tall bearing downfacing trumpet shaped flowers in July and August. Dunyazade is an Oriental hybrid. Oriental lilies bloom a little later and generally have larger flowers, … although some people find it unpleasant at best. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pink twin-leaf squill is one of the tiniest plants grown outdoors at the Chicago Botanic Garden. You will see clusters of these … the Bulb Garden, sending up four-inch spikes of starry pink six-petaled flowers in mid-April. This cultivar has even smaller flowers than the species. The unopened buds at the top of the …
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… Cotinus obovatus , commonly called American smoketree, is a small, deciduous, rounded, Missouri native tree or large, upright shrub that typically grows … 20 to 30 feet tall and occurs in limestone glades, rocky limestone bluffs, and bald knobs in the area of southeast Missouri. Smoketree gets its common name, not from the 6- to 10-inch flower … or disease problems, but it can be susceptible to leaf spots, rust, and wilt. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Garden Photographic Society Founded in 1978, the Garden Photographic Society has been meeting at the Chicago Botanic Garden, a setting that inspires and challenges photographers of all levels. The Society is a welcoming, general-interest photography club where members build friendships, share images, … from others, and enjoy photography together Stay connected: Explore the Events Calendar for program details and competition schedules. Watch past Educational Programs on the Society’s …
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… 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 -- … 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 … one can make about orchids. The family continues to challenge taxonomists. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… flowers spring from almost black bracts atop friendship sage ( Salvia 'Amistad'). This large, nonhardy perennial comes into flower in midsummer and continues blooming up to frost. It is best used as an annual in Chicago-area gardens. Plant this salvia in sunny locations that will …
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… Meadowsweet spirea is an upright shrub that grows to a maximum height of 4 feet. It requires full sun to partial … conditions. From June to August it produces showy white flowers that attract butterflies. This native has been extensively planted at the Chicago Botanic Garden and can be found along many of the shorelines. The genus Spiraea …
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… Seed Sourcing through the Lenhardt Library It's January, and it's time to order seeds for your garden. You type seeds into your search engine—only to get 257,000,000 results. Next … Lenhardt Library, the Nursery Catalog Database—and its companion, a physical file of catalogs—is a gardener's dream: an already-edited and constantly updated list of hundreds (currently 784) … Have an unusual interest? So do the mushroom folks at Garden City Fungi ( gardencityfungi.com ), the banana experts at Going Bananas ( going-bananas.com ), and the Kitazawa Seed Company ( …
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