… This is rare species found only in . It can reach a height of 75’. It will do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Apple serviceberry has spreading branches and can reach a mature height of 15 to 25 feet. Pink buds that open as white, 5-petaled flowers cover the small tree in late April or early May. They are quickly followed by edible berries beloved by … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… First introduced in 2010 as part of the SODA series, Heuchera 'Cherry Cola' is a striking all over red introduction from Terra Nova … and golden brown shades. This is a coral bells for full sun or part shade, the red color being best developed with the most sun. It will attract bees and hummingbirds, and is deer resistant. This coral bells will mature to a tidy mounded form about 6 inches tall by 14 inches wide; the unusual spikes of red flowers …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… allspice, or sweetshrub, has untoothed, opposite, ovate leaves with a pleasant, spicy aroma. The flowers, blooming in May and June, have numerous overlapping strap-like petals and a fruity … a creamy white with a hint of green. Leaves can be 4-6” long, with a rough texture. Shrubs can get quite large, up to 8 feet, and suckering may occur. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… With more than 1,850 known species of moths in the state of Illinois—more than ten times the diversity of butterflies—it is a real adventure … woodland. Moths are removed from the traps and then photographed before being released back to the woodland. The metallic scales of the Virginia Ctenucha moth (C tenucha virginica ) are …
Type: Blog
… A fetid smell and increased temperature are also effective in attracting flies that pollinate the flowers as they lay their eggs in what appears to be a dead animal. This native of southern Africa is not hardy outdoors in the Chicago region and grows best in full sun and relatively dry soils. The odor can be overpowering indoors. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hot or sweet? Peppers are a global favorite for home gardeners, and there are so many kinds to grow and use. Sharpen your pepper skills—from plant care to cooking with peppers, to DIY … flavors with pepper-seasoned popcorn too. Highlights See many varieties of peppers growing in the Fruit & Vegetable Garden—hot and sweet—plus a collection of peppers growing in containers including a special focus on Brazilian and South American varieties. Get harvesting tips. Watch demonstrations throughout the day. Demonstration Schedule noon —Pepper …
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… An old friend is back in front of the Visitor Center. The Bloom Cart shows you a curated selection of what’s in bloom across the … grandmother had grown the same flowers in her garden. The Cart started in 2002 as a way to encourage visitors to explore different parts of the Garden, said Tankersley, who manages … Cart. “They put their hearts and souls into selecting the right gardens to feature with the best selection of colors and textures available,” said Tankersley, who has a photo archive of all …
Type: Blog
… Q. When should I plant my tender annual bulbs? A. It is safe to plant your tender bulbs after the average date of the last frost, which is approximately May 15 in the Chicago area. It is … it is too wet. Soil should crumble when it is squeezed into a ball. If it doesn’t, then it is best to wait until it dries out a bit to avoid ruining the soil’s structure. Tubers of caladium, …
Type: Plant Info
… Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers evenly moist, acidic loams with good drainage. Dislikes wet soils, particularly in winter. Dislikes high heat and humidity and does best when soils are cool. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
