… Native to tropical eastern Africa in Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique, the fringed hibiscus ( Hibiscus … 8 feet tall in a large pot, although they can be trimmed to the size desired if they start to get too big. Hardy in USDA Zones 8 to 11, the fringed hibiscus attracts birds and butterflies and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This antique rose was released by the famous Barbier firm in 1900 and features light yellow buds that open to very pale yellow to cream double flowers produced in clusters. It blooms heaviest in mid-June … will produce sporadic blooms throughout the rest of the summer. Described as a rambler, it is best planted where it can be tied into a support to the long stems or among large shrubs or low …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. As plants in my garden begin to green and produce new growth, I've noticed that some of my evergreens are very brown. Is this a disease? What should I do? A. The Chicago area experienced a very harsh winter this year. Extremely cold temperatures that … not need pruning. Brown foliage will eventually fall on its own, or it can be trimmed. One way to minimize or prevent winter burn in the future is to make sure the plants are well hydrated …
Type: Plant Info
… Citronelle Coral Bells is a bright lime green sport of the popular amber colored Caramel Coral Bells. It was discovered in a perennial nursery in the … It will work well in perennial borders, containers and in partial shade as a groundcover, and to avoid leaf scorching, it is best if grown in part to full shade. 10 inches wide by 14 inches tall at maturity, summer flower …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… On Chicago’s Southeast Side, a wetland scarred by decades of steelmaking has yet to heal. But against the odds, a single endangered flower has bloomed here. The only wild lakeside daisy in … in Plant Biology and Conservation. “If we can’t reverse the damage anytime soon, how can we get creative with the space and add value back in?” In 2022, Snyder set out to do so with the …
Type: Blog
… This acacia is a small tree or large shrub from the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has … soils, and reduced water during winter dormancy. It will need a cool period in winter to produce the best flower production. Straight white thorns are most obvious on younger branches. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Easily grown in average, moist but well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but will not grow in … shade. Established plants have respectable drought tolerance. Excellent winter hardiness, with best performance occurring in cool northern summer climates. Will reseed in the garden in optimum growing conditions. Plants often perform poorly in hot and humid summers …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In the wild, the native red-osier dogwood forms large thickets in moist woods. Its most outstanding … is grown as a multi-stemmed shrub. Small white flowers bloom in late spring followed by white to pale blue drupes that appear in mid-summer and are beloved by birds. While it can attain a … gardeners prune in early spring by removing older stems, because the younger stems provide the best color. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A showy late-summer garden plant, it grows up to 2' tall. Fringed blue ray florets are 4" in diameter and surround the central disk, creating the appearance of an enormous cornflower. Regular deadheading will … States, is distinguished by its handsome evergreen foliage, but its flowers are really its best feature. Perennial with evergreen leaves …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Meet the Walder Foundation Undergraduate Interns who are making an impact. The Chicago Botanic Garden's summer interns aren't here to shadow from the sidelines. They came to do the work. Since 2004, the Garden has hosted the … Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, giving college students hands-on experience in real-world research. They collect data, monitor ecosystems, and contribute directly to plant …
Type: Blog
