… gold foliage. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of cultivars available to the home gardener within the Spiraea genus. They all have a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a dwarf size. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of cultivars available to the home gardener within the Spiraea genus. They all have a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… I manage the Plants of Concern, a citizen science rare-plant monitoring program designed to gather standardized, long-term regional monitoring data to detect population trends. The program is a collaboration of trained citizen scientists, land managers, and researchers using science to best conserve rare plants and habitats. In addition to our regional monitoring work, Plants of …
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… relatively large mottled blossoms. The beautiful colors range from shades of pink and lavender to purple and red, with some yellow in the center. The matte flowers have purple sepals and … bloom spike. Very easy to grow in medium light with average watering, this stunning orchid is best grown in slightly humid, cool, well-ventilated conditions because of the Miltoniopsis in its … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… I am sure that most of you know what I am referring to when I say “leap year.” “Lep Year”—“lep” being short for Lepidoptera (from the Latin “scaly … their prey by homing in on the scent of their droppings. Interested in finding out more? Visit the Moth Photographers Group at mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu or BugGuide at … plant leaves, I generally leave them alone until they have had their fill and work their way down into the soil where they pupate to spend the winter. (I find that they rarely put much …
Type: Blog
… Volunteer Opportunities Thank you for your interest in joining our Volunteer team at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Our new volunteer intake has paused for the season. We will be sending an email to schedule phone interviews sometime after January 2026; all inquiries will be responded to in the order they are received. We ask that you please refrain from using our volunteer login, … Garden! Our new volunteer intake has paused for the season. We will be sending an email to schedule phone interviews sometime after January 2026; all inquiries will be responded to in …
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… True gourmets know that salsa is much more than a medium for chip dipping; it adds flavor and color to a host of not-only-Mexican dishes, including roasts, stews, sidedishes and even desserts. … the exact amount of heat the North American palate supposedly prefers. (Interestingly, the best antidote for the fire in a chili is not a cold beer but bread or dairy products, which do a …
Type: Plant Info
… of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, vegetables, fruits, and houseplants plant selections for northern Illinois Diagnosis and treatment options Control of insects, diseases, and cultural … purchasing sources for particular plants Specimen collection and submission Please be sure to read our guidelines for specimen collection and submission if you will be bringing in a sample … sample. Please follow our guidelines for collecting and submitting samples in order for us to provide you with accurate answers to your questions. Prevention of boxwood blight Plant …
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… turn my head on a winter walk. Or, on a quiet day, it’s the sound of pine cones popping open to spread their seeds. As director of living plant documentation at the Chicago Botanic Garden, it’s my job to notice plants. You’d think I’d get tired of it. Nope. Nature never disappoints. Even on the coldest, iciest days (looking at … By turning your attention to something bigger than yourself, your stress tends to give way to positive emotions such as compassion and gratitude, the study finds. Winter is the time to …
Type: Blog
… creating a new hedge. Attractive native shrubs are often overlooked—and occasionally hard to come by in local nurseries and garden centers—but they are well worth the effort to find. … at the bit to plant this native shrub. It’s unfortunate, because the chokeberry is one of the best shrubs you can grow in Illinois. Iroquois Beauty™ chokeberry ( Aronia melanocarpa … but the fruit that comes afterward offers a food source for yellow-rumped warblers on their way south. New Jersey Tea ( Ceanothus americanus ) New Jersey tea is one native shrub that I …
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