… Q. I received a lovely ivy topiary for the holidays and need some watering and fertilizing information. A. Ivy prefers bright light and … or 10-10-10. A regular misting with room-temperature water during the drying winter months is appreciated, as well as a regular washing of the foliage. If possible, move the topiary …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: The Garden's largest member of the swallow family is the purple martin. Look for them flying …
Type: Birding
… Tulipa 'Clearwater' is a modern variety with pure white flowers atop tall 20-inch stems, making it perfect for a cut-flower arrangement. The breeder is J.M. Brouwer-Zeinstra from the Netherlands. It is a single late tulip, one of 15 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Noted for its glossy foliage, ALL THAT GLOWS™ viburnum bears vivid blue berries in the fall. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the … are over 100 different varieties of viburnum at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Snowfall ninebark is a form of Eastern ninebark that bears profuse clusters of white flowers in spring. During the … is found along streams and in dry areas such as woodlands and rocky areas. Ninebark is named for its peeling bark on mature branches which reveal lighter bark underneath, although this is only noticeable in winter when the leaves have fallen. The plant can be pruned after …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… CANARY CHEERS™ Ninebark is a variety of Eastern ninebark. Eastern ninebark is a deciduous shrub that is native to the … is found along streams and in dry areas such as woodlands and rocky areas. Ninebark is named for its peeling bark on mature branches which reveal lighter bark underneath, although this is only notieable in winter when the leaves have fallen. In late spring it bears clusters of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Vibrant red-to-orange petals surround a central cone, varying from maroon to yellow, on this dwarf cultivar of a North American native beloved for its displays in fall. Plant 'Salsa' in full sun and moist soils, and provide room for the plants to reach full size. Pollinators love the flowers, and songbirds are attracted by the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Apache Rose switch grass is an upright grass of about four feet in height and about two-three feet in width. Spring … and winter interest. Cut back the foliage to near ground level in late winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Totem Pole switch grass is an upright grass of about six feet in height and about two to three feet in width. Foliage is … and winter interest. Cut back the foliage to near ground level in late winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Lamb's ears or wooly betony ( Stachys byzantia ) is a favorite of gardeners everywhere. The plant's thick, silvery, soft, wooly leaves combined with a low, spreading habit makes it perfectly suited as a foliage planting for borders and rock gardens — but right now, its purple flower spikes stand like sentinels in … shown antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
