… Rosy red flowers in masses appear on sturdy spikes in winter. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and well drained soil media. In summer move …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… unusual than an amaryllis or a Christmas cactus. When given a month of cool night temperatures in autumn, followed by a six-to-eight-week rest period with very little water, a clivia plant … leaves are virtually blemish free, making clivia an attractive foliage plant, even when not in bloom. Clivia Flowers Clivia belongs to the lily family (Liliaceae), the same family as amaryllis, and it’s easy to see why. Each colorful clivia flower is similar in shape to, but much smaller than, the larger trumpet-shaped amaryllis flower. Clivia flowers …
Type: Plant Info
… What do a pharmacist named Eugene, a cargo ship, and a home garden have in common? They all helped introduce invasive species that affect the Chicago area today. … Introduced as a food source, garlic mustard ( Alliaria petiolata ) is now invasive in woodlands in the Chicago area and beyond. Most of the plants and animals that people deliberately or …
Type: Blog
… Description: A loud and large flycatcher, this bird is most likely to be seen nesting in the McDonald Woods or in the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This large owl is commonly seen at the Garden as it nests in old hawk nests in the McDonald Woods or other wooded areas. …
Type: Birding
… Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2012. Considered a tender perennial, overwinter in a cool or frost free greenhouse with temperatures between 1 - 5 degrees Centigrade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming perennial rises to a height of 1 foot in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Long-awned Bracted Sedge Height: 24-36 in Width: 18-24 in Soil Conditions: Dry Flower Color: Brown Bloom Time: May, June Hardiness Zone: 4 TO 8 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… observe your feathered friends. Don’t forget to include McDonald Woods and the Dixon Prairie in your birding tour, as they are often aflutter with activity. Here are some common species … observe your feathered friends. Don’t forget to include McDonald Woods and the Dixon Prairie in your birding tour, as they are often aflutter with activity. Here are some common species …
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… Q. Can hellebores be grown in the Chicago area? A. Hellebores can be a fascinating addition to both sunny and partially … niger ). Both are clump-forming perennials with evergreen foliage and lovely nodding blossoms in colors ranging from creamy yellow to almost maroon. Perhaps the most unusual feature of these plants is their bloom time: Christmas rose blooms in late winter and Lenten rose in very early spring. The flowers can persist for up to eight …
Type: Plant Info
