… petals. It stands 4 -5 ft high and blooms continuously from mid summer to early fall. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. This is a winter hardy hibiscus in zones 4 – 9. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek work ‘hibiskos” that meant “marshmallow.” The sticky root or stem of some plant in the mallow family was used at one time to make marshmallow confections. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… purple foliage. At maturity it stands 30-36 inches high and blooms from mid summer to fall. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. It is hardy in zones 4 -9. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word “hibiskos” that meant “marshmallow.” The sticky root or stem of some plant in the mallow family was used at one time to make marshmallow confections. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… cones are interesting -- each cone scale has a three-pointed bract. A well-grown Douglas fir in a snowclad winter landscape is a sight to behold. Douglas fir is native to mountainous areas of the West Coast; in the Pacific coastal regions, it can attain heights of up to 250'. An evergreen with grandeur …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Blue Dragon spruce is an upright pyramidal conifer. It is initially slow-growing, but once established, it grows … large (10-inch-long), eye-catching, steel-blue cones that turn bronze as they age. Grow in moist soil in full sun either as a specimen plant or group several together to create a screen or hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Watercolor is a luminous, beautiful medium. Learn to pair the delicacy and gestural brushwork of watercolor with expressive line work in pen; and add depth and vibrancy to your watercolor paintings with the enhancement of colored … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. Judith Joseph, artist & instructor Online Course …
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… 'The Netherlands' is actually a blend of three tulips assembled for the Garden by a wholesale bulb company in the Netherlands. The first to bloom has large scarlet blooms with a short stature. The broad wavy leaves are edged in yellow. It is intermixed with a white variety and the last to bloom will be pink. Tulip blends …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… features fully double, deep red 4- to 6-inch blooms on thick, sturdy stems. This plant thrives in the heat and humidity of Chicago summers (nice to know at least one species is enjoying Chicago's often humid summer). This cultivar is highly disease resistant and attracts bees and butterflies. It's a great, quick growing choice to fill in holes where less heat-tolerant plants have ‘melted’ out. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… mapping, and labeling—at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The overarching goal of the department is to enhance the connection between people and plants. Jessica and her staff are responsible for … always enjoyed nature, Jessica’s passion for plants really blossomed after a semester abroad in Australia and a life-changing field botany course in college. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Puget Sound and a …
Type: Staff bio
… semi-forested areas of Central America, firespike bush ( Odontonema strictum ‘Panama Purple’) is a showy tropical shrub with sparse, stiff branches that grow straight up to about 6 feet. It … tips. The 4- to 6-inch long oblong leaves are arranged opposite each other along the stem. In summer through winter, firespike bush produces abundant 9- to 12-inch upright panicles of … individual flowers are about 1-inch long. It is one of the few such showy flowers to bloom in autumn. The firespike bush is very popular with hummingbirds and all kinds of butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… As eager as we all are to dig in the dirt and putter in the yard, there are some planting decisions that we mustn't rush or … These are the main areas of focus for both homeowners and professionals: careful study of the site; choosing the appropriate tree for that site; preparing the site; and planting the tree correctly. Proper tree maintenance is, of course, an integral part of long-term tree health, but more potentially damaging problems …
Type: Plant Info
