… Q. I have woven several varieties of clematis through my trellis. The effect is beautiful, but one portion of a clematis wilts, dries and disfigures the arrangement. What is this problem, and how can I treat it? A. Clematis wilt is a condition affecting many cultivars of this vine. Although damaging to portions of your …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. Where is the best location to plant a redbud? A. Eastern redbud ( Cercis canadensis ), is a lovely early spring blooming tree that is relatively small in habit and appropriate for small yards. They should be planted in moist, …
Type: Plant Info
… Liz is an interdisciplinary researcher who does both ecological research and the work of sharing that … can easily understand and implement. Given the challenge in lawn enhancement and replacement is that so many disparate homeowners are decision-makers, reaching these audiences with how-tos that feel doable is a vital part of making this research work. Liz splits her time between the practicalities of …
Type: Staff bio
… daisies throughout summer and fall. It has finely divided ferny foliage. This cultivar is a great choice for a seasonal groundcover or hanging basket. The species is native to Arizona and Mexico, making it tolerant of heat and drought. We have nine species of … ticks or bur marigold, refer to the two-pronged seeds that can stick to clothing or fur. This is a mechanism to ensure the spreading of the seeds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Artemisia vulgaris 'Janlim' Oriental Limelight™ is a cultivar of the common herb mugwort and is used in gardens for its beautiful green and cream variegated foliage. Its leaves are aromatic, … dense panicles of white flowers in late summer to early fall. Horticulturally speaking, this is an easy plant to care for but it does produce rhizomes and will spread aggressively if not …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bloodflower ( Asclepias curassavica ) is a nonnative perennial plant from South America that the Chicago Botanic Garden grows from seed and uses as a warm-season annual. It is a member of the milkweed family, which includes butterfly weed ( A. tuberosa ), prairie … flowers form seedpods from which seeds with silky hairs are dispersed by wind. Bloodflower is a host plant for monarch and queen butterfly larvae and its nectar attracts many other species …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… “Ananas” is the name used for pineapple in most languages. It may look like a giant pine cone to English-speakers, but the fruit of this bromeliad is a syncarp to botanists. In Spanish it is ananá or piña. The species name comosus means “tufted” or “crowned”, in this case with a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Balvinolet' is a member of the New Vintage™ series. It has small rosy violet flowers with creamy centers … to 14 inches high with feathery, fernlike foliage. It blooms from early summer until fall. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to deer, rabbits and drought. The genus name Achillea is in reference to Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, who used the plant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The variegated flax-lily is derived from the Tasman flax-lily which is native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. Variegata flax-lily has long green strappy … and with its brightly striped leaves it can be a bright addition to a shady border. This plant is not hardy in Chicago, although it can be overwintered in a warm spot with good indirect light. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers early in the season. The flowers are only 2 inches in diameter, and the low foliage is only 12 inches tall. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Little Grapette has been awarded the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
