… A new collaboration between Garden scientists and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hoping to expand the range of a species once extinct in Illinois. Garden scientists, … herbacea ). Plant Biology and Conservation Ph.D. student Rafael Urbina Casanova is working with Garden scientists Drs. Jeremie Fant and Andrea Kramer, and collaborators Jenny Finfera and Cathy Pollack at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to understand genetic and ecological limits to its recovery in Illinois and the Great …
Type: Research
… A. Mowing lawns too short is one of the most common mistakes homeowners and lawn services make with turf. It is a good practice to mow your lawn high at 2-1/2 to 3 inches. In spring when the … mow more than once a week since you should not remove more than one-third of the grass growth with each mowing. When you cut the grass too short you reveal the brown leaf base of the grass as …
Type: Plant Info
… 'Citronella' produces lemon-yellow flowers from July to August. The stems stand 24 inches tall with grayish-green fernlike foliage, which is mildly aromatic. It does best in full sun with moderate moisture. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to deer, … rabbits, and drought. Best planted in borders, this is a favorite as a cut flower and is also excellent as a dried flower. The genus name Achillea refers to Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the US. Hairy mock orange grows to about twelve feet in height and about nine feet in width with a rounded yet open growth habit. In the late spring or early summer it bears scented white flowers that are attractive to pollinators. Because of its size, this shrub makes an excellent screen or hedge. It prefers a sunny well-drained location with consistently moist soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… features golden yellow fan-like foliage and an irregularly globe-shaped, upright habit. Excellent for use in rock gardens, beds or borders to bring a unique look to the landscape. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Garden the Kris Jarantoski Campus to honor the guiding vision and 37 years of extraordinary service to the Garden by the Garden’s executive vice president and director. A July 2014 … Garden the Kris Jarantoski Campus to honor the guiding vision and 37 years of extraordinary service to the Garden by the Garden’s executive vice president and director. A July 2014 …
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… tightly clustered together in large, flat-topped flowerheads. The stems stand 2 to 3 feet tall with fragrant, silvery green foliage. 'Coronation Gold' is sterile and will not crowd out its … while resistant to deer, rabbits, and drought. This is a favorite as a cut flower and is also excellent as a dried flower. In 1993 ‘Coronation Gold’ received the Award of Garden Merit from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… wood fern, also known as the intermediate wood fern, grows to three feet tall and wide with long medium green arching fronds with a lacy appearance. Although it prefers consistently moist soils with high organic content it … in clay soils so long as they are well-drained. It is resistant to rabbits. This fern is excellent in woodland, shade and shady native gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is a clinging ornamental perennial vine that can reach 60 to 80 feet tall. Root-like, hold-fast structures facilitate its ability to climb and cling to almost any surface. It requires a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… an unusual deep pink shade. Deadhead just below the spend heads to encourage repeat flowering. Excellent for cutting. Drought tolerant once established. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
