… clematis gets its name from the individual, nodding, blue bell-shaped flowers it produces on 2 to 3-foot stalks in early summer to early fall. Introduced into cultivation in Britain in … in full sun to partial shade and is a member of clematis pruning group 3; these plants flower on the current year’s new growth and require yearly hard pruning down to new buds in late winter …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fern is native to the forests of northern eastern asia where it thrives as an understory plant on the forest floor with filtered light. It is an attractive vase shaped plant that retains its leaves in winter, although they lie flat on the ground to protect the crown and rootball through the winter. The fronds can be cut back in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dark pink shading to red flowers in hundreds are produced on Echium 'Red Rocket', a nonhardy biennial in the annual displays at the Chicago Botanic Garden. … produced by their honey-scented flowers. The hairy leaves deter deer and rabbits from munching on this plant. Place 'Red Rocket' in full sun, in well-drained soils, and stake as needed to keep …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Madeira in the Canary Island chain, this species has escaped cultivation in New Zealand and is on a watch list in Victoria, Australia - at the same time it is rare and endangered in it's … carry bristly hairs that can cause allergic dermatitis in susceptible individuals; the hairs on the dead leaves are especially annoying to gardeners trying to pick up leaf litter in their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center, which is one of the stops on the Grand Tram route. The woods are beautiful year-round, but especially shine in the fall … and the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center, which is one of the stops on the Grand Tram route. The woods are beautiful year-round, but especially shine in the fall …
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… Brazil. A tropical forest with species of birds found no place else in the world exists on the very outskirts of the megacities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Brazil, ranked third in the world for most bird species, has more than 1,800 known species of birds. In his talk, Dr. Stotz will …
Type: Event for Calendar
… perennials to encourage additional flowers. Allow certain dried flowerheads to remain standing for fall and winter interest, including astilbe, coneflower, globe thistle, and others. Remove … yellowing daylily foliage or leaves that are browned and spotted. Green leaves must remain on the plant to continue to manufacture food. Deadhead individual flowers to keep plants looking …
Type: Plant Info
… Butterflies magnolia bears deep yellow fragrant flowers that emerge before the foliage on a slow-growing medium-sized tree with a pyramidal habit. It is a cross between Magnolia … in both the heat and the cold of the Chicago region. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hundreds of small darker spots are evenly spread across the petals on this moth orchid cultivar. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pink flowers feature darker pink, broad brush strokes on the petals with white edges. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
