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  • … Description: This migrant species may be spotted in trees. Look for rectangular groupings of small holes in the bark of trees to see where they have been drilling their sap wells. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Illinois Hosta Society Hundreds of cut hosta leaves will be on display. Plus, unusual and hard to find hosta varieties will be for sale. Location: Burnstein Hall …
    Type: Event for Calendar
  • … with a bright red eye on this hardy hibiscus cultivar.  Dark green leaves provide a backdrop for the flowers.  A slightly shorter sized plant adaptable to smaller gardens. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Triangular-shaped, three-petaled pink flowers have a thick, waxy texture to the petals. Moderate temperatures and light with high humidity and very well-drained soil are ideal for cultivating this orchid. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Violet-blue flowers are produced continuously from June to early September on this nonhardy perennial adapted to full sun and dry soils. The flowers are attractive to a wide range of pollinators, and the leaves contain a fragrance that deer and rabbits do not care for. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Japanese hydrangea vine is a woody root climber that can attach itself by aerial roots to a hearty oak, grow up to 40 feet, and live and bloom for years. It bears small, creamy white, slightly fragrant, flattened flowers with pink bracts to
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … 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. Prefers a sunny location and moist growing conditions. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … from the Caucasus Region. Plant in full sun in moderately rich, well drained soils and permit to reseed to provide replacement plants for this often short lived perennial. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Meet at McDonald Woods Shelter 12:45 p.m. Option to meet in the ticket kiosk area in front of the Visitor Center to walk together to McDonald Woods for the 1 p.m. guided tour.   Enjoy spring’s beauty in McDonald Woods—from delicate wildflowers …
    Type: Event for Calendar
  • … Meet at McDonald Woods Shelter 12:45 p.m. Option to meet in the ticket kiosk area in front of the Visitor Center to walk together to McDonald Woods for the 1 p.m. guided tour.   Enjoy spring’s beauty in McDonald Woods—from delicate wildflowers …
    Type: Event for Calendar