… histrioides 'George' is among the first of the very early spring flowers to come into bloom in the Chicago area. George is actually a hybrid between Iris reticulata and Iris histrioides and … petals that hang down, known as falls. The dark purple falls contain a blotch of white edged in yellow, known as a nectar guide. Close observation on a sunny day will provide an opportunity … from the gods who traveled to earth on a rainbow. About 300 species of iris can be found in a wide range of habitats in the northern hemisphere, varying in size from diminuative …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Introduced in 1935, Excel early-flowering lilac produces fragrant single lavender blooms. The cultivar is … This large deciduous shrub that can tolerate more summer heat than most other lilacs. Plant in full sun in fertile, well drained soils and site to receive good air movement during the growing season. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… after its introduction and is only now being rediscovered. Although it was first collected in 1907 by E. H. Wilson during an expedition to China, it wasn't until 1916 that a colleague of … -codium refers to the flower head. Then for nearly 65 years, Heptacodium was forgotten. But in 1980, another expedition to China resulted in the collection of viable seeds of this rare genus. Seeds and cuttings were then distributed by …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This cormorant may be visible on the lakes and in the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve, standing on logs in the water with wings held out to dry. …
Type: Birding
… winter migrant flying over from late fall through early spring, or less frequently perched in the top of a tree in the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… This swallow is often seen flying over the lakes or closer to the bridges where it nest in old cliff swallow nests or holes in the concrete. …
Type: Birding
… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of 2 feet in full sun and dry moisture conditions. It has white blooms from May through August and belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of 1 foot in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a border or a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of 1 foot with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has yellow and white blooms in May and June. It belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grows to a height of 5 feet with full sun and moist soil conditions. It has green blooms in May and June and belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
