… 'Pinot Noir' is aptly named for the dark wine-red foliage that will not fade to green in the shade. Bright but not intense sun is recommended to prevent leaf scorch. Although it is grown for the foliage, the flowers are also …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The American cranberrybush viburnum is native to the northeastern and northwestern parts of the U.S. It will reach a height of 12’ … red fruits in the fall that are attractive to birds and may be made into preserves or jellies for humans. Fall color is bronze to red. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not … 100 different varieties of viburnum at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q: I'd like to give plants as gifts for the holidays. Many gift plants are treated as short-lived houseplants because they are difficult … are more difficult to get to rebloom than others. Kalanchoe ( Kalanchoe blossfeldiana ) is a popular gift plant that is available in shades of red, pink, yellow, white, and orange. …
Type: Plant Info
… Argentina Skies' anise-scented sage ( Salvia guaranitica 'Argentina Skies') is noted for the sky-blue flowers produced atop this 5-foot, nonhardy perennial. Like other salvias, this cultivar is a favorite of hummingbirds …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bushy perennial with attractive gray-green foliage and spreading growth habit can reach up to 2 feet high with a spread equal to its height. It is perfect for edging, although it can be unruly. Six Hills Giant is a recommended cultivar. The lavender …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Rose Terrace Bar Located just off the Linden Allée near the Krasberg Rose Garden The Rose Terrace Bar is the perfect place to grab a cold beer or a glass of wine and smell the roses. The menu offers … Located just off the Linden Allée near the Krasberg Rose Garden The Rose Terrace Bar is the perfect place to grab …
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… bronze-green as the season progresses. Pink blossoms are followed by red fruit in the fall. This cultivar has a dwarf, spreading habit. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and … and improve airflow. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… What if you could trade your commute by car—the honking drivers, traffic jams, and roadblocks—for a bike ride, where you keep an eye out for hawks, old oaks, and wild bergamot? That’s what … Branch Trail to the Chicago Botanic Garden , where I work as a senior graphic designer. Life is just better when you start and end your day outside on a bike. I stopped to take a selfie, as … If you don’t live near a trail entrance, you can always haul your bike to one by bus or car. This summer, I’ve been looking out for native plants like wildflowers blooming under the oaks and …
Type: Blog
… Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and … from modest amounts of pruning to eliminate water sprouts and improve airflow. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… compound green leaves and chocolate brown trunk (with age) are the primary characteristics it is grown for. One of several species in this genus that host the largest flowers in the World - the parasitic genus Rafflesia . Archived …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
