… Bred in Canada, 'Polka' one hardy Weigela (to -30!). That's a good thing, because unlike most Weigela , 'Polka' blooms continuously. From early summer to early fall it produces clusters of shell pink trumpet-shaped flowers. This mid-size Weigela … or even a hedge. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… covers it is called the velamen. Thin and rather papery, but spongy and protective, it’s a one-way water barrier that allows moisture to soak in—and keeps it from oozing out. If the velamen appears dried or rotted, it should be … stabilize the plant once it’s in the pot. Roots Signal Plant Health At the Orchid Show, you get to see lush, healthy roots close up. At home, your orchid’s roots will usually be contained …
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… is more user-friendly, certainly deserves its rising popularity — and serious consideration for your garden. With a smaller, more pleasing form than its red-fruiting relative, the … red chokeberry. A member of the rose family, Aronia melanocarpa tolerates partial shade (up to 50 percent) but thrives in full sun. Hardy to zone 3 (the Chicago area is zone 5), it is also an excellent choice for those tough, low-lying …
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… at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Our day included these snapshots of the early morning visitors to the rare phenomenon of a corpse flower in full bloom. We chatted with the early birds and met … the corpse flower that bloomed last September. Maxwell and Lexi (in her Alice T-shirt) Kirchen visit Sprout early this morning before school. Harper, 14 months old, waves at #CBGSprout the … And it is very stinky. Carrie: I happened to see the Facebook post. And we were here every day for Spike (a titan arum that previously was on display at the Garden). Jamie Smith of Highland …
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… It’s that time of year when the sun finally comes out and temperatures go up, allowing you to get some outdoor planting done. But beware the fickle Chicago spring. Perfect gardening days are … be moved . If you were planning on just disposing of your empty soil bags, reuse them this way to protect your containers instead. Sherwood also recommends covering plants with old …
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… I sat there in front of a group of plants that produce lovely-smelling flowers, waiting for their impressive pollinators to show up. And when they did, I snapped some of my very first photos of these beauties: … volume and sugar content, floral scent, who pollinates and when (hawkmoths come at dusk and visit overnight; bees generally visit in the morning), how populations grow and shrink over time, …
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… 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
… A spreading low to intermediate ground cover. The attractive silvery-blue foliage has a lacy appearance when allowed to grow naturally. Useful for massing or as a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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… Grape Gumball Beebalm Grape Gumball beebalm is developed from a native beebalm and grows to about 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. As befits its name, it bears fragrant 2 to 2.5-inch bright magenta flowers in mid-summer. It was developed to be a more low-growing and neater clumping beebalm for smaller scale gardens. Beebalm grows in sunny or partially shady areas. If you gently rub …
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… Ohio Glow is a long-blooming beebalm that grows 3 feet to 4 feet tall and about 2 feet to 3 feet wide. As part of an evaluation of monardas held at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Ohio … to 100% of the plant, and good mildew resistance. Overall it received a positive evaluation for planting in the Chicagoland area. Ohio Glow grows in sunny or partially shady areas. If you …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
