… as part of the SODA™ series, Heuchera 'Grape Soda' is an all over dark pink introduction from Terra Nova Nurseries. Grape Soda Coral Bells has dark pink to purple leaves with a silver … to a purple with the silver overlay on older leaves. This is a coral bells that can be used from full sun to full shade, the color being best developed with the most sun. It will attract …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… as a tree. It is actually a large perennial herb, with succulent, very juicy stems that arise from a fleshy rhizome or corm and reaches a height of 20 to 25 feet. The huge, smooth, paddle-shaped leaves can grow as large as 8 feet. They number from 4 to 15 and are arranged spirally around the stems. They unfurl upward and outward at the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… or slightly fused at the base. A member of the Aizoaceae family, this plant has a name derived from the Greek words lampros (bright) and anthos (flower). This genus contains 227 species and 13 varieties and is native to the southwest and west coast of Western Cape, South Africa, from Vredenburg to Saldanha. Interestingly, in the past these plants were known as "midday …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… CHICAGO LUSTRE® arrowwood viburnum gets its name from the bright, shiny green mature foliage. It can grow to a mature size of 12' x 10’, blooms in … to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was derived from a seedling found at the Morton Arboretum and was introduced by Synnestvedt Nursery. It is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of water or some sugar soon discover the hairs lining the inside of the hood prevent them from escaping the trap. The nitrogen and other nutrients released by the enzymes are absorbed … fly trap (also a carnivorous plant) determined that Spam or other forms of meat spirited away from the dinner table provide a diet that is too rich; resulting in plant death. All Sarracenias …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plants, rare plants, edible plants, utilitarian plants, seasonal plants, and houseplants from around the world. All Life Depends on Plants These three glass houses provide yet another … Fahrenheit during the day, and the humidity is close to 30 percent, visitors will find plants from all over the globe, many of which gardeners will recognize as familiar midwestern … the air is now at 90 percent—a perfect combination for these water- and warmth-loving plants from Asia, Australia, and the Caribbean. The shapes and sizes of the plants’ leaves are …
Type: Walks
… Lenhardt Library is a true treat. The Lenhardt Library acquired its Rare Book Collection from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in 2002. These approximately 2,500 volumes represent … we asked Leora Siegel, Lenhardt Library’s senior director, to choose five of her top books from the Rare Book Collection—no easy feat. Below are her picks, in no particular order; each … The Illustrated Language of Flowers by Anna Christian Burke, 1858 Image of a bouquet from The Illustrated Language of Flowers In Victorian England, floriography—the language of …
Type: Blog
… Enrich existing trees and shrubs this fall or add new plantings with tips from Garden experts. Take steps now to ensure the health and beauty of your garden come spring. … retain moisture, advises Tiddens. Sensitive plants such as magnolias will particularly benefit from mulch. A good rule of thumb is to spread the mulch as wide as the reach of the branches. Do … to established trees and shrubs. Water the soil to a depth of eight to 12 inches. If watering from overhead, Tiddens suggest placing an empty cup or can next to the plant and watering until …
Type: Plant Info
… actions that tie together everything we do. This new set of values prompted many questions from our staff community. As we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday on January 16, I am … to ask questions about impact and inequity. The third learning is that we must always work from a place of solidarity. During his Nobel Prize lecture in 1964, Dr. King stated, … night of racial injustice…let me not leave you with a false impression. The problem is far from solved.” He recognized where there was progress and continued to ask questions: Who is left …
Type: Blog
… and redheaded woodpecker. Conservation = Rooting Out Invasive Species Having suffered from neglect, habitat fragmentation (being cut off from connecting ecosystems by agriculture or development), and the rampant spread of invasive … frogs, turtles, and birds. Arranged in eye-pleasing drifts, some plantings extend out 30 feet from the lake’s edge. These tough, resilient native species can withstand heavy midwestern …
Type: Walks
