… Florida, tropical America and Africa. The paddle-shaped leaves with thick stalks can grow up to 4' tall. The complex light purple flowers emerge from large purplish-green bracts all summer … are deep red at the bases. In the north these plants can be grown in pools and then brought in for the winter. They can be cut back severely for use the following spring, but they must not be allowed to dry out. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Native North American bulbs can make great additions to your spring and summer gardens. Learn how to plant and care for Canada lilies, eastern camas, violet wood sorrel, and allied species such as …
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… Russian sage is a wonderful, fragrant addition to the garden, blooming for more than two months in the late summer and fall. Small blue flowers contrast with gray, … and deer find the foliage and flowers disagreeable. Russian sage brings a fine, airy texture to the perennial border, and is an example of ethereal excellence. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… rock instruments. Their signature summer show features classic rock music from the late ’60s to current hits, all mashed with music by the great composers: Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, … no mistake, this show ROCKS! It’s a thrill ride through history—unique, exciting entertainment for audiences of any age. It’s the perfect show for theaters, schools, fests, and more. …
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… This round evergreen conifer needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of about 3 feet. It is a specimen for the urban street. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 …
Type: Plant Info
… As Senior Manager of Seed Projects and Partnerships, I’m working to build connections and resources to expand the supply of native seeds for ecological restoration. Collaborating with partners, we are working to build capacity at …
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… have bent under the weight of this winter’s ice and snow. Is there anything I should do to straighten them? A. In most cases, bent branches will slowly recover, returning to an upright position without manipulation. Larger evergreen branches may take several months to … like boxwoods and yews have a good chance of recovering. It is important to examine the shrubs for broken or split branches and to prune those back to a main branch. If any branches are …
Type: Plant Info
… appear annually in the fall and are much relished by squirrels. The white oak holds its leaves for an extended period, often into the winter. Fall color varies with year from brown to a wine-red. This majestic oak is noted for its longevity, with trees over 300 years old not … The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tree with shiny green leaves, showy clusters of creamy white flowers that bloom from May to June, round white fruit, and red foliage in the fall. Native to the Midwest, it grows 15 to 20 feet tall and is often found in the wild at the edge of … be pruned to a tree form. It is fast growing and suckers profusely, making it an ideal plant for controlling soil erosion along the banks of streams. It will colonize so it can be used as a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
