… to lightly shaded woodlands of eastern and central North America. Showy midsummer flowers grow in large, conical panicles, with hundreds of five-petaled blooms atop each two- to three-foot stem, from July to September. In hot, humid weather, mildew may develop on the leaves. Garden phlox is perhaps the most popular phlox used in the perennial border. Today, there are many superior cultivars on the market. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and is also known as marsh phlox or smooth phlox. It grows from 1 - 3 feet high and blooms in late spring to early summer with pink to purple flowers. It likes full sun to part shade and is hardy in zones 4 -8. The genus name is derived from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the intense flower colors of some varieties. The species name means completely …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… First shared the attendees of a Gala hosted in the Graham Rose Garden in 1990 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, this narcissus features white petals and an orange split … 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chicago Horticultural Society. Virtually unavailable in commerce it is an 'easy keeper' that is resistant to most pests and diseases. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is one of the smaller flowering lady slipper orchid hybrids with a brilliant white flag veined in green above yellow petals and cup, also veined in green. The handsome green foliage featured darker green splotches, ensuring the plant is attractive even when not in flower. Well drained yet moisture retentive media needs to be allowed to dry slightly during …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large, clear pink double flowers with a faint aroma of tea roses are produced in masses throughout the summer and up to the first hard frost of fall. The dark green leaves are … resistant and the ultimate height is a bit taller than most floribunda roses. Plant this rose in full sun and in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil and reduce fertilization by the end of August to permit …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub rose ( Rosa 'Moorcar') produces masses of cream- to yellow-centered flowers edged in an eye-popping fuchsia pink. Colder temperatures enhance some of the light, delicate perfume … is also known for having bright, glossy, disease-resistant foliage. First released to commerce in 1972, Magic Carousel® rose, with its smaller size and continual production of flowers, continues to be in demand by gardeners. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… attention of Lilia M. Weatherly of Austin's Ferry, Tasmania, when she discovered this sport in her garden. Plant this rose in full sun, in moderately moisture-retentive soil, and mulch it to keep the root system cool and moist during …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a white "bee," or spot, on the lip are clustered towards the tips of the tall, flowering stems in fall. The light green foliage is slightly sticky and is resistant to deer and rabbit browse. … moist soils, it is also tolerant of dryish soils as well. Full sun is ideal. Half hardy in Chicago depending on the microclimate it is planted in and the severity of the winter weather. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Do you enjoy visiting the English Walled Garden in the summer? If so, don’t miss it in fall! Experience the garden in October, when seasonal changes are evident, and the light angles create unique visual effects. …
Type: Item Detail
… a lamb's ears. Lamb's ears ( Stachys byyzantina 'Big Ears') is a plant the Garden included in its study of cultivated varieties of lamb's ears. The Garden is now evaluating the performance of 'Big Ears' and 'Silver Carpet' in a green roof setting. Easy-to-grow 'Big Ears' and 'Silver Carpet' do not require deadheading because they do not bloom, an attractive feature in a green roof setting. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
