… National Arboretum introduction. It has pure white flowers 6 inches in diameter. It grows up to 10 feet high and blooms in mid summer to early fall. Each flower remains open for more than one day, but the plant does not set seed. It is hardy in Zones 5 to 8. Hibiscus …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Winter Sunset shrub rose ( Rosa 'Winter Sunset') produces orange buds that open to double golden-yellow petals, shading to orange at the center of the flower. This is another of the really tough shrub roses to be … 3 feet wide. This color range is more typically found in hybrid tea roses and is a real treat for USDA Zone 5 gardeners (like those in the Chicago area) who prefer not to heavily mulch their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a deciduous shrub or small tree that will grow to about 15’. It suckers and can form colonies. The compound pinnate foliage is deeply dissected, growing to 2' long, giving the shrub a fern-like appearance. Its green leaves turn attractive shades of … aging to maroon-brown. These persist through the winter, providing some interest and food for wildlife. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Solidaga rigida , stiff goldenrod, has some of the largest individual flowers of the genus – up to ½” in diameter. A native perennial to 5’ x 2.5’ whose flat topped inflorescence (group of flowers) are frequented by butterflies and … of major insect and disease problems and not a favorite of deer. The correct scinetific name for this is now Oligoneuron rigidum. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Make a gorgeous, nature-inspired, stained-glass piece to decorate your home. After a short demonstration, choose from a variety of colored and textured glass pieces to create a unique hanging butterfly using foiling and soldering techniques. The instructor will … 600 to 800 degrees Fahrenheit. All supplies, including surgical masks and nitrile gloves for attendees to use while soldering are included. Bring your own mask or gloves if preferred. …
Type: Item Detail
… Description: Look for this common migrant warbler in any wooded habitat at the Garden, especially areas with …
Type: Birding
… ever wondered how the artistic installations of Lightscape are created? Have you ever aspired to make your own holiday light display a little more artistic? Love and Be Loved in the Linden … Firefly Spheres in the Sensory Garden Ricochet in the Lakeside Gardens We had the opportunity to talk with lighting designers Lee Fiskness and Travis Shupe while they were programming installations for this year’s Lightscape . Get ready for some insider tips! First, it’s remarkable to think …
Type: Blog
… the Chicago Botanic Garden's world-class plant displays is a specialty collection of close to 200 priceless bonsai — trees that have been trained to grow in pots or trays. These miniature artworks are the same trees we can grow in our own … back new growth, wiring and shaping tree forms, and monitoring each plant's individual need for fertilizer, soil mix, water, and sunlight, they have been transformed into living sculptures. …
Type: Walks
… Saturday, March 24 4 – 5:30 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Free; usual parking fees apply Click here to register in advance for this free program. Online registration for this program closes on March 24 at noon (if not … will learn how the traditional Japanese teachings of order, respect, and gratitude give rise to resilience and discover how to apply these principles to their own lives. Presenters and …
Type: Event for Calendar
… high humidity, excellent air movement and very well drained potting media. A challenging plant for most homeowners. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
