… has white flowers with a yellow throat and ruffled petals. It stands 40 inches high and blooms in late season. In 1957 White Swirl was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society. In 1962 it won the Morgan Award, the highest award given to a Siberian Iris. Siberian irises lack …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of Incrediball®. It was developed from the Annabelle hydrangea, which was originally found in the wild near Anna, Illinois. 'Abetwo' typically grows 3 to 5 feet tall with a rounded habit. It has large flower heads, measuring 12 inches in diameter, which are held upright by thicker stems, even when soaked with rain. The blooms appear in early June and last for up to two months. The flowers open green, mature to white, and then …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Typically they have branched stems with multiple buds on each stem. Pseudadata irises thrive in or near water but also do well in garden conditions. They are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. They are vigorous growers but they are sterile and will not spread in waterways. In 1998 Chance Beauty received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… At 3 feet in height with a 6-foot spread, Compacta Korean azalea ( Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense … the entire surface of the shrub. The dark green, semievergreen foliage turns purple, then red, in the fall. To successfully grow rhododendrons in the Chicago area, gardeners must modify the soil to increase acidity and improve the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers age to deep pink, then burgundy, and at the end of the season, the leaves turn bronze In the shade garden, Rodgersias give you a bold counterpoint to the delicate airy foliage common to so many shade plants in our area. The leaves of certain varieties can be 2 feet long, giving them the visual impact of a tropical. Yes, they do bloom, but not profusely and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… European cranberrybush viburnum will grow to a height of 6’ with a similar spread. It blooms in May with white flowers held in cap-like clusters. These give way to scarlet fruit that ripens in early fall. Butterflies are attracted by the flowers and the birds are attracted by the fruit. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… size. As a native of the Brazilian rain forest, it needs heat and humidity, and it thrives in shade or part shade. All this has combined to make it popular as a houseplant and in containers, since it's not likely to survive in the ground north of Florida. This plant is named for Roberto Burle Marx the noted Brazilian …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… stems. The flowers, which can grow up to 10 inches long, superficially resemble a bat in flight with long whiskers. The foliage of this unusual-looking shade-loving plant resembles … color and odor attract bats and flies to achieve cross-pollination. Tacca is a monotypic genus in the Taccadeae family, with a natural population range limited to Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. In some species, the flowers act as traps to ensure that flies crawl around the flowers enough to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Look carefully for the smallest owl species at the Garden during its migration in late October and November. Although it is difficult to find, it may be seen in any shrubby or wooded area. …
Type: Birding
… with red highlights on its head. Oak woodland restoration has helped to increase their numbers in recent years. It is most often seen in McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
