… rigidum ) has some of the largest individual flowers of the genus. This native perennial grows to 5 feet tall, with a spread of 2½ feet. Each of its flat-topped inflorescences (a cluster of … birds. This plant thrives in full sun and average soil. The gray-green leaves of summer age to a dusky rose color in autumn. Gardeners may want to deadhead the flowers to discourage this plant from becoming weedy. Stiff goldenrod is free of major insect and disease problems, and is not a favorite of deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The variegated wayfaringtree viburnum is notable for its light and dark green leaves bearing splashes of chartreuse and gold. While … it produces abundant non fragrant white flowers followed by fruit turning from green to red to black, which may all be present simultaneously. Viburnums are a versatile genus of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. How do I take care of my clivia plant in order to get it to rebloom next year? A. Clivia plants are easy to care for once you know their specific … period from about November to February. Then the clivia should be kept in an environment that is about 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit and should be watered very sparingly. When the rest period …
Type: Plant Info
… Native to North America, this giant agave can be found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Century Plant is a hardy survivor, tolerating both heat and drought for long periods of time. Growing roughly … a height of 20-30 feet, with horizontal branching structures ending in panicles of 3-4" green to pale yellow blooms. After blooming, the plant dies, leaving offsets or 'pups' at the base, …
Type: Plant Info
… or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Nothing is better than a daffodil-filled spring view. Bird Island in peak daffodil bloom. Antique Lace … outliving the person who planted them. In fact, there's only one real drawback to daffodils—you may not have planted enough of them last fall. You can remedy that with two … this spring and some assistance from technology. Step 1: Snap pix at home First, head out to your yard at the first sign of spring and assess the daffodil opportunities. Where would …
Type: Plant Info
… How to Dry Hydrangeas the Right Way If you’ve ever wished those beautiful summer hydrangea blooms … right timing and by learning a few simple techniques, drying hydrangeas can be a rewarding way to enjoy them well into fall and beyond. Find the Perfect Moment for Picking The most important step in drying hydrangeas is knowing when to cut them. “The best time to cut white flowering hydrangeas is when the top or …
Type: Blog
… Description: This rare, state-endangered, tern species is likely to be seen flying over the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare migrant and potential breeder is most likely to be seen in McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Hybrid paperbark maple ( Acer griseum x maximowiczianum ) is a very rare maple that features beautiful red fall color and attractive cinnamon stick-like exfoliating bark. This small tree is a hybrid of two Chinese species, both of which have trifoliate leaves. Recently the Flora of … nomenclature for paperbark maples, and recommends that all Acer maximowicizianum be referred to as Acer nikoense . …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
