… Introduced in 2002, the hybrid orchid Phalaenopsis Sogo ‘Yen Lin’ produces multiple branches of vibrant, … speckled near the centers. The flowers measure 1½ to 2 inches on stems that reach 12 inches in height. A hybrid of Sogo 'Vivien’ × Sogo 'Berry', this miniature Phalaenopsis thrives in medium to high light and warm temperatures. Its compact size makes it a very popular choice …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… part of the joy of spring is heading out to the forest preserves and seeing the wildflowers in bloom. But for Susanne Masi, a plant conservationist at the Chicago Botanic Garden, the … the past year. This information will help to maintain their numbers and ensure their survival in the wild. She is assisted by more than 100 volunteers in a monitoring program called Plants of Concern, a joint program coordinated by the Chicago …
Type: Plant Info
… This poisonous weed is most commonly found in roadside ditches and prairie areas—not in cultivated yards and gardens. Looking similar to Golden Alexander ( Zizia aurea ) or a yellow version of Queen Anne's lace ( Daucus carota ), wild parsnip blooms later in the season, has deeply forked leaves, and has more leaflets in each compound leaf. Wild …
Type: Plant Info
… July ushers in peak summer weather for our USDA cold hardiness zones, with average daily temperature hovers in the mid-70s, making it the warmest month of the year. Furthermore, government models anticipate hotter, drier summers in the future. For gardeners, it’s important to monitor moisture levels, especially for new …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This wren is most often heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored shorelines. Look for their globular nests in sedges along the Skokie River. …
Type: Birding
… full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has showy yellow blooms that attract butterflies in May and June. It belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial grows to a height of 1 foot in partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border, a ground cover, or an understory plant, and it is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… height of 2 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink and purple blooms in July and August. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb can reach a height of 1 foot. It blooms in late spring with golf ball-sized umbels of white florets. It prefers moist, well-drained loams in partial shade. Alliums are deer resistant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming evergreen perennial grows to a height of 3 feet in full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border or a ground cover and is attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
