… 'Chocoholic' bugbane is prized first and foremost for deep burgundy color of its foliage. Then, come mid-summer, that foliage becomes the dramatic … of tightly packed flowers, often followed by conspicuous berries. NOTE: Berries are poisonous to people and rabbits; harmless to birds and butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 2 feet above the leaves. The leaves are a medium green color, large and curve and bend outward to a tapered tip. According to San Marcos Growers this giant of an aloe is a hybrid cross that occurred in a garden, between … and an aloe from Madagascar. The selection was made by Don Newcomer of Serra Gardens and named for its sturdy proportions. This large succulent plant is hardy only in USDA zones 9-11, it is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native ginger is found in the moist shady woods of eastern north America from Manitoba to North Carolina. Although it is not a member of the ginger family, early settlers used the root … colors within the cup are virtually hidden by glossy heart-shaped leaves. Native ginger grows to about a foot tall and 18 inches wide and spreads slowly by rhizome. It requires at least part … full shade, and also requires consistently moist soil. This is a wonderful native ground cover for shady wet locations and is suitable for woodland gardens, native gardens, shade gardens and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… against the calm water as you draw outside in the Heritage Garden and then dedicate time to your art in the studio. Explore methods for effectively capturing water and perspective in your drawings. Whether you prefer watercolor, colored pencil, or pastel, you are encouraged to select the medium of your choice. You will complete a finished piece or create a comprehensive …
Type: Item Detail
… Description: Look for these rare visitors in the Dixon Prairie. Although identical in appearance to the eastern meadowlark, they are less common and their songs are different. …
Type: Birding
… Deep burnt orange buds open to light lemon colored flowers on this smaller height aloe suitable for containers in cold climates. Winter flowering in the Northern Hemisphere. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… bulb beds. These animals prefer crocus and tulip bulbs, but will often dig and discard others. To discourage wildlife from digging and eating bulbs, place chicken wire over the planting area. … an inch or two below the soil surface or laid across the planting bed. Use large gauge wire for larger sized bulbs and smaller gauge wire for smaller bulbs. Another option is to apply a thin layer of dried blood meal over the garden bed after bulbs have been planted. …
Type: Plant Info
… Fragrant white to pale-pink flowers in spring develop into golden yellow fruit in the fall on Hook's #15 … Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… at the Chicago Botanic Garden were grown from plant material collected in Russia with a view to evaluate their potential to enhance the genetic diversity and disease resistance of crabapple hybrids in the United … Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1-2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit and fruit …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… CRIMSON SPIRE™ oak is a cross between Q. robur and Q. alba that is notable for its columnar habit and red fall foliage. A relatively recent introduction, it is reported to be fast growing and drought tolerant. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
