… Narcissus ‘Little Oliver’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf cultivar that blooms in mid spring with 1 inch yellow flowers that have a sweet … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Blanche Sweet is a cultivar of the hyacinth lilac, which is a cross between the common lilac and the Asian lilac S. oblata . It … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In the early spring this tree is covered with scented white flowers making it a pretty tree, just be careful of the … spots but well-drained soil is essential. Prune in the winter months to remove dead wood and for shape. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… This balloon flower cultivar typically grows to only a couple of feet tall (about two-thirds the … are well spaced along the upright stems. Blooms from the summer solstice to early fall and is pest- and disease-free for most gardeners. Attracts a number of pollen- and nectar-feeding insects to the garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and surrounded by a wide, white border are produced up and down the canes (pseudobulbs) of this orchid. This is a challenging plant for most homeowners to successfully maintain without the benefit of a greenhouse to control …
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… Center Glow ninebark is a variety of Eastern ninebark that has striking reddish foliage with yellow centers that … is found along streams and in dry areas such as woodlands and rocky areas. Ninebark is named for its peeling bark on mature branches which reveal lighter bark underneath, although this is only noticeable in winter when the leaves have fallen. In late spring Center Glow bears …
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… Arrowwoods were favored by native Americans for their use in making arrows as the branches are very straight. This arrowwood is called PAPOOSE™ arrowwood because it is a much smaller version of a larger arrowwood …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This beautiful tree is a form of linden tree that is native to the midwest. It's called an AMERICAN SENTRY™ linden because of its straight branches, like a … to butterflies. In the winter the interesting gray bark is a feature. This tree is noted for its resistance to Japanese beetle. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… For 50-year members, the Garden has meant inspiration, refuge, and more The Chicago Botanic … absolutely been life-enhancing” Madeleine Felix “Early on when my children were very young, this was my refuge. It was an introduction to the world’s wonder to them, and it was a way to … Halloween [Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns]. It gets bigger and better every year. [The Garden is] just a wonderful space without intrusions to enjoy the beauty of nature.” –June Hamer …
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… This clump-forming perennial produces showy blue flowers that attract butterflies in May and … moisture conditions. This native of the mountains of southern Europe makes an ideal component for a mixed border. Mountain bluet is free of debilitating pests and diseases in the Chicago region. Archived Copy: This content was …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
