… droughts will keep this selection of a native species from growing too lush and flopping over in the garden. The flowers attract many pollen-harvesting insects, and the seeds are eaten …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tall bloom in April and May, typically with violet-blue flowers. The spikes tend to arch over, and the florets droop to one side. The flowers are fragrant. There is concern that this …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A large tree with a decidedly pyramidal shape, it grows to over 50 feet and is easily identified by its slightly drooping branchlets. A stately deciduous …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Wolong' in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soils, and avoid applying mulch over the root systems. The common name references the fact that this species often grows on the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… white petals and an orange split cup. Like other orange cultivars, the color matures to yellow over time and with higher light intensities. Its' cultivar name celebrates the 100th anniversary …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… hummingbirds, as well as gardeners. The green leaves are mildew resistant, a big improvement over many older varieties. Descended from native parents, this plant is not fussy to soils as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… spruce is a tall evergreen tree native to the cool forests of Europe where it can grow to over 200 feet in height. In the US it tends to grow to only about 60 feet tall and about 30 feet …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Take an excursion up the stairs and over the paths of the Dwarf Conifer Garden, led by the horticulturist who cares for this space. …
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… on the outside of the petals. Strong, sturdy stems keep this 18-inch-tall beauty from toppling over during spring storms. Tulips grow best in sunny locations in well-drained soils that dry …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums have attractive fall color. There are over 100 different varieties of viburnum at the Chicago Botanic Garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
