… there are a few stars that shine more brightly than the rest. Perhaps the fairest of them all is the great white trillium, Trillium grandiflorum , a woodland wildflower beloved by … of three deep green leaves. As the plant ages, the white, wavy-edged flowers will often fade to pale rose. A member of the lily family and native to eastern, southeastern, and midwestern states, trillium grows happily in heavily composted, …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This small- to medium-sized shorebird is seen most often on shorelines or mudflats around the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare visitor to the lakes is a dark bird. Its pink bill has a white area at the base. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This raptor is likely to be seen year-round in any location at the Garden or flying overhead. …
Type: Birding
… This perennial rises to a height of 4 feet with full shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… evergreens, can still be planted this month. Plant on a cloudy day, early in the morning, to prevent heat and transplant shock. Water thoroughly and gently at planting time and continue … the first year with 1 inch of water a week, spread throughout the root zone. Mulch root zones to conserve moisture. Prune spring-flowering shrubs and ornamental trees immediately after they … to the ground old canes of forsythia and lilac. Alternative time to do renovation pruning is in late winter when plants are dormant. Deadhead (or lightly prune) spent lilac blossoms to …
Type: Plant Info
… Susan magnolia is one of the Little Girl series of hybrids developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in the 1950s. Its showy fuschia flowers are fragrant. Due to its compact habit, Susan magnolia may be considered either a large shrub or a small tree. The … floral display and bloom timing somewhat later than the star magnolia, reducing susceptibility to late frost damage. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Lorilin Meyer is the Assistant Horticulturist for the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America, the Lagoon Garden, and Spider Island, where she takes care of a wide variety of plants unique to each area. From the 5,000 tiny trees, shrubs, and flowers in the Model Railroad Garden, to the expansive blocks of colorful blooms lining the Lagoon, to the cheerful yellow and red …
Type: Staff bio
… Volo Bog is a 47-acre floating mat of sphagnum moss, cattails, and sedges surrounding an open pool of water. Class will begin in the Visitor Center then proceed to a photography session during a guided tour of the bog. Time after lunch will be devoted to exploring the Tamarack View Trail which provides a longer, more extensive view of the entire …
Type: Item Detail
