… frost, producing five-petaled flowers of coral pink with a yellow center. The new foliage is burgundy and ages to a deep green. Hips (rose fruit) are produced in fall and carry over into winter. This rose is among the most resistant to diseases of any rose cultivar. Plant it in moderately … fertile moist soils with plenty of room between it and the neighboring plants to provide for good air circulation. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… Missouri ironweed is a perennial plant that is native to the north-eastern parts of the US where it grows in … in the late season and has long lance-shaped leaves. In trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden this ironweed grew to a height or about six feet and width of about five feet in sunny conditions and received a good rating for growing locally. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New York ironweed is a perennial plant that is native to the north-eastern parts of the US where it grows in … in the late season and has long lance-shaped leaves. In trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden this ironweed grew to a height or about seven feet and width of about six feet in sunny conditions and received a good rating for growing locally. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… central star, and are produced in clusters atop stout stems that can reach 2 feet in height. This cultivar is ideal for forcing indoors in the winter, as the bulbs reliably come into flower six weeks after the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Baby Moon’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf Narcissus that grows to only 4 to 8 inches high. It blooms in late spring with a … by deer or rabbits. It is hardy in zones 4 – 9. 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
… and fall displays are complemented with bright red shiny hips from late fall through winter. This cultivar is completely hardy in the Chicago area without the need for mulches or other protective coverings. Ultimate height is 5’ high by 4’ wide. This cultivar …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the sights and sounds of nature on a relaxed evening bird walk throughout our display gardens. This guided walk will help you spot songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors in their natural habitat. This is a beginner-friendly event; all levels of experience are welcome. Binoculars are recommended but not necessary. Dress for the weather. Bridget Kiernan, birder and horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Meet at …
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… 'Mirranda' is a diminutive cultivar of mountain hydrangea with a mature size of just around four feet. In … and finally a pale pink (in acidic soils). The leaves are a yellowish green which provides for a nice contrast with the flowers regardless of whether they are grown in acidic or alkaline soils. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Baldwin's or western ironweed is native to the western parts of the eastern US from Minnesota down to Texas, where it thrives … of ironweeds conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Baldwn's ironweed received a good rating for growing in local conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… June is the month of total abundance in the rose garden, even if your garden contains only one rose. … climbers, old fashioned heirlooms, or even the tiniest of the miniature roses, gardeners know this is the month they all come into bloom. Some might say it is a cruel twist of floral fate to have all this excess in one month. For the gardener who possesses heirloom roses that bloom only once in the summer, these few weeks …
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