… blooms are 6 inches across and appear early in the season. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Each flower lasts only one day, but there are multiple buds on each … in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun or partial shade. Scarlet Orbit has been awarded …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fall. The classic fleur de lis, which has been a symbol of royalty throughout history (and is a symbol of New Orleans), is an adaptation of the iris flower. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and frogs will greet you as we explore their watery habitat. No experience with canoeing is necessary; instruction, canoes, life jackets, and paddles are all provided. Please choose one … the lakes of the Garden. Children must be at least five years old to participate. The fee is per boat, with a maximum of three participants per boat. Friends of the Chicago River Lavin …
Type: Item Detail
… Iris 'Many Mahalos' is an intermediate bearded iris with lovely orange blooms and deep orange beards. It stands 19 … for cutting. They are resistant to deer and attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris 'Midday Blue' is an intermediate bearded iris which stands 22 to 24 inches high. It blooms in mid season with … for cutting. They are resistant to deer and attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris 'Takamagahara' is a soft pale lavender with strongly contrasting yellow signals and dark violet eyelashes. It … inches tall and blooms in mid season. The name Takamagahara means “Heaven of the Legend”. This is a pseudata iris, a cross between a Japanese iris ( Iris ensata ) and Iris pseudacorusa . These …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris bucharcai has creamy yellow flowers with darker yellow falls. It is commonly known as Bukkhara iris or corn leaf iris. The stems stand 14 to 16 inches high and have up to 6 buds each. It is native to grassy slopes of northeastern Afghanistan, Tadjikistan, and Uzbeckistan. This iris …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… kin and I are some of Earth’s oldest living organisms. One of my elders in Colorado is 2,500 years old. FOUND: Queen Sago Palm (Cycas circinalis) I don’t mean to embarrass you … kin and I are some of Earth’s oldest living organisms. One of my elders in Colorado is 2,500 years old. FOUND: Queen Sago Palm (Cycas circinalis) I don’t mean to embarrass you …
Type: Page
… Description: From spring through fall, this abundant bird is easy to spot anywhere. They are often found on spruce trees, their favorite nesting location. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This tiny migrant is most often seen in wooded areas of the Garden very early in the spring and late in the fall. …
Type: Birding
