… Intermediate Yew ( Taxus x media ‘Viridis’)is an upright evergreen that grows under full or partial shade to full sun with moderate moisture conditions. Its green blooms are ornamentally insignificant. The plant is most often used as a specimen, a screen, or a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Tolkien' is a hybrid of two epiphytic South American orchids, Brassia ‘Edvah Loo’ and Miltonia ‘Olmec’. In … 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
… red toned lady slipper style orchids are held on long spikes well above the foliage. This is an orchid that does not require a slightly dry dormancy period - in fact it requires … 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
… Also known as snakeroot, comb flower, hedgehog, and to the native Potawatomi as ashosikwimia'kuk, which means "smells like muskrat scent," Echinacea is a quintessential midwestern native that dots prairies from Illinois to Virginia, and Louisiana to Georgia. This late-summer bloom is not only a popular choice of …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: The junco is a very common migrant and winter resident. It can be found in most habitats at the Garden. Those of us who live in northerly climes refer to our family and friends who head south for the winter as snowbirds. A different kind of snowbird comes to northern Illinois for the winter. It's the dark-eyed junco, a chatty, active bird that …
Type: Birding
… While sorting through the heady phrases used to describe jasmine's scent, one becomes convinced that this flowering houseplant has no equal: … essence," and "the poet's flower." These descriptions alone explain why this flowering vine is cultivated as an indoor plant. Most species of jasmine grown today were originally native to tropical Asia and parts of China. The jasmines that can be grown as houseplants are tropical …
Type: Plant Info
… thus the decomposition of their dead tissues (or necromass) should be an important contributor to soil carbon sequestration. The exact mechanism(s) by which fungal necromass is decomposed and the flow of fungal molecules into soil carbon pools remain poorly understood. … degradation (or decomposition) is a dynamic process. Most of the necromass (~80%) tends to be lost within the first week in the soil (i.e. a soluble or fast pool), while the residue …
Type: Research
… leathery green leaves. Bright light, high humidity, and very well-drained soils are the keys to success in growing this orchid. This species is known for producing large clumps over time, resulting in tremendous floral displays. This … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… leaves of this cultivar rarely grow more than 8 inches in height, but the spikes can reach up to 2 feet or more in length. This specimen is a rarity among Oncidium , since most of them are not fragrant. Grow this orchid in full sun, … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Hornbeam Maple is native to Japan and can reach a height of 30 feet with a similar spread. Its bright green … leaves don't have the familiar maple lobes and have parallel veins that extend from the midrib to double saw-toothed margins. This tree has a rather bushy shape and is often multi-trunked. It …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
