… these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… do not get colder than 25 degrees Fahrenheit, this plant is a deciduous perennial that flowers from spring to fall, but in warmer climates, it is evergreen and flowers continuously. In …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… like large pleated fans with deeply-cut edges and bunches of bright red berries are suspended from the branches. The Australian fan palm is a very slow-growing tree but can reach heights of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… have a strong fragrance. In 1933 Lilium martagon var. album received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Question: Is this a var or a cultivar?? Or are they 2 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Chicago Botanic Garden? The endangered rusty patched bumblebee ( Bombus affinis ) sips nectar from wild bergamot ( Monarda fistulosa ). Photo by Nick Dorian. Only one species in our region … rusty patched bumblebee ( Bombus affinis )—but this endangered species has vanished from most of its range and had never before been seen at the Garden. The bee in question flew … The rusty patched bumblebee was once a common sight across the eastern United States, ranging from Minnesota to Massachusetts. Like all bumblebees, it is a superb pollinator of some of our …
Type: Blog
… yellow-rumped warblers perched on trees along the lakes and river waiting for insects rising from the water. You may observe the yellow-rumped warbler as it flies into the air to snatch one … weather, and varies its winter range depending on yearly conditions. Its winter range extends from the southern United States to the West Indies and Central America. During mild winters a few … are many more, and they'll be wearing their finest attire. Though humans do best to stay away from poison ivy lest they have an allergic reaction, the yellow-rumped warbler enjoys this native …
Type: Birding
… the scenes, into our archives, and back 50 years—and see the Chicago Botanic Garden flourish from an idea to a world-class living museum. Told through objects, images, personal narratives, … it all: memorable characters, plot twists, and a setting like no other. Read personal stories from Garden staff and volunteers while you walk through a timeline of important milestones and …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… the orchid designs inspired by traditional Indian block printing.” The font Wendy chose is from The Typecraft Initiative, a nonprofit organization founded by Ishan Khosla in 2012. After … typeface for the Orchid Show: India Blooms—a font inspired by intricate embroidery techniques from the rural villages of Barmer, Rajasthan. “What I love most is how Typecraft works directly …
Type: Blog
… bulbs multiply over the years, they occupy more space in the garden and consume more nutrients from the soil. These nutrients need to be replaced by adding organic matter to the soil twice a … flower production. Braiding, tying, or clumping the leaves into a bunch prevents sunlight from reaching all parts of the leaves, and is therefore not advised. …
Type: Plant Info
… a depth of 2 inches. • Remove pond plants to a nearby spot, keeping them moist and protected from direct sun. • Carefully remove any fish, placing them in the bucket of pond water. • Collect … Do not disturb them during the remaining steps. • Remove the debris, dirt, and remaining water from the pond using a brush and shovel, taking care not to damage the liner. Dispose of the dirt …
Type: Plant Info
