… mounded foliage of this hardy perennial that requires persistently moist but not soggy soils and partial shade. Insect and disease free. …
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… that grow straight up to about 6 feet. It has glossy, dark-green leaves with wavy margins and long, pointed tips. The 4- to 6-inch long oblong leaves are arranged opposite each other … such showy flowers to bloom in autumn. The firespike bush is very popular with hummingbirds and all kinds of butterflies. Unfortunately, deer also love firespike and will eat its leaves. … well-drained soil. Once established, it can tolerate all but the longest droughts. In frost-free areas, it grows as an evergreen, semi-woody shrub; in cooler zones, it usually dies back to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Green and white 'lady slipper' flowers are produced in late winter/early spring when grown in frost free conditions, bright light, moist, well drained orchid media and provided with a period of dormancy (cooler temperatures, reduced water). …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Acknowledging Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month If you removed Asian plants from the living collection of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the experiences and beauty we offer would be greatly diminished. Of all the different type of plants we grow here, half trace their origin to Asia, and more than one-third of all plant cultivars in our collection emanate from the same source. …
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… Pokémon hunting in the Garden can be a great way to stop and take a closer look at some of the gardens while connecting with other visitors. Ordinarily, … but with the new Pokémon GO app, you can do both. Essentially an app that lets you run around and catch Pokémon using GPS and the camera on your phone, Pokémon GO has taken over the imaginations of kids and adults alike …
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… comes from Ph.D. student Lynnaun Johnson, whose work in our doctoral program in Plant Biology and Conservation took him to Mexico, the native land of edible vanilla. Last April, I ventured to … as part of an international team investigating how cultivation practices influence the growth and health of the orchid Vanilla planifolia . Vanilla planifolia produces the seedpods used to make vanilla, the spice used for flavoring desserts and beverages, and for providing wonderful aromas in candles, perfumes, and many other things. …
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… Color theory states that orange radiates warmth and happiness by combining the energy and stimulation of red with the cheerfulness of yellow. Over the years in the Regenstein Fruit & … colors at the Chicago Botanic Garden have reminded us how people have reacted to winter squash and pumpkins in past years when they were on display. There was pure joy as our visitors …
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… mountain eryngo (pronounced eh-RING-go), Eryngium variifolium , probably caught your eye, and its peculiar perfume tickled your nose. It was also swarming with flying insects. The odor was not lovely and sweet. I would describe it as similar to musty, molding fruit—not unpleasant, but certainly … you would wear. It only lasted a few days, during which time it hosted an amazing number and variety of insects. I attempted to photograph and identify as many of them as I could. This …
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… THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Thursday, April 20, 7 – 8 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Jill Jonnes, author and historian $20 Garden Conservancy and Garden members; $25 nonmembers Garden Conservancy members, call (847) 835-8261 to receive the … discount This event is cosponsored by the Garden Conservancy A celebration of urban trees and the Americans—presidents, plant explorers, visionaries, citizen activists, scientists, …
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… Visitor Guidelines Please follow these rules to help us respect the habitats of all creatures and plants and ensure the beauty and tranquility you enjoy: The Garden follows all state and Cook … trunk, or locked case while visiting the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Garden is a smoke-free environment, including e-cigarettes. Do not climb on trees and shrubs, pick fruits and … without permission. Do not bring balloons, which are a hazard to wildlife. Do not bring pets. Service animals are permitted. Do not consume food in the gardens or natural areas. Campfires and …
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