… blooms are pollinated by a wide range of insects. This stunning specimen plant typically lives for 3 to 4 years. The sap is known to cause allergic dermatitis, and an extract of the roots contains chemicals with coumadin-like …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… blooming into fall, they tolerate a light frost. Expect a mounded growth habit as they grow to 14-20 inches in height and up to 36 inches across. These mums are good for beds and containers. 2021 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago Botanic Garden …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… distinguishing characteristic is their flowering stems, which are triangular. Grown primarily for its foliage, ‘Ice Dance’ is dense and clump-forming, reaching 12 inches tall. Its stiff, narrow leaves are dark green with crisp white borders. Carex prefer medium to moist soil that does not dry out and part to full shade. Grow in masses along ponds or streams or in the woodland garden or border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that thrives in moderately fertile moist soils in full sun. Deadhead (remove old flower heads) to encourage continuous flowering throughout the summer and into early fall. The delicate lacy leaves bring a delicate texture to the garden while the flowers are pollinator magnets for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds during the day and moths at night (white color glows at …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… erythrostictum 'Frosty Morn') provide interest in the home landscape garden, prior to the appearance of pale pink flowers in September and October. This hardy, rabbit-resistant, … soil and full sun. Discovered by noted plantsman Barry Yinger in Japan, this plant was given to another plantsman, Tony Avent, of Plants Delight Nursery, for propagation and sale in the United States. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… spectacle of hummingbirds as they buzz about the flowers on Evening Island. You are welcome to bring your own chair, though benches will be available. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary. Dress for the weather. Bridget Kiernan, birder and assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… Fertilize lawns for a final time early this month with a slow-release organic product high in nitrogen. Chicago … will help lawns retain green color longer in winter and color up faster in early spring. Try to avoid walking on frozen turf; this breaks grass blades. …
Type: Plant Info
… the Flora of China editorial committee reversed earlier judgements on the nomenclature for paperbark maples, and recommends that all Acer maximowicizianum be referred to as Acer nikoense . …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is a cross between 'October Glory' and 'Autumn Flame'. This particular cultivar is known for its long lasting, bright red fall color. Red maples are beautiful, but they do not tolerate dry clay soils, where the leaves may become chlorotic, yellowing from an inability to uptake manganese from the soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected at the Chicago Botanic Garden for its bright pink and long lasting floral display, attractive foliage and vigorous growth. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
