… for their survival, and the seeds of plants can travel by wind or other means to establish in new green spaces. This constant migration reminds us we are all connected. What I might see in my backyard or at the Chicago Botanic Garden, you might see too in your own neighborhood or at … well-being than those who don’t. In our increasingly digital lives, a wildlife sighting is a reminder that we all share the same fragile planet, that we all are interconnected. You know …
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… The shadblow serviceberry grows 6 to 20 feet in height and tends to be upright in habit but spreads by suckers. White, 5-petaled flowers that bloom in mid-spring cover the plant with a billowy cloud of white. A sweet, dark purple fruit maturing in midsummer is highly prized by birds and people. Its fall color is rangrs from yellow to orange to red. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals, often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink blooms that attract butterflies in July and August and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… autumn-blooming white flowers with showy yellow stamens . It may need to be staked, especially in the first year. This is the hardiest white Anemone. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has red blooms from May through August and is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… moisture conditions. From August to October its pastel pink blooms attract butterflies. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grows to a height of 15 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. Its white blooms in March and April are followed by edible red fruit. It is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grows to a height of 15 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. Its white blooms in March and April are followed by edible red fruit. It is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grows to a height of 15 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. Its white blooms in March and April are followed by yellowish-brown fruit. It is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
