… of 2 inches. From May to August it produces small red blooms that attract butterflies. It is a ground cover. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… moisture conditions. It has blue blooms in May and June. It belongs in a border. The fruit is attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with full sun to partial shade to full shade. In late spring it produces white flowers. It is also an understory and resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This member of the agave family is native to Texas and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 16 feet with full sun and dry …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… mapping, and labeling—at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The overarching goal of the department is to enhance the connection between people and plants. Jessica and her staff are responsible for … custom-built plant records database along with several other disparate databases; now Jessica is leading a cross-departmental effort to migrate the Garden’s collective data to BRAHMS, a … worked in plant records at Descanso Gardens in California and The Dawes Arboretum in Ohio. She is thrilled to be at the Garden and back in her hometown of Chicago. …
Type: Staff bio
… giving and receiving plants of the holiday season. One plant I would like to keep year-round is the amaryllis. Please explain how to do this. A. Many plants can have an extended life well … tips to keep your plant blooming. Plant your amaryllis bulb in a soilless mix in a pot that is as wide as it is tall, with one-third of the bulb above soil level. Water thoroughly. Place the pot in bright, …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. Is it possible to grow dwarf citrus trees indoors in the winter without a greenhouse? I have a … will be opened in cold weather. Reduce watering during winter months. Water only when the soil is dry to the touch. Provide supplemental humidity. This is essential, especially when the plants are in bloom. Overly dry air will cause them to drop …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. How do I grow roses? A. Select a rose that is cold-hardy for your region. Provide a site with full sunlight (six hours or more), good air circulation, and well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. Roses are best planted in the spring, although they can be …
Type: Plant Info
… An herbarium is a collection of plant specimens that have been pressed, dried, and mounted on heavy archival … has a small herbarium of approximately 21,000 specimens. The typical use of an herbarium is in studying plant taxonomy (diversity and classification of plants). But herbarium collections … to make their own specimen to take home. Limit 20. Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 10 (with accompanying adult) and up; adults only may also register. Plant …
Type: Item Detail
… Q. Last year, my tomato plants didn’t produce as much fruit as in past years. Why is this and is there anything that I can do about it? A. There can be several reasons to explain low fruit … If evening temperatures fall below 55 degrees, remain above 75 degrees, or if the humidity is too high, blossoms can also drop prematurely. • Tomatoes are pollinated by wind or insects. …
Type: Plant Info
