… This extremely slow growing selection of the eastern white pine has needles that are deeper blue green than other cultivars with a very … acidic moisture retentive soils and supply additional water during periods of drought. Perfect for the rock garden or alpine trough. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 2021 – January 2, 2022 Garden Photographic Society Show Joutras Gallery, Regenstein Center See the Chicago Botanic Garden in a new light! In this exhibition, photographs of the natural world feature the work of Garden Photographic Society … morning mist to the first spring bloom. Society members have held their meetings at the Garden for more than 30 years, appreciating it as a special place to perfect their craft. …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… SONATA™ White Cosmos Large, lightly crinkled white petals completely surround the central mass of golden stamens on this annual that thrives in moderately fertile moist soils in full sun. Deadhead (remove old … 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
… Narcissus ‘Madison’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid to late spring with double flowers that have a roundish look. The petals are white and very broad and arranged in several whorls. The corona segments are … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This mat-forming evergreen ground cover grows to a height of four inches in full sun to partial … from April through June. Attractive red berries produced in the summer are a food source for birds and bears. In the heath family, related to rhododendrons, it requires well-draining … plenty of organic matter. Colonies of these plants grow along the dunes of Lake Michigan. It is also known as "kinnikinnick" and other species, found in western states are called …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Cool Wave® Sunshine 'N Wine Spreading Pansy This is an excellent choice for spring gardens, containers, and hanging baskets. The plants show …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Manly double narcissus ( Narcissus 'Manly') is known as a double daffodil because of its multiple whorls of cup segments that become … property takes effect later. Deer, rabbits, and other herbivores avoid daffodils, making this one of the more reliable ornamental plants for the Chicago region. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a deciduous shrub or small tree that will grow to about 15’. It suckers and can form colonies. The compound pinnate foliage is deeply dissected, growing to 2' long, giving the shrub a … aging to maroon-brown. These persist through the winter, providing some interest and food for wildlife. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… BLUE MUFFIN™ viburnum is more compact and rounded than the arrowwood viburnum species. Its white flowers are followed … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums … are over 100 different varieties of viburnum at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
