… This cultivar produces outstanding white flowers from early summer to early fall, sometimes to frost. The mildly fragrant flowers are a magnet for butterflies. Deadheading will lengthen blooming time. It grows to a maximum height of six feet with full sun and moist, well-drained soil and is especially good in a border or as a cutting flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… remnant of the oak woodlands once common in northeastern Illinois, Mary Mix McDonald Woods is, in conservation terms, a restoration — an example of an ecosystem that is being brought back … efforts of scientists and volunteers to remove invasive species and sow native plants, this natural area is slowly being reclaimed. One measure of the success so far is an increase in … rakes to remove unsightly mats of algae and invasive shoreline weeds. See the water quality for yourself: at this rare break in the shoreline plantings, you can walk right down to the …
Type: Walks
… bark underneath. Th crushed leaves exude a citrus scent, and the sap has been used for centuries as an aromatic resin. It grows well in containers indoors, where the unique trunks can be observed up close. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest (flowers, fruit, foliage, or bark) and their range of forms from … of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and more than 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Quamash is a bulbous perennial with 8- to 20-inch-long linear leaves and racemes of blue flowers on … naturalize if planted in moist soil. Cooked quamash bulbs were once an important food source for Native Americans. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Neon Valley reed stem epidendrum ( Epidendrum 'Neon Valley') is a small, bright-orange-flowered orchid of the Epidendrum genus with a yellow blush to the lip. Tolerant of a wide range of growing … well as steamy jungles or cloud forests. All reed stem epidendrums need bright light, however, for strong, sturdy growth and maximum flower production. The orchid family consists of a large …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! The morning begins with orientation to this magnificent 1929 manor house and grounds, where students receive suggestions for photo venues and camera settings. Students may then take pictures at locations of their … should have a working knowledge of their camera’s controls and lens settings. Use of a tripod is strongly encouraged. DSLR camera required. During the second class, we will review images from …
Type: Item Detail
… Chiquita cranberrybush viburnum is a more compact shrub that the species at a height and spread of 6'. It blooms in May with … 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
… up. Maroon buds in May open to white flowers with purple anthers in the center. Fall color is bronze to red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to … 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
… Earth stars are among the smallest of bromeliads. These are terrestrial, with about 20 species, found only in Brazil, … toothy leaves five to ten inches across. Small white flowers are not the real attraction for these bromeliad cultivars - it is their brightly variegated leaves in contrasting colors. Grow in filtered sun with exceptional …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
