… dark green, strap-shaped leaves arises from a fleshy underground stem, forming a perfect foil for its masses of beautifully colored flowers. Unfortunately, in many areas of its natural habitat, colonies of wild bush lilies have been destroyed by harvesting for traditional medicine; the plants are extremely toxic but are used medicinally for various purposes. Bush lily makes a spectacular indoor plant due to its tolerance of low …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… it beside the plants until all danger of frost has passed, so the tender shoots can be covered on cold nights. Of the 40 species of Eremurus , four are commercially available: E. himalaicus … with Chicago gardeners. When well-sited with good soil preparation, and with some loving care on frosty spring nights, Eremurus can be a long-lived showstopper in any garden. …
Type: Plant Info
… in the spring. Remove the wrapper and packing material and soak the roots or entire plant for 8 to 12 hours to fully hydrate it before planting. Examine and remove all dead or damaged … to five buds per cane. Thin, spindly canes should be removed. Dig a planting hole wide enough for the roots of the plant. Make a cone of soil in the bottom of the planting hole. If the soil … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more detailed information. …
Type: Plant Info
… Korea. It is a suckering shrub that may form wide colonies and is valued in the garden for its stunning red stems in winter. In late May it will produce small yellowish-white flowers … be removed as the younger ones provide the best color. It is best used in massed plantings for winter visual interest. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Cut-leaf Beech is best known for its deeply serrated and lance-shaped leaves. A wide range of cultivars of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their shape (weeping, columnar or rounded) or foliage color (green, variegated, purple or … to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden for its oversized flower heads and its good green mildew resistant foliage. This hardy hybrid of … July and August with deep red flowers that have a pink undertone; the blooming period may last for 6-8 weeks. Plant Fire Marshall in full sun and moderate soil. Beebalm grows in sunny or … of flowers bloom in midsummer; removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees and butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It is easy to grow and adds …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… appear annually in the fall and are much relished by squirrels. The white oak holds its leaves for an extended period, often into the winter. Fall color varies with year from brown to a wine-red. This majestic oak is noted for its longevity, with trees over 300 years old not uncommon. The genus Quercus includes more … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… most lilacs finish in the springtime. BLOOMERANG™ Purple lilac is a dwarf shrub notable for its periodic rebloom into August after the initial flowering in May. The blossoms are sweetly … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the common lilac was introduced in France in 1916 and is still a popular choice in the trade for its double white fragrant blooms. Like other lilacs, its blossoms attract bees, butterflies … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are pink in bud, opening to white and very fragrant. The flowers open in early May and persist for up to two weeks. The fruit is black and may persist into winter. Fall foliage color is burgundy. Judd viburnum is one of the most popular viburnums for the home landscape. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multistemmed shrubs that are well … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
