… A wide range of cultivars of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American … Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Replete’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid season with 4 inch double flowers. The petals are white and … 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 own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Texas’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid spring with double flowers. The petals are yellow and arranged in … 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 own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Pink Wonder’ is in Division 11a. It blooms in mid season with 3¼ inch wide flowers. The petals are yellowish white and very broad. The corona is a pale orange yellow shading to pale yellowish pink at the rim. The corona is split to the base with the six corona segments …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Common witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ), a native of woodlands in eastern and central North America, grows as an understory large shrub. In the home landscape, it can attain heights of 15 to 30 feet and has an oval-rounded shape. In mid- to late October, fragrant yellow flowers with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. Why doesn’t my lilac bloom in the spring? A. There are several possible reasons why your lilac fails to bloom. The most common cause is lack of adequate sunlight. Lilacs (Syringa) need to be planted …
Type: Plant Info
… Narcissus ‘Aflame’ is in Division 3. It stands more than 27 inches high and blooms in early to mid spring. It has broad … overlapping petals and a bright orange bowl shaped corona with a touch of gold at its base. The mouth of the corona is flared and frilled. Narcissus bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Altruist’ is in Division 3. It grows to 14 – 18 inches tall and blooms in late spring. The petals open orange, but become paler as they mature. The cup is bowl shaped and shallow with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Click here to register Wednesday, September 7 2 - 3:30 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Patrick Blanc, French botanist and designer $15 The Chicago Botanic Garden presents Patrick Blanc of France in a discussion about his amazing living vertical gardens. Renowned for having injected …
Type: Event for Calendar
… is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected at the Chicago Botanic Garden for its bright pink …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
