… Popcorn Japanese snowball bush viburnum is named for its abundance of popcorn-like clusters of bright white sterile flowers that almost … burgundy in fall. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bailey Compact American cranberrybush viburnum is a compact, rounded form at 6' high and wide. It is most notable for its deep red fall foliage. … produced. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A Cherished Tradition My first introduction to a saree was when my grandmother gifted me a children's version when I was a little girl. I … delicate red, gold, and green threads. I remember gliding my hand across the shimmering fabric to feel the contours of the design. As I got older, I gradually learned more about this lustrous … cherishes nature can wear a saree adorned with lotuses, jasmines, and vines. Choosing fabrics is done with care as well—silk over brocade for a garden event, or perhaps organza over georgette …
Type: Blog
… 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 … with several other disparate databases; now Jessica is leading a cross-departmental effort to migrate the Garden’s collective data to BRAHMS, a collections management software widely used …
Type: Staff bio
… Randy magnolia is one of the Little Girl series of hybrids developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in the … floral display and bloom timing somewhat later than the star magnolia, reducing susceptibility to late frost damage. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tree magnolia gets its common name from its tall stature and extremely large leaves (10 to 24 inches long) that form clusters at the ends of branches, which may resemble an umbrella. It is a North American native that can be found in moist woods but is also used in cultivation for … Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to open, semi-forested areas of Central America, firespike bush ( Odontonema strictum ‘Panama Purple’) is a showy tropical shrub with sparse, stiff branches that grow straight up to about 6 feet. It has glossy, dark-green leaves with wavy margins and long, pointed tips. The …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The success of prairie and woodland restorations is typically assessed using measures of diversity and productivity of the aboveground plant community. However, this approach misses an important component to plant growth: the belowground system and its capacity to support productive ecosystems. The … that decomposition of plant materials (litter) varies across sites and is linked to a site's soil microbial community not the age of the restoration. Students: Umek …
Type: Research
… heart-shaped foliage with narrow green margins. Noted for being a vigorous grower, this hosta is similar to Gold Standard. It has showy lavender flowers that appear in mid to late summer. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hyacinthina is a medium hosta (18 inches tall by 24 inches wide) that will tolerate dense shade when planted … flower scapes are almost 3 feet in length and bear lavender flowers which can be attractive to hummingbirds in mid to late summer. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
