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  • … varieties of tulips and daffodils this fall in addition to smaller bulbs. Any suggestions for planting techniques? A. Most tulips and narcissi can be planted throughout autumn until the …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … of gourd. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more information. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … to the back of a seashell and secure moss and a Tillandsia to the inside of the shell. Care for air plants is easy. Mist the leaves with water and an occasional diluted fertilizer, maintain …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … ultimately reaching over 200 feet in height. They do not do well in this area, due to the need for loose, rich soil and cool summers. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … fragrant and green above, with two white stomatal bands beneath. The tree is used as lumber for framing and wood pulp, but is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. The 3-4 inch cones grow …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … evenly moist, well- drained soil. This is a beautiful small specimen tree. It is noted for having large shallowly lobed leaves (to 6" across) with coarsely toothed margins. The foliage …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … a height of 50 feet and width of 35 feet with branches that sweep low to the ground. It noted for its upright rounded growth habit and symmetrical branching; it has deeply furrowed, corky …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … of medieval monks. They attract butterflies and moths, and and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … medieval monks. They attract a variety of beneficial insects, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant