… and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Nicholas has been awarded the Junior Citation …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… it makes a delightful show. Its mature size is 10 inches wide and high, it prefers part sun to shade, avoid full afternoon sun, and moderate moisture. The flowers will develop in spring and early summer and will be attractive to bees and hummingbirds. It is resistant to deer and can be used as a cut flower. Useful in container plantings, mixed perennial borders or as a groundcover for partial shade. The white accents on the leaves will provide a bright focus in shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… on the falls. The flowers stand only 6 inches tall, but they are 3 inches wide, which is huge for such a low growing plant. Iris cristata is found in floodplains from Maryland to Oklahoma. It thrives in shade, spreads rapidly, and is resistant to deer and rabbits. The name iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and over 1,000 individual trees. Twenty oak species are native to Illinois. Oaks are slow growing, long lived, hard wood trees that produce fruit we all know as … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and over 1,000 individual trees. Twenty oak species are native to Illinois. Oaks are slow growing, long lived, hard wood trees that produce fruit we all know as … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Learn to create glowing colored pencil drawings. You will learn the “heightened drawing” technique as you draw on toned paper, adding highlights to achieve luminous, vivid color. We will explore techniques to create the textures of natural objects and wildlife. Learn techniques for clouds, water, and foliage and create vibrant landscapes. Beginners and experienced students …
Type: Item Detail
… Description: In early spring and late fall, look for this bird of the high tundra as it scurries along the paths in the Dixon Prairie or flies …
Type: Birding
… specimens have stronger lemony scents. Offers strong mosquito repellent citronella and makes for a great patio plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in green and highlighted with yellow on this exotically colored tulip. Sturdy stems are ideal for cutting and provide protection against strong winds and heavy rains. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… orange-yellow flowers on long flowering stalks arise above the ground level leaves and last for weeks on this orchid. Moth orchids are among the easiest to re-flower in following years. Select a windowsill location with bright sunlight in winter, dappled sunlight in summer, and water only enough to keep the large fleshy roots moist. Low levels of foliar feed fertilizer in summer will allow …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
