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  • … FLAWLESS™  is classified as a miniature rose, but at 2 - 3 feet tall and wide, it's not to be confused with the miniatures you see in grocery stores.  The long-stemmed, light pink to salmon flowers have the classic exhibition …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … 'Sarma' has soft fluffy white plumes over glossy serrated leaves. The trullate shaped panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers which bloom in mid season. The tiny flowers are pure white, but the tiny sepals are a yellowish white. The … slightly off white. The stems reach a height of 32 inches. 'Sarma' does well in partial shade to shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Narcissus ‘Intrigue’ is in Division 7. It blooms in late spring with 2- 3 scented flowers per stem. The petals are yellow with a small but distinct point at the tip. The base of the petals may have … of white at maturity. The corona is shallow and funnel shaped. It opens yellow and matures to white. It is hardy in zones 3 – 8. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … coleus, begonias, and impatiens can be taken this month, potted up, and brought inside to a south-facing window. Some tender unusual container plants can be brought inside as whole … mandevilla vine, and certain small geranium plants are a few. Many gardeners prefer to repot the plants and change the soil to a fresh, lightweight, soilless mix at this time. Houseplants that have spent summers outside should be monitored in the event of a premature frost. Check plants carefully for any sign of insect or disease …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Description: This bird of northern bogs is only seen at the Garden on migration. Look for it in shrubby areas and on the Dixon Prairie. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Take your iPhone photography to the next level with a deeper focus on strong visual composition and professional-style … and discuss images with helpful, encouraging critiques. A fully charged iPhone is required for this course. Dress for the weather. Expect moderate walking. Prerequisite: Basic iPhone …
    Type: Item Detail
  • … Solid blue flowers in delicately arching cymes gracefully top the dark green, heart-shaped leaves. A wonderful selection for the early spring garden in full sun or under the canopy of deciduous trees. Tolerates the
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Primula ' Supernova Pink' is the perfect primrose for borders, containers, and understory in shade to partial shade gardens. The low-growing (4-6 inches) compact perennial, one of the Supernova …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … investigates genomic aspects of plant evolution and adaptation, leveraging my expertise in the analysis of large data sets comprising complex molecular information from individuals, … how changing distributions and phenotypes within and between populations contribute to landscape-level ecological patterns and processes, across space and time. I am particularly …
    Type: Staff bio
  • … Red Ribbons daylily has huge bright red flowers with greenish yellow throats. The flowers measure 8 inches across and sit on top of tall 42-inch high foliage. The flowers have distinctly long thin petals, a form that is referred to as spider. This is a stunning addition to any garden. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant