… Easy-to-grow Shasta daisies are one of the most popular of all perennials. Named for California's Mount Shasta, these daisies were first hybridized by American botanist Luther Burbank from three species of European daisies. Each flower is 3 inches across and has pristine white petals surrounding a yellow button disk. Snowcap Shasta … the May-blooming, weedy ox-eye daisy that is frequently seen along roadsides. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Cedar of Lebanon is the hardiest of the true Cedars and could potentially survive Chicago winters in a protected … covering to prevent sun scald and bark split in late winter/early spring. The wood from this tree was used in the construction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem וְאֶרֶז אֶל - הַבַּיִת … (“oa” as in “moan”) Num 19:6 used in burning the red heifer, the ashes of which are to be used for purification purposes Ezekiel 27:5 describing Tyre as a splendid ship, built in part of cedar …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hellebores are prized for their flowers which appear in late winter or early spring and are often the first flowers to … Ruffles hellebore grows into a low mound about 2 feet high and 2 feet wide. The foliage is dark green with finger-like clusters of up to ten serrated leaflets which are evergreen … site carefully as hellebores do not like be moved or disturbed once planted. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid produces magenta-purple flowers with a small white blotch at the base of the lip. The … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… large heart-shaped leaves that are a brilliant golden lime-green color with a black dot where the stem joins the leaf. The leaves are about 18 inches wide and provide a big splash of color to any planting … soils. Although not hardy in Chicago the bulbs can be dug up in the fall and retained for the following season. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Gardening in shade can be challenging for gardeners who want to grow great plants. That’s where hellebores come to the rescue. They … rose (Helleborus orientalis) Hellebores are special because they bloom when little else is in flower. The Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) blooms in late winter while the Lenten rose … about 9 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. Hellebores contain toxic chemicals and this makes them unappealing to deer and other wildlife. Notable Cultivars Helleborus …
Type: Plant Info
… EASY ELEGANCE® Yellow Submarine is a cheerful, easy-care shrub rose that blooms in clusters of bright, lemon yellow roses that … to light yellow and then white over time. The flowers are two inches across and quite double for their size (petal count: 32) so the clusters have a strong visual presence. You can use it in … can let it reach its maximum height of about 5 feet and use it as a short climber or a hedge. This is a vigorous, disease-resistant plant that's hardy in our area, though winter protection …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The jade plant ( Crassula ovata ) is native to South Africa. A member of the stonecrop (Crassulaceae) family, it is a popular, … of moist, poorly drained soils. Water moderately, and allow the soil to dry between watering. This plant needs bright light but appreciates some afternoon shade and thrives in relatively low … appreciates a resting period with reduced watering from fall to late winter. It is well known for its potential as a bonsai specimen, because it forms a bonsai very easily when pruning is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… deep pink buds open to pale pink fragrant flowers. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in … color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from … collection includes almost 60 varieties of magnolia and more than 150 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Aechmea 'Black Jack' is grown for its narrow, strap-like, glossy leaves that are very dark red, almost black. The foliage tends … filtered light and loose soil mixed with small bark chips to increase porosity. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
