… Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal' (red) Astilbe thunbergii 'Straussenfeder' (salmon pink) For a dramatic statement, the tallest of the genus, Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii … flowers. Cultivars of the Chinese astilbes are faster to spread, making them fine candidates for ground covers. The famous German hybridizer George Arends (1862-1952) considered the astilbe … 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Throughout the Lakeside Gardens and along the shoreline, look for masses of Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst' (lavender), 'Deutschland' (white), 'Finale' …
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… sunset. Birds chirp or call out as they fly to their roosts. Water birds find this time ideal for fishing, and this “Garden of Nine Islands” is dotted with great blue herons standing tall on the shorelines. Look for them hugging close to the edges of Bird Island, the three islands of the Elizabeth Hubert … your choice while relaxing on the decks outside the Café, which happen to be a favorite spot for watching birds, scenery, and sunsets. Water in the Garden The new freshness in the Garden …
Type: Walks
… reminiscent of the dots on dice. The same reasoning gave us "fritillary" as the common name for some spotted butterflies. The pattern is most obvious on the flowers of the checkered … suggests adding a few bulbs to the clump every fall, or just considering the plant an annual for splashy display, like the more finicky hybrid tulips. Some other Fritillaria species are more … can experiment with, now that the new USDA map of hardiness zones shows us a half-zone warmer. For those who like bright yellows and reds, the color scheme of some fritillarias is less …
Type: Plant Info
… narcissus, gazette—but all are members of the genus Narcissus —the Latin/botanical name for all daffodils. According to the American Daffodil Society, there are between 40 and 200 … 7, so in our climate, they are treated as annuals. Enjoy their intoxicating fragrance indoors for many weeks where their scent can fill a room. When they’re finished blooming you can put them … bulbs first, adding the smaller bulbs between and around them. Follow the instructions for planting depth on each of the bulb packages. Once all the bulbs are planted, sow some wheat …
Type: Plant Info
… compost heap. Any soilless mix from window boxes or containers can be discarded or kept aside for one more year. If used for a second year, mix equal parts old mix with fresh soilless mix. Clean and sterilize …
Type: Plant Info
… winter days with colorful blooms of red, pink, violet, or white. Plants will provide color for many weeks, especially if they are purchased while in bud. Cool temperatures of approximately …
Type: Plant Info
… Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for susceptibility questions on specific species. …
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… perennials to encourage additional flowers. Allow certain dried flowerheads to remain standing for fall and winter interest, including astilbe, coneflower, globe thistle, and others. Remove …
Type: Plant Info
… Insecticide treatment is rarely warranted. Webs may be pruned out of trees and destroyed. For additional information on fall webworms, please contact Plant Information Services at (847) …
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… Asia. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multiseason interest—be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark—and their range of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
