… From late winter to late spring, hellebore, or Lenten rose, produces outward-facing flowers, 2 to 3 inches wide, in dappled shade. Ivory Prince™ is the trade name for this reliably hardy, profuse bloomer. In spite of temperatures dipping to minus 16 degrees …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… What do gardeners give as gifts? Staff around the Chicago Botanic Garden get creative this time of year, sharing harvests of fruit, nuts, herbs, and more in creative—and delicious—style. We asked our staff to share their handmade gift ideas, and their responses were so creative that we knew you’d say, “Share.” From a Fruitful Garden Web designer Christina Weisbard has a weakness for fruit trees…which explains the bounty of mulberry, quince, and crabapple jellies that she’s …
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… with dozens of silver-dollar-sized yellow blossoms with reddish-brown banding on long (up to 18-inch), arching bloom spikes. Multiple bloom spikes per plant turn this relatively small-flowered treasure into a bouquet up to 3 feet wide. The banding is inherited from the Odontoglossum parents, while the bright yellow … at night and 80 degrees F. during the day. If container grown, a 12-inch or larger clay pot (for stability) is recommended. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… how changing distributions and phenotypes within and between populations contribute to landscape-level ecological patterns and processes, across space and time. I am particularly … in native plants, their conservation, and how they can be implemented into landscapes to positively impact human well-being and health. Current Projects: Adaptation to temperature … of USDA hardiness zones (zones 5-9). I am leading a project to develop genomics resources for A. triloba and explore genetic diversity in Asimina. Collaborators and I are sampling A. …
Type: Staff bio
… own challenges and rewards. Learn from a seasoned rooftop farmer about what the city requires for a rooftop buildout. Participants will be guided through the many decisions you’ll make as you …
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… of years. It flowers in late summer with small globes of fragrant lilac florets and is known for its twisting blue-green leaves that are also fragrant. It prefers average, well-drained soil …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… species blooms with the same white flowers in mid-spring and has the same wide tolerances for different light and soil conditions. At maturity, it can reach a height and width of 6 feet. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… red with the onset of cooler temperatures in fall. This nonhardy grass from Africa is suitable for use in annual displays in the Chicago area. Plant 'Savannah' in full sun and moderately …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It asks little more than sunshine and a little drink every once in a while in return for producing a bountiful mass of colorful flower spires from late spring into early summer. It …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… produces abundant, long-lasting white flowers and no fruit. This large shrub will grow to a height of 12’ with a similar spread. The flowers fade to a pink color that gives this shrub its cultivar name. It will grow in full sun to partial … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
