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- … Medusa orchids are named for the once-beautiful figure in Greek mythology whose wavy hair is turned into a head of snakes by the angry goddess Athena. When Bulbophyllum medusae blooms, …Type: Plant Info
- … the hook! Photo ©R. Jenny, via the Swiss Orchid Foundataion An extremely rare orchid, its name is Latin for “bearing a hook,” referring to the spur found on all six plants in this Himalayan …Type: Plant Info
- … ID of giant hogweed ( Heracleum mantegazzianum ) are not common in our region. This plant is not found at the Garden, and homeowners looking to identify the species and the threat of …Type: Plant Info
- … perhaps one of the most beautiful of the Japanese Maples by connoisseurs and enthusiasts. It is a relatively small growing deciduous tree prized for it's graceful habit and outstanding fall …Type: Garden Guide Plant
- … Tobiosho Japanese Maple tree is known for its full canopy of bright red leaves in fall. The foliage starts out green in spring …Type: Garden Guide Plant
- … This tree can reach a height of 70 feet with a 15 foot spread. It is a good shade tree for the yard or park and can tolerate wet soil. This hybrid of red and …Type: Garden Guide Plant
- … sword-shaped leaves are variegated with a white stripe. It can grow in boggy conditions (it is a marginal aquatic) and must be kept constantly moist. It should be planted with its container …Type: Garden Guide Plant
- … topped by excellent-quality, closely set blooms. Nice 'snapdragon' fragrance to the flowers is rarely overpowering, even indoors. …Type: Garden Guide Plant
- … deep green foliage. This perennial appreciates a bit of shade in the afternoons but otherwise is a hardy perennial for the Chicago area in moist soils. It was bred by noted British …Type: Garden Guide Plant
- … sun and moderate soil conditions to reach a height of about 2 feet. Its deep crimson foliage is eye catching during the growing season and becomes brighter in the fall. In the spring it …Type: Garden Guide Plant