… Many-flowered cotoneaster, a native of China, is one of the largest cotoneasters, growing to ten feet tall with cascading branches. It has simple ovate leaves about two inches long that are green with a hint of blue. In May these shrubs are covered with clusters of wide-open, five-petaled white flowers, each … a stiff, dense branching structure, small, glossy leaves of fine texture, and abundant fruit in the form of small pomes, which are generally in shades of red/orange but may also be cream or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Discover the world of Carex in the Chicago region. Learn how to identify sedges using a dichotomous key, characteristics of … learning ways to identify these versatile plants, we will explore the McDonald Woods, which is home to many Carex species. Dress for the weather. Jim Jabcon, ecologist, Chicago Botanic …
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… set of pop-up paper cards featuring the blooms of prickly pear, waterlily, and jack-in-the-pulpit—and learn a bit about paper engineering along the way. No experience is necessary, but bookbinding or paper craft skills will speed your progress. All supplies …
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… An easy-to-grow perennial with a long bloom period, this geranium is a favorite of Tim Johnson, director of horticulture. “My plants flowered into autumn at home,” … happens to be my favorite.” A mounding habit makes ‘Rozanne’ perfect for edging perennial beds in full sun to part shade. …
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… Unlike many other striking blue-flowered sages, this one is hardy in the Chicago area. “It needs full sun and limited additional irrigation during the …
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… An orchid linked to mythology 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
… Questions regarding 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 …
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… 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 … well as shady growing environments, it needs consistent moisture throughout the growing season in well drained soils. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… DREAMERIA® Daydream Sea Thrift DREAMERIA® Daydream Sea Thrift is a tough perennial that was bred to extend the bloom season from spring to late fall into all … fine textured mat of foliage. Makes for a wonderful low maintenance ground cover or an accent in containers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… DREAMERIA® Dream Clouds Sea Thrift DREAMERIA® Dream Clouds Sea Thrift is a tough perennial that was bred to extend the bloom season from spring to late fall into all … fine textured mat of foliage. Makes for a wonderful low maintenance ground cover or an accent in containers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
