… Tropicanna® Gold canna lily is not hardy in the Chicago area (USDA zones 7 – 11) but still deserves a place in the garden … bed in full sun (maximize flower production) or light shade (utilize the variegated foliage to lighten dark spots in the garden). Hummingbirds recognize this genus as one of their favorite … plants in Central and South America but deer find the foliage distasteful. Tropicana® Gold is the result of an open pollinated cross between the original Tropicanna® (darker foliage and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… this nonhardy cultivar of foxglove. The large flowers are rosy red on the outside. The inside is ivory white speckled with dark pink spots. The outward-facing flowers enhance the display qualities. This is one of a series of recent crosses made between the common hardy foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea … "Digiplexis". Plant this foxglove in partial shade and in moist, well-drained soils; mulch to retain soil moisture. All parts of the plants contain cardiac glycosides and other bio-active …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ( Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Alba’) has star-shaped, pure white flowers. Glory-of-the-snow is a perennial bulb and blooms in early spring. It grows from 3 to 11 inches in height. The bulbs should be planted 3 inches deep in well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb can form a clump of 1½ feet high and 2 feet wide. It blooms in late summer to early fall with fragrant, airy umbels of white florets. Its foliage is also fragrant and edible. It prefers well-drained loams in full sun. Alliums are deer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… OOH LA™ LaSpider Shasta Daisy OOH LA™ series is a collection of Shasta daisies in various size and textures. LaSpider has large flower heads … petals and yellow eye atop rich dark green foliage. The bold flowers make for a great addition to perennial gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… this genus, taxonomists estimate that there are between 800 and 1,000 species. They are native to North America, Europe, Australasia, Asia, southwest China, Tibet, Myanmar, northern India, and … full sun and south- or west-facing sites, where winter winds can dry evergreen leaves. The site should have well-drained, acidic soil amended with large amounts of leafy, humus-rich organic matter. Excellent drainage is crucial for rhododendrons, especially in areas with heavy clay soils, such as northeastern …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This state-threatened, migrating species is locally rare, and is associated with old-growth forest that is declining throughout its range. …
Type: Birding
… finally push through cold heavy soil, or clematis vines unveil new blue blossoms, there is joy in the garden. When fuzzy poppy pods surrender to a caress, and juicy grape tomatoes virtually fly into the mouth, horticultural nirvana is near. Annuals Change Each Season Visitors to the Chicago Botanic Garden experience their own botanical anticipation at every turn, and in …
Type: Walks
… Vanilla, the most widely used flavoring in baking, is the pod fruit of a vine in the orchid family. Learn how to use fresh vanilla beans and vanilla paste as well as how to temper eggs. Mix and cook up a batch of crepes. Featured recipes to make and taste include …
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… Kick up your heels with SALSArobics®. Get fit moving through the Garden, learning footwork to traditional Latin American rhythms that are designed to strengthen and condition your entire body, including both walking and dancing. This class is designed for all fitness levels, with your instructor expertly adjusting to different …
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