… the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden; it was selected for its compact size and bicolor blooms of soft periwinkle touched with creamy yellow atop a … Indigo Series. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the …
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… the Morton Arboretum, and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden; it was selected for its vigorous habit and bicolor blooms of deep reddish purple touched with lemon yellow atop a … Indigo Series. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the …
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… Like everyone else, I love to watch spring unfold in gardens everywhere—but at the Chicago Botanic Garden, my heart is in the water. As the Woman’s Board Curator of Aquatics, I like to point out the signs of spring, in and around the 60 acres of Garden lakes and 6 miles of … projects that was completed in 2012. The restored shoreline provides an enhanced habitat for our aquatic life, which includes wood ducks, double-crested cormorants, and snapping turtles, …
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… Flamingo flower ( Anthurium andreanum 'White Heart') is native to the wet tropical mountain forests of Central and South America and therefore thrives in … 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This spectacular plant has glossy, heart-shaped, dark green leaves up to 1 foot long and stems that may grow to a height of 15 to 20 inches. It is one of the few … trees, but it is independent and not parasitic. Popular foliage plants, anthuriums are grown for their attractive, long-lasting, flowering bracts and are widely used by the cut-flower trade. …
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… Buckthorn Bush Honeysuckle Garlic Mustard Would you be surprised to learn that ornamental plants in your yard may be causing natural areas to suffer? Some of the more aggressive plants common to backyard gardens are escaping to natural … plants and biodiversity. • Volunteer to monitor threatened plants of the region. • Volunteer for stewardship activities at the Garden and other natural areas. FIND OUT MORE: Invasive Plants …
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… tree, pink-ball dombeya ( Dombeya wallichii ) features rounded, hanging clusters of flowers 4 to 6 inches across. Native to east Africa and Madagascar, the genus is a highly sought-after ornamental in USDA Zones 9 and … at Serampore in India when it was taken over by the British as a result of Denmark's support for France during the Napoleonic Wars. Due to his education, Dr. Wallich was released from prison …
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… Native to Central America, this orchid grows to 1 foot in height. Its flowers are 5 inches across and bat-like, with the lip and column held … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… commonly called nun's orchid because if you look into the throat of the flower, there appears to be a nun with her head bowed in prayer. This lovely terrestrial orchid is a robust plant that blooms with clusters of four to 12 fragrant blossoms; they are marked by burgundy or bronze on the lips, and brown petals that … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… black fungus. However, a large amount of sooty mold will interfere with a plant’s ability to photosynthesize and exchange oxygen. Treatment & Solutions Since most aphids are soft-bodied … also can be controlled with insecticidal soap, which must be sprayed directly on the insects to be effective. As with all products, it is important to carefully follow directions on the package when applying insecticidal soap. For additional aphids treatment recommendations, please contact Plant Information Services at …
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… less showy. In many cases, leaves, with their texture, shape, size and color, contribute more to a shade garden than flowers. Hostas Shade gardeners know and appreciate the ongoing role of … is a shrub-sized perennial with large, dark green leaves with purple undersides. Standing 3 to 4 feet high and wide, it is a strong, architectural plant in a shade garden. Planted with the … well with many of the mounding shade perennials. Lamium Although lamiums have been around for a long time, the one species, Lamium maculatum , is of particular interest to shade …
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