… The cultivar Dreaming Spires has blue to lavender flowers streaked with white in late spring to early summer. It stands 2 feet high with thin grass-like foliage that remains a … at the base of each fall that other types of irises have. Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps that keep out weeds. The classic Fleur de Lys, which has been a symbol of royalty …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… large semi-ruffled white blooms with flared falls. It stands 30 to 36 inches high and blooms in mid to late spring, while the thin, grass-like foliage remains a highlight throughout the … at the base of each fall that other iris groups have. Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with a mild fragrance. The branched stems stand 25 inches tall and bear 2 to 3 flowers each in late spring to early summer. The thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the … at the base of each fall that other iris groups have. Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grows 8 to 12 feet with a width equal to its spread. It suckers to form colonies, so plant it in an area with lots of space. The flowers are not considered ornamental, and both male and female plants are required for fruit production. The waxy grayish-white fruits mature in the fall and persist throughout the winter. Fall color is minimal; the large, glossy leaves, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… near the center of the flower). The stems stand 6 to 12 inches high with up to 3 flowers each in early to mid spring. This is a Juno iris from the Tien Shan region in Cetral Asia. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In partnership with Friends of the Chicago River, the Garden invites you to participate in a rare opportunity to canoe the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Herons, ducks, small …
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… are outward-facing pale green or greenish-white, six-petaled and star-shaped and appear in late winter or early spring. Admire this beautiful plant with caution, because all parts of … it unattractive to rabbits and deer. It prefers sunny well-drained locations and is not hardy in the Chicagoland region so bulbs must be lifted each fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, and then dies to the ground in the fall. Plant in full sun to part shade with eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil surface. Deer resistant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, and then dies to the ground in the fall. Plant in full sun to part shade with eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil surface. Deer resistant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Its 6-inch flowers are deep purple and bloom midseason. Tree peonies often need to settle in for one to two years before producing flowers; 'Yan Long Zi' is a dwarf variety growing to 3 feet tall. Plant in part shade with the eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil surface and protect from strong …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
