… Rattlesnake master ( Eryngium yuccifolium ) is one of a group of plants in the carrot family known for clumps of pale green, prickly leaves, and spiny, spherical flowerheads. It has clusters of 16 to 31 tiny, silvery white globes … from a central point, growing atop sturdy 3-foot stems. The flowers are slow to develop and slow to fade, and they bloom from June to September. The clumps of stiff, narrow, prickly …
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… Heritage® English shrub rose ( Rosa ‘AUSblush’) is another of the David Austin shrub rose releases. It features beautifully quartered, bourbon-type flowers in pink that blush to lighter shades near the edges, and a fragrance reminiscent of tea rose, citrus, and honey. These disease-resistant plants grow to 4 feet and perform best when planted in sunny, …
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… plants came, the scapes were 60 inches (250 cm) tall; the leaves were 30 inches (76 cm) long and 4 inches (10 cm) wide at their widest point. The flowers are very attractive to insect pollinators, and within a few days the colorful florets lose their beauty. They are replaced by hundreds of …
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… Tulipa kaufmanniana 'Early Harvest' is one of the earliest tulips to flower in the Chicago region. Unlike other cultivars of … , this selection has rounded tips to the petals instead of pointed ones. A mix of orange and yellow shades, the flowers are held on short, stout stems above green leaves marked with … colors in the shrub belt, in stony soils interspersed with grasses. The admiration the Turkish and Persian potentates had for tulips was eclipsed by "tulip mania" in the Netherlands and Europe …
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… of bulbs. Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10. Plant in full sun in areas that frequently dry out and get hot. Protect corms from voles, if possible. Hummingbirds are strongly attracted to the … one of the parents of this cultivar, smell like saffron when placed in water. Another species is a source of yellow dye. …
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… If you're a baseball fan and you've seen the Boston Red Sox play at Fenway Park then you will have seen this vine growing in the outfield. It's also the ivy of the Ivy League. Fenway Park Boston ivy is a fast-growing deciduous vine of the grape family from eastern Asia. It has deeply toothed, … 8 inches high with three lobed or ovate leaflets that are yellow chartreuse in sunny spots and lime green in shady locations. It has excellent fall color. The vine climbs by attaching …
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… It’s OK to have a favorite. Phillip Douglas, the Garden’s new curator of woody plants, is not shy about listing his top picks. Spending his first summer in Glencoe, Douglas is especially taken with the variety of oaks at the Garden. The horticulturist points out the deep purple leaves on the English oak tree ( Quercus robur ‘ Purpurascens’) in the meadow east of the English Walled Garden, and the cutleaf emperor oak ( Quercus dentata var. pinnatifida ) growing near the road south of …
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… enough force to heave the soil above ground. These botanical weightlifters—the bulbs, grasses, and other emergent plants—pushing up soil that was compressed by a blanket of snow never fail to … Seeing bulbs coming up all around me inspires lots of questions. I want to understand how this is possible and I want to test their strength. So I spent a few weeks playing around with this … kindergarten). I recommend doing it in the classroom or at home, just for fun. Here are a few points about the nature of science and how scientists work. Science is a collection of …
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Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates drought. Prefers moist, gravelly or sandy soils with good drainage. Plants may repeat bloom throughout the summer, but need regular moisture to encourage this. Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period. Plants may open up as the summer progresses, particularly in humid climates. If plants depreciate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… epiphytic orchids spark our imagination. These unique plants have inspired artists, gardeners, and scientists around the world. It is no surprise that orchids have a special place in our homes and hearts. At the Chicago Botanic Garden, we celebrate the world of orchids with our annual … epiphytic orchids spark our imagination. These unique plants have inspired artists, gardeners, and scientists around the world. It is no surprise that orchids have a special place in our homes …
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