Search

  • … open in the late afternoon and are finished by noon the next day. Hibiscus grandifolius is also known as Swamp Rosemallow, a name which indicates the plant’s preference for swamps and … word “mallow comes from the family name “Malvaceae” meaning mucilaginous (sticky) referring to the fibrous stems or roots typical of this family. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Roundleaf oregano is grown for the ornamental drooping clusters of bracts that surround tiny inconspicuous … of 'Kirigami' are apple green flushed with red-violet and are produced abundantly. Native to Turkey and southwest Asia, in its native habitat, this species grows in rocky crevices with …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … flowers that appear in showy 1-2 feet tall flower spikes in May and June. The common name is after the star of Bethlehem that appeared in the biblical account of the birth of Jesus. … the bulb, are poisonous if ingested, although this same characteristic makes it unattractive to rabbits and deer. It prefers sunny well-drained locations. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … 'Souvenir de la Malmaison' is an Old Garden Rose, introduced in 1843 by Jean Béluze in Lyon, France. This beautiful historic shrub rose grows up to four feet high if given full sun. From mid-June through October it produces fragrant pink …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Gizmo™ miniature rose ( Rosa 'Wekcatlart') is covered with orange-red, single rose flowers boasting a white eye in the center of the blossom from June up to the first frost. It was hybridized in 1998 by John Carruth, as a hybrid of 'Carrot Top', a …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The red mistletoe cactus or devil's tongue cactus is an epiphytic cactus of south America where it grows from trees and rocks in humid elevated … white fruits. In northern climates this plant can be grown in baskets with careful attention to growing medium and light needs. It must be overwintered indoors. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Diamant lacebark pine ( Pinus bungeana 'Diamant'), which is a dwarf globose form, was discovered as a witches'-broom on a plant in Hungary. Short, light green needles densely cover this slow-growing evergreen shrub, which grows just 1 to 3 inches per year. Plant this evergreen in full sun in moist, well-drained soil, and protect …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Symphyotrichum shortii , known as Short's aster, is a native of eastern North America that grows well in full sun to partially shaded environments. Among the most floriferous of the native asters, this plant …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … earrings, buttons, charms, broken chains, old family photos, or found objects), and learn how to transform these treasures into meaningful statement necklaces and unique wearable art. All skill levels welcome. A supply list is given in the first class.  Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer Classroom 5, Learning Center …
    Type: Item Detail
  • … in rose, adorn these tulips around the middle of spring in the Chicago region. This cultivar is a member of the Darwin hybrid group, which means it has a good chance of returning for … Ideal conditions are full sun, and moist soils in winter and spring that are allowed to dry out in summer. Protect from deer, rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels, and voles whenever …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant