… 'Alba Suavelens' is an antique climbing rose that was already well established in European gardens by 1750. Its … you'll get you'll get bright red rose hips come fall. It's self-supporting, disease-resistant, and best of all, tolerates some shade. In other words, this rose doesn't demand much of the gardener. Just give it good soil, water during dry spells, and as much sun as you have available...at least half a day. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… resemble those of a birch. Mildly fragrant white flowers in May are followed by abundant and persistant red fruit. Fall leaf color is burgundy to bronze. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Burgundy flowers with a darker eye zone and dark brown disks are produced throughout the warm months on Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan, a … native North American species. The species has fuzzy, narrow leaves mostly near the base. It is a short-lived perennial, usually cultivated as an annual. This cultivar grows to about two … songbirds flock to the dried flower heads for ripe seeds in fall. Plant in full sun, and water only enough to establish the plant root system. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Yang-style tai chi is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms, the traditional Yang-style long form, and some qi gong. Select this course level if you are experienced with the movements and practice of the Yang form and have previously taken tai chi classes at the Garden. Class …
Type: Item Detail
… Named after Abel Carriere, a prominent horticulturalist and botanist, this Weigela is a direct descendant of those first brought back from Japan in the 1850's. It's still prized today for its heavy bloom, which lasts well into midsummer, and clear strong pink of its flowers. These days, Weigalas are enjoying increasing popularity as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This brightly colored member of the blackbird family is a common breeding bird at the Garden. It is usually found around groves of cottonwoods and willow trees where it constructs a characteristic, pendent nest. In early May, when the … oriole (Icterus galbula) returns, giving his liquid “tea-dear-dear” song in suburban yards and forest preserve edges. Homeowners who put oranges and grape jelly in feeders are often …
Type: Birding
… migrants may fly over in one night alone. You might not see them right away, but at dawn and dusk, they put on a great performance with myriad melodies and courtship calls. Invite them in You can encourage migrating as well as year-round birds … caution—if neighboring cats roam your garden, do not place bird seed on the ground.) Spring is an important time of year for bird feeding. That’s because the seeds in many natural areas and …
Type: Plant Info
… features butterflies from around the world, including South America, Asia, North America, and Africa, as well as those native to Illinois. Volunteers are also on hand to answer questions. The 2,800-square-foot white mesh enclosure is located on the Annex Road, as you head out from the Visitor Center to McDonald Woods. …
Type: Event for Calendar
… Roger's Bottlebrush Buckeye is a large, multi-stemmed shrub which grows up to 8-12' tall x 8-15' wide over 10 years. It … turns a bright yellow in the fall. It grows well in sun or partial shade in evenly moist soils and over time will make an impressive clump as it slowly spreads by sucker sprouts. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Purple Seedling’ is a medium-sized shrub or small tree with a rounded habit. Oblong leaves are initially … seed capsules. These shrubs need to be pruned after flowering in the spring to control shape and size. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
