… accentuated by the dark red stems rising from the dark bronze foliage in summer. This astilbe is ideal for moist soils in shaded conditions; water it during droughts. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… after wild populations of the species were last seen in Illinois. The bloom this past spring is a small but striking sign of recovery. Its presence is thanks to the Chicago Botanic Garden and conservation partners who set out to test whether an industrial dumping ground could host … decades. It couldn’t have survived Big Marsh’s original wetland, but slag had transformed the site into something resembling the daisy’s almost nonexistent native habitat. This was a rare …
Type: Blog
… Chinese spice bush is a shrub that grows up to 9 feet with opposite, untoothed, aromatic glossy green leaves. It … placed in the genus Sinocalycanthus , this species was been merged with Calycanthus , and it has been used in hybridization with American species to produce some remarkable new …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… although native to the Ozark Plateau, are a welcome harbinger of spring. ‘Purple Ribbons’ is a medium-sized shrub or small tree with a round habit. Leaves are initially light green … seed capsules. These shrubs need to be pruned after flowering in the spring to control shape and size. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plant, rather than only at the top like some older cultivars. The plant grows to 4 feet high and blooms in mid summer to fall. It is hardy in zones 4 -9. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word “hibiskos” that meant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with a tangerine-red beard are of classic tall bearded iris form. A additional benefit is the delicate fragrance that most tall bearded iris possess. Bearded irises do best in full … soil to support the heavy flower production. Iris borers can be a challenge for some gardeners and if present please consult your local nurseryman or call the Plant Information Desk at Chicago …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… portraits, engagements, celebrations, or similar. Groups may not exceed 20 people. Permit is valid for sessions lasting no more than 1.5 hours after your reserved time. Entry will not be … including members, without proof of preregistration. No permit reservations available on-site. Prior to purchasing your permit, please read the complete list of photography terms and conditions. …
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… in Iowa. Glossy green foliage covers this shrub that can reach 4 feet by 4 feet in size. It is very hardy, with survival documented at minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. This rose features a light scent, but rarely produces fruit. Grow it in full sun and prune to shape; remove deadwood in early spring, after the danger of very cold weather has …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Joanna J. Stroz, a versatile artist based in Copenhagen with Polish and Danish roots, is renowned as a carillonneur, composer, music producer, singer-songwriter, percussionist, and drummer. With two albums under her belt, Nordic Wave (2010) and Drums and Bells (2015). …
Type: Event for Calendar
… As Senior Manager of Conservation Impact, I tell stories, build relationships, and advance strategic priorities. Collaborating with departments across the Garden, I help increase the impact of our conservation, restoration, and plant science programs. My main focus is supporting the Garden’s local, regional, and national efforts to increase the supply of native …
Type: Staff bio
