… Euphorbia polychroma , commonly called spurge, is a hardy perennial member of the same genus as poinsettia. Like its holiday cousin, its … in the genus Euphorbia , and they can be found around the world. In desert regions, they tend to be succulent long-lived perennials, or very short-lived annuals. In tropical regions, they range to small trees, vines, and shrubs, while in temperate zones they are most often herbaceous …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This elegant bonsai specimen of the willow leafed fig has been in training for decades and is an integral part of the Garden's nationally recognized bonsai collection. Trained in an … and in Japan are handed down within the family. Willow leafed figs are native to Africa from the southern end of the continent extending up into the central regions. Not exceptionally large at maturity they nevertheless are integral to a complex biodiversity in their native ranges where they are pollinated by exceptionally small …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Red-stemmed thalia, also known as alligator flag, is a large tropical aquatic plant, found in Florida, tropical America and Africa. The paddle-shaped leaves with thick stalks can grow up to 4' tall. The complex light purple flowers emerge from large purplish-green bracts all summer … They can be cut back severely for use the following spring, but they must not be allowed to dry out. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… Vernonia lettermannii , known as Letterman's ironweed, is covered with purple flowers in September and October produced by a rounded 4' x 4' herbaceous … Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma. Butterflies and other nectar seeking insects flock to this plant when it comes into flower. Requires well drained soils on the dry side in the Chicago region in order to thrive. Insect and disease resistant. In an evaluation of ironweeds conducted at the Chicago …
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… Narcissus ‘Jetfire’ is in Division 6. It stands 12 inches tall and blooms in early to mid spring with 3 inch flowers. … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… greenhouse at the Regenstein Center. Though Ortiz dreamed of following in their footsteps to become a farmer, circumstances led him to forge a different path to honor the land and his ancestors. Now at the Chicago Botanic Garden, … was food for me growing up, and for my ancestors,” Ortiz said. “For many people, this plant is just a weed. To me and my family and ancestors, it was one of our sacred foods and a staple …
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… moisture. It has lavender blooms that attract butterflies from July through October. It is a specimen in a border and is attractive to birds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Learn how to process your honey, wax, and other products from the hive into usable products for you or others. In this class, we will cover honey, pollen, beeswax, and propolis, and what to use them for in different products. Wil Pilipauskas, head beekeeper, Willies Honey Company …
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… Soft yellow petals are blushed with rose at their edges on this compact (to 3 feet) dahlia adapted for garden and fresh-cut flower use. Plant tubers or plants in full sun … after danger of late frosts has passed in moist, rich soils. Avoid locations that are prone to high winds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Orange flowers on tall spikes appear from July to October above the maroon chocolate colored leaves with the bright white spines along their … recurve strongly creating almost a ball effect. Plant in full sun and water only as needed to keep the leaves bright and plump. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
