… into my personal green space, where I can de-stress and enjoy my little piece of “Horto in Urbs.” Although there are more than 400,000 plant species worldwide, I know only a subset will survive in Chicago, especially over winter. But I also know there are more options than the common … Spotted beebalm ( Monarda punctata ) Soil Blue vervain ( Verbena hastata ) The Pot Struggle is Real First hurdle: winter. Chicago winters are no joke, and pots are a tough environment for …
Type: Blog
… Description: This state-endangered species is rarely seen and difficult to spot. If here, this chicken-sized bird will be on a lake edge or …
Type: Birding
… grows to a height of 10 feet with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It is an incredible ornamental specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 21 inches. It is a ground cover and resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 3 feet. It is a specimen as a shade tree or as a ground cover. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has showy white blooms from May through August and is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 80 feet. It is a specimen tree requiring a lot of space. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… clusters of flowers 4 to 6 inches across. Native to east Africa and Madagascar, the genus is a highly sought-after ornamental in USDA Zones 9 and warmer. The genus name celebrates the French physician, botanist, and … Joseph Dombey. Under the auspices of the French crown, he undertook plant explorations in South America in the eighteenth century. The British seized Dombey's first shipment of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. What types of hydrangeas can be successfully grown in the Chicago area? A. The Garden has many examples of hardy hydrangeas. They are a wonderful … more naturalistic look, the oakleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia . Hydrangea quercifolia , is a good choice, and it provides outstanding fall color. If you want a woody vine with the flat …
Type: Plant Info
… Lilium hansonii is a Martagon type lily from Korea. The flowers are orange yellow Turk’s caps with brown spots. … of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in partial shade. They tolerate hot summer days, as long as the bulbs are deep enough to remain …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
