… Scilla forbesii is an upright-growing bulb from southwest Turkey flowering in late winter and early spring with … partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has narrow glossy green strap-like leaves. The plant is ideal grown in masses or in a border. It is resistant to deer. This species is often confused in the trade with Scilla lucliae , which is much smaller with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: An unusual sight on the lakes or flying over, this is not a diving duck. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is a rare grassland sparrow seen mostly on migration when found at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Native to the United States, unlike its invasive Asian cousin, the perennial bittersweet vine Bailumn has yet another botanical claim to fame: its perfect … in May-June followed in the fall by gorgeous orange fruits with yellow seeds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large red petals surround the golden yellow boss of fertile flowers on this Pasque flower with deeply divided, fuzzy … ornamental in late summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Steely blue spikes with violet undertones top the finely dissected leaves of this Russian sage cultivar. This cultivar thrives in soils that … by deer or rabbits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tree matures into a medium (50 feet tall, 32 feet wide) with a rounded crown. It blooms in May and June with panicles of pale yellow flowers. The medium green foliage turns yellow, orange and gold in the fall. This tree prefers full sun … well-drained, fertile soil. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Blackberry Jam tropical hibiscus produces large flowers with white centers spiraling out to the bluish lavender petals. Grow in large containers or in seasonal displays in the ground in northern gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hibiscus 'Vintage Wine' has deep red flowers that open from nearly black buds. The petals have a crinkled texture. The flowers are produced in the leaf axils from the bottom to the top of the plant, rather than … 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
… This cultivar was introduced to the Chicago Botanic Garden from Poland via the Collections 2000 program, which focused on finding … 20 species among nearly 30 varieties and more than 2,500 individual plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
