… in May and June are not considered outstanding. Complementary fall foliage and fruit are the outstanding features of the glossy black chokeberrry, which is smaller than the red chokeberry. It has very attractive black autumn berries. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Big-Leaf Witch Hazel is a critically imperiled species of Hamamelis . Found principally in Mississippi and reputedly in Alabama, and first noticed in 2004 by its large leaves which resemble those of the hazelnut, oval with a pointed tip. The flowers are various shades of red, scarlet, rose-pink, … Most of the plants are only 1’-2’ tall although some grow as high as 4’. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large trusses of frilly lemon yellow flowers adorn the ends of each branch of Capistrano rhododendron ( Rhododendron 'Capistrano'). This evergreen cultivar was hybridized by noted Rhododendron breeder, Dr. David Leach. An evergreen shrub to 5 feet in height by 8 feet in width, it is perfectly hardy in the Chicago area, but needs moisture-retentive acidic soils in order to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Anise hyssop ( Agastache rugosa ) ‘Golden Jubilee’ is similar to the anise hyssop except it has golden leaves and violet blue flowers. This beautiful, dependable plant was named in honor of Queen Elizabth’s 50th year on the throne …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a ground cover that forms a tight mat 6 inches tall and 24 inches wide. It blooms in spring with spikes of pink flowers that rise above the cream and green variegated foliage. It can be grown in average soil with average moisture in … divided every 2 to3 years. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This black-headed gull species is likely to be seen flying over the Garden in small flocks. …
Type: Birding
… Citrona® Yellow Erysimum Pure yellow flowers on short spikes cover the plant in honey scented flowers from early to mid-spring in containers and annual flower beds. In northern climates this biennial is not hardy but can tolerate light early spring frosts after planting out. Plant in sunny …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Elongated purple flowers with pink bases appear above the dark greyish green leaflets from May into June followed by bright red seed pods in July. … collection of the Plant Collections Collaborative from Republic of Georgia. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flower tips highlight a prominent red-orange center surrounding a yellow-green throat. One of the most vibrant daylilies on the market. Adorable Tiger, a tetraploid, also features flowers of … to establish the root system and thereafter only during periods of drought. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large formal blooms feature pure white petals tipped in fuchsia on this cultivar that can be used in the garden, as a cut flower or in flower competitions. Maturing at 4.5 feet and about 2 feet … requires full sun, consistently moist soils and moderate fertility. If the garden location is prone to winds it will benefit from staking as well. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
