… Long tapered recurved petals vary from rich salmon to pink with cream overtones. This hybrid with a South American wild species produces more … Multiple flowering stalks per bulb. Like other amaryllis, the flowering stalks may need to be staked if they start to lean. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… White Out Shrub Rose ( Rosa ‘Radwhite’) grows to a maximum size of 4 feet and produces single white flowers continuously from mid-June to the first hard frost. Dark green, almost black leaves provide for a dramatic effect in the landscape when flowers are present. It requires full to partial sun with moderate moisture conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… color are all hallmarks of this remarkably rare hybrid between Paeonia tenuifolia (Caucasus to Ukraine) and Paeonia veitchii var. woodwardia (China). Easily among the earliest of the herbaceous perennial peonies to flower. Full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soils are key to success. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Small, furry, bright red to orange balloon-shaped buds open to reveal dark red, tubular flowers beginning in late summer and carrying through the winter (in frost-free climates) to the following spring. Dark green foliage makes a great backdrop for the flowers. This sage …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large, drooping burgundy buds open to dark carmine-colored flowers with dark red calyxes on this nonhardy perennial salvia beginning in July and continuing to the first frost. Plant this salvia in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil; it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies/moths while …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bright canary yellow petals are streaked in dark red to maroon splashes on this modern cultivar selected for its similarity to the "broken" tulips of the tulip mania period in Dutch history. Plant in full sun, moderately moist, well-drained soils as an annual or use as a forced bulb to provide midwinter cheer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial bulb blooms in early- to midspring with luminous red buds with a yellow base that open to dark red-purple. It has a citrus scent and will grow to a height of 12”. It should be planted in full sun in average, well-drained soil. Foliage …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… stress with soothing plants that bring calm, comfort, and peace of mind. These plants are said to have many benefits beyond their beauty. Aloe Vera Aloe vera has been used medicinally ever … the original nativity of the plant has been lost. The pass-along plant has been used by many to treat burns, minor wounds, and insect bites, and like many plants, it acts as a powerful air … Chamomile Chamomile can be traced back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Chamomile’s oil is said to have calming properties. It is a popular herbal tea that is said to help with …
Type: Blog
… When buckthorn moves in to the ecosystem, it dominates. Imagine a friend invites you to a dinner party, promising a delicious spread of food and libations. You arrive, excited and … to dominate the party. Even if someone brought in better foods that more people enjoy, there is no room on the tables. The kale is everywhere! While not a perfect analogy, this anecdote …
Type: Blog
… Yesterday we moved our first titan arum ( Amorphophallus titanum ), “Spike,” to the Semitropical Greenhouse. Now we are all watching and waiting for Spike to bloom—a dream of the Chicago Botanic Garden for 12 years! Finally, in the next ten days or so, … days, a barely noticeable inch, and other days, a remarkable 4 or 5 inches. Below the soil is a giant corm, which is a type of underground tuber or bulb (some can weight up to 200 pounds). …
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