… surrounded by dark green, rapidly expanding tufts of deeply divided leaves. Hellebores thrive in shady woodland settings in moist humus-rich soils that are slightly alkaline in pH. Mature … tall by 2 feet wide. This selection is a seed strain, so there will be slight variations on the flowers sold under this name. In climates with shorter winters, Lenten roses bloom more closely to their namesake date on the calendar; in the Chicago area, they usually begin to flower in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… early bulbs might sprout prematurely, especially those planted with a southern exposure, close to a house or garage. The first greenery to show is foliage, with flower buds appearing much later in the bulb’s growth. Subsequent cold weather might damage the edges of the foliage, but unless …
Type: Plant Info
… ZAHARA® Yellow Zinnia Large yellow flowers cover the 18 inch sized plants from mid-summer well into fall on this annual adapted to sunny, hot and dry locations in containers and flower beds. The flowers are 20% larger than those of other cultivars. Zinnia …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Korean firs are beautiful, densely-branched evergreens native to the mountains of Korea. 'Golden Glow' is a dwarf cultivar with needles that are yellow-green … age. Firs can be distinguished from pines and spruces by the needles, which are flat or ovoid in cross-section and slightly curved; and the cones, which are upright and persist on the tree …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. The roots of my maple tree are growing above the soil surface. Why has this happened and what can … very shallow-rooted plants, so this is quite normal. The roots of maple trees that are located in turf areas are often injured by lawn mowers and other landscape equipment; therefore, it is recommended that a two- to three-inch layer of mulch be applied to the area beneath the drip line of the tree to prevent …
Type: Plant Info
… orange beards, creamy white signals and ruffled petals. It stands 36 inches high and blooms in mid to late season. This is a tall bearded iris which typically blooms after the dwarf irises but before the Japanese and Siberian Irises. It is an excellent cut flower and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The pretty lavender flowers on this plant are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies so perhaps you can see some. Phlox pilosa 'Bungalow Blue' has … blue flowers with a delightful fragrance. it grows to about 15-18 inches high and blooms in mid-spring. the leaves and stem of this plant are covered with very fine white hairs. bungalow …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Tour the Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank Did you know the Chicago Botanic Garden has a … Take a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank located in the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center with Dave Sollenberger, Seed … state-of-the-art lab—including all the unique seed prep equipment—and learn the multiple steps to seed banking from their arrival to long-term storage. Limited to 12 participants. Tour Guide: …
Type: Item Detail
… shade tree can reach a height of 50 feet and width of 35 feet with branches that sweep low to the ground. It has deeply furrowed, corky bark . Though Miyabie maple is listed as endangered in its native habitat in Japan, several cultivars are considered hardy, adaptable urban street …
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 … 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
