… Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum', also sold as 'Album', is a naturally occurring white form of this fragrant species, native to the northern provinces of China. It is one of the treasures made available to gardeners through the efforts of Reginald Farrer, … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… takes its common name from the soft fuzzy reddish covering on its winter buds. This species is native to the southern U.S. White flowers in May are followed by fruit that goes from green to pink to blue and persists into winter. Fall foliage color is deep burgundy. The Royal Guard cultivar has a more columnar habit than the species; it was … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… MY MONET® is a prize-winner, and its bright pink spring bloom is just one of the reasons. It's the first true dwarf Weigela with variegated foliage. In shade, … year's flowers at risk. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This small- to medium-sized shorebird is seen most often on shorelines or mudflats around the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare visitor to the lakes is a dark bird. Its pink bill has a white area at the base. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This large black-and-white diving duck is often seen on the lakes in winter and early spring. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is a rare black-backed gull species most likely seen on the lake ice in spring or winter. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This raptor is likely to be seen year-round in any location at the Garden or flying overhead. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is an uncommon, medium-sized shorebird often visible on mudflats and exposed shorelines around …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare migrant is an unusual sight on Marsh Island, in the Dixon Prairie, or in shoreline vegetation. …
Type: Birding
