… Africa. At maturity, the pods are blown about by the wind and, after a period of time, begin to disintegrate, releasing the seeds. Plant this perennial (after soils have warmed in early summer) in full sun and average soil, and avoid pesticides to protect the Monarch butterfly larvae that may be feeding on the leaves. The pods are a great …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fruit in fall. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… prized by birds. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… One of our favorite insects at the Chicago Botanic Garden is the praying mantis. So we were very excited to obtain an egg case earlier this spring. We decided to keep it indoors so we could watch it hatch, and then release the newly hatched insects into …
Type: Blog
… This state-threatened species may be seen flying overhead on fall from mid-September to late October. …
Type: Birding
… I am interested in how organisms’ environments and own natural histories come together to support or limit their populations. …
Type: Staff bio
… This round evergreen shrub needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming evergreen tree needs full sun and moist soil conditions to reach a height of about 3 feet. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tree grows to a height of 40 feet with full sun and moderate moisture condition. The nuts are edible. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This shrub grows to a height of 15 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
