… trail that slopes down from Green Bay Road, skirting the north edge of Turnbull Woods and linking up to the outer road of the Chicago Botanic Garden. But dig a little deeper (literally and figuratively), and you’ll find the reason for that slope: the “hill” is actually the remnants of a glacier. Its proper name is the Highland Park Moraine. It’s one of … path included much deliberation about the plants that were already growing at the site. As construction neared, Garden ecologist Jim Steffen reached out to the Glencoe Friends of …
Type: Blog
… my evening primrose bloom? A. All evening primroses ( Oenothera ) require good drainage and at least six hours of full direct sun per day. Evening primroses that are planted too closely …
Type: Plant Info
… Tankersley, director of living plant documentation. See it this summer in the English Walled and Bulb Gardens. This stately perennial prefers well-drained soil with protection from strong …
Type: Plant Info
… ornamental interest throughout the year. Plant in full sun, average to well drained soils and provide only enough water to keep the foliage from wilting during dry periods. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of greenish-yellow flowers appear in June. This bulb will form a clump of about 18 inches high and 12 inches wide over time as daughter bulbs are produced. Bright sunny locations in soils that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb will form a clump about 3 feet high and 1½ feet wide. It flowers in mid-summer with egg-shaped umbels of green florets that turn …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… green petals that look like unruly hair. It prefers average, well-drained soil in full sun and should be deadheaded to minimize self-seeding. Alliums are deer resistant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Stout stems and sturdy root system keep these fragrant pink snapdragons upright throughout the growing …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… reach a large size (5'). Use as an accent in the tropical landscape for its unusual shape and delicate texture. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Distinctly upright growth habit on this dwarf cultivar features both mature (green needles)and immature leaves (blue needles)along the main stems creating a bottle-brush like appearance. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
