Echinacea ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’ (coneflower ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’)
coneflower ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’ Echinacea ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’ (coneflower ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’) is a dwarf coneflower that has fragrant pink blooms centered around a sunset-colored central cone. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of...
Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee coneflower)
Tennessee coneflower Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee coneflower). This member of the Asteraceae is a native endemic to the cedar glade habitats of central Tennessee, and was recently de-listed as federally endangered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service as of...
Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Edge’ (purple coneflower ‘Green Edge’)
purple coneflower ‘Green Edge’ Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Edge’ (purple coneflower ‘Green Edge’) has long sturdy stems that support a orange cone surrounded by white petals. It blooms from mid-summer until autumn and prefers...
Echinacea simulata (wavyleaf purple coneflower)
wavyleaf purple coneflower Echinacea simulata (wavyleaf purple coneflower) Botanical Name Echinacea simulata Common Name wavyleaf purple coneflower Family Asteraceae USDA Zone 5 thru 8 Light Requirement Full Sun to Part Shade Season(s) of interest spring, summer,...
Echinacea purpurea ‘Virgin’ (purple coneflower ‘Virgin’)
purple coneflower ‘Virgin’ Echinacea purpurea ‘Virgin’. This member of the Asteracea is an introduction by Lurie Garden plantsman, Piet Oudolf. The’Virgin’ selection was the result of crossing multiple unnamed E. purpurea selections...
Exploring Elements of Garden Design : Plant Size
The element of garden design referred to as ‘plant size’ includes many facets, height being just one. Plant spread, density, and footprint are other factors of plant size that gardeners consider when selecting plants and designing their garden spaces. Giving...
In Need of Sanctuary—The Monarch Butterfly
Every story of migration starts with an epic journey of how beings get from one place to another. It can be an easy journey or a tough one depending on the obstacles that await them along the way. The symbolism of the monarch butterfly is personal to many because of...
Is this a Weed? Garden Invaders, Welcome Guests and Photo-bombers
Weeds are simply plants out of place, and not all need to be removed. When deciding a weed’s fate, a gardener must consider, among other factors, the weed species, its location within the garden, and the weed’s potential function for its location. We are taught...
Cutting Back on the Cut-back
The mowing down of the garden in spring used to be straightforward – a crew would ride mulching mowers around the garden to make a clean palette for the anticipated crocus and tulips. While Lurie Garden’s first priority is maintaining the garden’s design...