Chicago Botanic Garden

YOUR GARDEN — Plant Information

Frequently Asked Questions

This section will soon be a searchable index with expanded tips and information on plant profiles, pests and invasive species. Please check back in the future for updates to the Frequently Asked (Plant & Gardening) Questions list. To browse archived FAQs, please use the alphabetical listing below to find your topic of interest.

Looking for more information about a specific plant? Visit the Plant Information Desk at the Garden or call the Plant Information Hotline at (847) 835-0972. Have a plant or pest you'd like to identify? Use our online plant I.D. forms available here.