Fall in Chicago
The leaves are changing and gardens across America are starting to show off their red, orange, brown and golden hues. Here's a glimpse of what fall looks like in Chicago.
Chicago Botanic Garden
Fall foliage peak time: Mid-October
The Buehler Enabling Garden planted with mums for the fall.
To see more, visit the Chicago Botanic Garden
Photo by Kristy Marks Lapidus
The woodland side of the Sensory Garden with a mixture of native plants in fall color.
Photo by Kristy Marks Lapidus
The Circle Garden planted with a variety of kales and mums for fall.
Photo by Kristy Marks Lapidus
Evening Island planted with a tapestry of perennials showing fall color such as Russian sage, Joe Pye weed and asters.
Photo by Kristy Marks Lapidus
Lurie Garden
There are a variety of seasonal highlights to take in at this five acre garden in downtown Chicago. This photo shows a variety of fall colors both in the distant trees and in the perennials in the foreground.
To see more, visit the Lurie Garden
Photo by Kristy Marks Lapidus
The perennial planting plan for Lurie Garden was created by Piet Oudolf, a world-renowned plantsman from the Netherlands.
Photo by Kristy Marks Lapidus
Lurie Garden is part of Chicago's Millennium Park, which was once an industrial wasteland that has been transformed into a world-class public park.
Photo by Kristy Marks Lapidus
Chalet Landscape, Nursery & Garden Center
Located just outside Chicago in Wilmette, Chalet is a great place to get fall inspiration.
To see more, visit Chalet
Photo by Kristy Marks Lapidus
Miscanthus ‘Graziella’, American Bittersweet cut stems, Pumpkin ‘Queen Anne’s Lace’, Assorted Gourds, Kale ‘Red Peacock’, Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’
Photo by Kristy Marks Lapidus
Kale ‘Red Bor’, Hardy Fall Mums, Cabbage ‘Osaka Red’, Hakone Grass ‘All Gold’
Photo by Kristy Marks Lapidus
