Last updated April 1, 2001. The Chicago Botanic Garden's Illinois' Best Plants site, features a searchable database of plants for Illinois as well as a browsable index. The database of over 300 recommended plants includes small flowering trees, deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, and perennials.
Individual listings show a picture of the plant and cultural information.
The straightforward layout and simple design make the site easy to navigate. The Hotline is staffed by Master Gardener volunteers of the Champaign County Extension Unit during the growing season. Be sure to visit the Master Gardener Idea Garden on South Lincoln in Urbana, just south of Florida Ave. University of Illinois Hort Corner University of Illinois Extension. Horticulture Solutions Find quick answers to your questions.