by Aaron D'Addio | Jul 18, 2013 | Plant of the Week
Vitex agnus-castus ‘Shoal Creek’ translates to “chaste lamb.” In ancient times, people mistakenly believed that eating the fruit of this plant reduced sexual desire and promoted chastity, hence its common name, the chaste berry tree. Currently, extracts of this...
by Aaron D'Addio | Jul 12, 2013 | Plant of the Week
A Scott Arboretum classic: Rhododendron maximum. The rosebay rhododendron is the plant featured in the well-known Scott Arboretum logo, and for very good reason too. John C. Wister, the first director of the Scott Arboretum, was a devoted rhododendron grower and...
by Aaron D'Addio | Jul 5, 2013 | Plant of the Week
It’s unofficially hydrangea week here at The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. Most of them are currently in bloom and will persist all summer long. There are 346 individual hydrangea plants located throughout the arboretum. I feature 4 of my favorites below....
by Aaron D'Addio | Jun 27, 2013 | Plant of the Week
Are you a fan of unique and unusual plants like I am? If so, then you will love the eye-catching Eryngium ‘Big Blue.’ It features steel-blue flowers, stems, and leaves that will make a statement in any garden with its intense color and texture. Eryngium ‘Big Blue’ is...
