by Rowan Payne-Meyer | Aug 1, 2020 | Plant of the Week
The dog days of summer are upon us and scarce rainfall is taxing many of our favorite plants. Though many gardeners may bemoan these conditions, I find solace in the rugged meadow plants which come into their own at this time of year, thriving under these cruel...
by Rowan Payne-Meyer | Jul 16, 2020 | Plant of the Week
Between the Arboretum offices, the Cunningham House, and Wister Center, a most unique and elegant lily, Lilium leichtlinii (Leichtlin’s lily) has burst into bloom livening up the scene in the bed that surrounds our stately Pinus nigra. L. leichtlinii...
by Rowan Payne-Meyer | Jun 22, 2020 | Plant of the Week
As magnolia and rose flowers bloom in unison, the Arboretum has become awash with color and divine aromas. Almost impossible to miss, the characteristic sweet scents of roses and magnolias are enchanting, soothing, and catching the attention of many passersby. The...
by Rowan Payne-Meyer | May 14, 2020 | Plant of the Week
A recent interest of mine has been unsung and underutilized native plants. Chiefly, I have been smitten with the form and foliage of native Aesculus and Magnolia species. Both genera can be found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and we are quite fortunate to have...
by Rowan Payne-Meyer | May 4, 2020 | Plant of the Month
A native plant brightening up the Arboretum and much of the local landscape is the ever endearing flowering dogwood, Cornus florida. In April and May this small native tree puts on a flowering show throughout much of the Eastern United States. Interestingly...
