by Becky Robert | Jul 1, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Summer Intern Adam Torneo Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to North America. Also known as butterfly weed, this herbaceous perennial attracts numerous pollinators with its showy orange flowers and abundant supply of nectar. Its flowers...
by Becky Robert | Jun 28, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Summer Intern Payton Fulton Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum Ornatum’ (threadleaf Japanese maple) is a beautiful woody tree in the Sapindaceae family. This tree is perfect for small gardens or growing in a container—best grown in well-drained soil in...
by Becky Robert | Jun 11, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Summer Intern Johanny Bonilla Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood) is a flowering and ornamental tree with origins in Japan, Korea, and China. This deciduous tree grows up to 15 to 25 feet, preferring full sun or partial shade. Kousa, which means dogwood in...
by Becky Robert | Jun 9, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Summer Intern Millie Arevalo This beautiful plant, Digitalis purpurea (common foxglove) blooms in late spring and early summer. It is a self-sowing biennial taking two years to grow to flower and dying right after setting seeds. Native to Europe, North...
by Becky Robert | Mar 11, 2022 | Special Interest
Gertrude Wister cutting the opening ribbon for the original Wister Greenhouse. Guest Author: Mandie Curtis Banks – Youth, Family, and Diversity Programs Coordinator The Scott Arboretum recognizes and celebrates Gertrude Wister – a true pioneer in the plant...
