by Becky Robert | Aug 9, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Seamus Lewin, 2024-2025 Public Horticulture Intern Eutrochium purpureum (sweet Joe-pye weed) Many of the new plantings around the Dining Center look beautiful around this time of year. In the midst of all this beauty, one cluster of plants stood out to...
by Becky Robert | Jul 16, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Annarose Klinger, 2024 Summer Intern Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ – purple coneflower Nestled in an unassuming bed near Public Safety, the bright white petals of Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ stand out against the dark green leaves of the...
by Becky Robert | Jul 11, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Patty Lally, 2024 Summer Intern Astilbe thunbergii ‘Ostrich Plume’ Astilbe Attempting to beat the summer heat, I’ve been finding myself seeking out more shade and shade plants like Astilbe thunbergii ‘Ostrich Plume’. This herbaceous perennial...
by Becky Robert | Jun 21, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Seamus Lewin, 2024-2025 Public Horticulture Intern Clematis ‘Dutch Sky’ (clematis) Clematis ‘Dutch Sky’ can be found in a few places throughout the Arboretum, including in the corner of the John W. Nason Garden closest to Pearson Hall. Here it grows...
by Becky Robert | Jun 14, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Annarose Klinger, 2024 Summer Intern Rosa (Hybrid Rugosa Group) ‘Hunter’ As I was hunting for the most gorgeous blooms of the week, I came across the serendipitously named Rosa ‘Hunter’ at the entrance to the Dean Bond Rose Garden. This hardy shrub rose...
