by Rachel Warren | Oct 31, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Syringa vulgaris ‘President Lincoln’ (common lilac) Early fall, the leaves are changing, the colchicum are blooming, and the Lilac Collection is scented with the heavenly smell of those lovely purple flowers. Wait, no, can that be right? But yes! A stroll through the...
by Rachel Warren | Oct 26, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Poncirus trifoliata ‘Flying Dragon’ (hardy orange) In the stillness of the Theresa Lang Garden of Fragrance lies a beast of a plant. Clad with large, downward curved spikes, sour fruit, and aggressive seeds, the Poncirus trifoliata ‘Flying Dragon’ certainly...
by Rachel Warren | Oct 20, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Sporobolus heterolepis (prairie dropseed) You can smell the Sporobolus heterolepis well before you see it. The scent has been compared to coriander, buttered popcorn, or even hot wax. But for me, if the dry heat of summer had a scent, it would be this. This distinct...
by Rachel Warren | Oct 11, 2022 | Gardener's Almanac
Learn how to avoid injury while gardening. Public Horticulture Intern Megan Rossman reviews how to weed, prune, and work in the garden. Tune into the Gardener’s Almanac to learn what we are doing in the garden at this moment. Learn from Scott Arboretum staff which...
by Rachel Warren | Oct 10, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Colchicum byzantinum (autumn crocus) There seems to be an abundance of purple interest developing at the Scott Arboretum. The Colchicum byzantinum has emerged along Magill Walk and is greeting viewers with its lovely lilac early-fall color. These plants have...
