Salvia discolor I have a growing appreciation for salvias. Many are fantastic late summer bloomers...
Garden Seeds: Scott Arboretum & Gardens' Blog
Carya ovata (Shagbark Hickory)
The seventeenth President, Andrew Jackson, was nicknamed ‘Old Hickory’. He earned this nickname...
No More Clematis Wilt
This time of year many gardeners are cutting back clematis because they have succumbed to clematis...
Fronds, Not Enemies
As any shade gardener knows, ferns are a staple. They offer robust foliage and great texture to...
Hydrangea beyond macrophylla
The big leaf hydrangeas have brought some amazing mophead blooms to our gardens like H....
Plants of the Week: August 31
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’ This beautiful Chamaecyparis situated behind Kohlberg Hall is...
Ginkgo biloba
There is more than meets the eye to the Ginkgo biloba, a well-known and widely cultivated plant....
Beyond Beauty: Why your Rose Garden needs more then Roses
Have you visited the modern rose garden? The one interplanted with all types of flowering...
Plants of the Week: August 17
Helianthus ‘Sunshine Daydream’ A dazzling bright yellow color and intriguing texture make the...
Plants of the Week: August 10
Alstroemeria ‘Freedom’ Isabelle Cosby Courtyard has a lot of interesting plants, including this...
Plants of the Week: August 3
Tetracentron sinense This peculiar, small-stature tree can be found in the garden of the West...
Plants of the Week: July 27
Vitex agnus-castus ‘Shoal Creek’ (Chastetree) Lamiaceae As you approach the corner of Mertz...
Acer palmatum
Acer palmatum, often referred to as a Japanese maple, is native to Korea, China, and Japan....
Plants of the Week: July 20
Campsis grandiflora ‘Morning Calm’ Check out the vibrant flowers of the Isabelle Cosby Courtyard...
Gardening Best Friends: Allium and Roses
Is your garden plagued by aphids, slugs, cabbage worms, or other pests? If so, Allium may be the...
Plants of the Week: July 13
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem' Although the Terry Shane Teaching Garden has many interesting...
Plants of the Week: June 29
Eschscholzia californica The Scott Entrance Garden is reaching its full glory as the daily...
Plants of the Week: June 15
Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Showy Lanterns’ Commonly called the red-veined enkianthus, this shrub is...