Week of October 26, 2012

Schizachyrium scoparium (little bluestem) and Poncirus trifoliata (hardy orange) nest created by assistant horticulturist, Lowery Douglass.
Photo by Doug Croft

Helianthus angustifolia, The Swamp Sunflower blooms brilliant yellow under Cornus florida.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Acer davidii, the Snakebark Maple, turns a firey red in The Ruin garden.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Coreopsis integrifolia, fringe leaf tickseed, is a standout for fall in the Cut Flower Garden.
Photo by Doug Croft

A grouping of Taxodium distichum var. distichum takes on auburn fall color by The Round Pond.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Clematis tibetana, a vigorous clematis with dainty yeallow flowers blooms in the Ruin garden.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Autumn color comes to The Asian Woods.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Anenome x hybrida 'Whirlwind' has been blooming for weeks near The Asian Woods.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Lonicera tragophylla on the left and Aristolochia manshuriensis on the right, grow on metal vine holders mounted on the trees in The Asian Woods.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Aconitum carmichaelii 'Barker's Variety', a 6 foot tall variety of Monkshood, blooms in profusion around the Pond.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Sedum 'Ogon' blooms in a trough with a Cactus and Kalanchoe laciniata in The Gravel Garden.
Photo by Lisa Roper
What's in Bloom - 2011 Season
Take a look at last seasons Highlights to help plan your visit this season...Opening Times
Wednesday - Sunday
10am - 5pm
Parking reservations are required until
3pm Wednesdays-Sundays.
Friday Evenings
Starting May 2, the garden will be open until 8pm through Labor Day.
Parking reservations are required until 6:30pm.
Due to limited parking, we cannot accommodate groups on Friday evenings.
Picnicking is permitted only in the picnic areas.
We ask guests to carry out what they bring in.
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July 5, August 2, September 6,
October 4, and November 1.
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Biodiversity Survey
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