… Noted for its large double flowers, Aphrodite is a medium (15 inches tall by 8 inches wide) hosta with … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Louisiana Irises typically bloom after both Siberian and Tall Bearded Irises have finished for the season. The flowers are excellent for cutting and are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. In 1981 Bryce Leigh received The Mary Swords DeBaillon Medal which is the highest award for an iris given by the Society for Louisiana Irises. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with streaky white margins. It is a sport of H . 'Francee' and was named Hosta of the Year for 1997 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers are a clear delicate pink, and the show generally continues for 4 to 6 weeks. The fragrance makes them a treat by the door. The flower show makes them an eye-catching specimen. And the upright form is appropriate for hedging. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Botanic Garden horticultural therapy session that provided a soothing break from caring for her husband, a veteran. Something as simple as potting a plant brought tears to her eyes. … live a life of gratitude,” she said, her voice cracking with emotion. “It’s so therapeutic and for me, it’s respite,” she added. “I relax, and then I’m recharged.” Using the power of plants to … Hines session. The session at Hines offers a snapshot of what has been an important mission for the Garden since its beginnings in the 1970s. Horticultural therapy is a multifaceted …
Type: Blog
… Soft Pink Butterfly Bush BUZZ™ series is a compact butterfly bush series that is perfect for containers and small spaces. It has continuous blooms in brilliant colors. Dead-head spent blooms for longer lasting color. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This rare member of the finch family has a bill specialized for extracting seed from spruce cones. Their appearance at the Garden is associated with variations in spruce cone abundance. Look for them around the conifers. …
Type: Birding
… This shrub grows in a low mound (it’s only three feet tall!) that’s great for filling up a border with beautiful pale blue flowers nestled among silvery foliage beginning … hummingbirds adore. It’s good to cut the plant back to twelve inches in the spring to allow for the plant to replenish itself for a new season by summer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fragrance. Like most hybrid teas, it produces one flower per stem, so you get nice long stems for cutting. Give it full sun, rich soil with good drainage, and enough space for good air circulation. Disease resistance is rated as average for this rose, so many growers recommend a regular spraying program. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the Greenhouses and outdoor gardens and discover early spring blooms. Cash bar available for Bloody Marys, mimosas, beer, wine, and prosecco. For special seating accommodations or allergy requests please contact Customer Service . … Ticket price includes Garden admission, along with taxes and gratuity. Parking fee applies for nonmembers. View Menu …
Type: Item Detail
