Gardeners’ Top Picks June 2019
Say hello to summer by taking a stroll through our gardens! Our garden team has hand selected their top plant picks for June from 7 of our distinct gardens. Use this as your guide as you explore the grounds.
Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus elliptica [formerly, C. angustata])
Bloom Time: June
Sun Requirement: Full sun – part sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Birds
Tolerates: Anthracnose
Other: Cheekwood Arboretum Tree
Native to North America: No
Zones: 7 – 9
Location: Dogwood Garden
Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Purple’ )
Bloom Time: June – July
Sun Requirement: Full sun – part sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Bees and Butterflies
Tolerates: Rabbits and Deer
Native to North America: No
Other: Great cut flower
Zones: 4 – 8
Location: Weaver Walk
Castor Bean (Ricinus ‘Carmencita Deep Red’)
Bloom Time: June – September
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Water Requirement: Dry – Medium
Wildlife: Bees
Tolerates: Drought
Native to North America: No
Other: All parts of this plant are toxic to humans and pets
Zones: 9 – 11
Location: Bradford Color Garden
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Brido’ SNOWFLAKE)
Bloom Time: June – July
Sun Requirement: Full sun – Part sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Tolerates: Insect and Disease
Native to North America: Yes
Other: Excellent fall color & winter interest
Zones: 5 – 9
Location: Dogwood Garden: Hydrangea Walk
Wishbone Flower (Torenia)
Bloom Time: June – Frost
Sun Requirement: Part shade – full shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Bees and Butterflies
Tolerates: Insect and Disease
Native to North America: No
Other: An annual that will reseed in warmer climates
Zones: 2 – 11
Location: Burr Garden
Thompson’s Yucca (Yucca thompsoniana)
Bloom Time: June
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Water Requirement: Dry – Medium
Wildlife: Hummingbirds
Tolerates: Deer
Native to North America: Yes
Other: Excellent accent plant, can reach 12 feet tall
Zones: 6 – 11
Location: Color Garden
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana ‘Green Shadow’)
Bloom Time: April – July
Sun Requirement: Full sun – part shade
Water Requirement: Medium – wet
Wildlife: Birds and squirrels
Tolerates: Wet and swampy soils
Native to North America: Yes
Other: Lemon-scented flowers
Zones: 5 – 9
Location: Weaver Walk
