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Balsam Aster (Aster ageratoides ‘Ezo Murasaki’ )

Bloom Time: October – November

Sun Requirement: Full sun

Water Requirement: Medium

Wildlife: Butterflies & bees

Tolerates: Frost

Native to North America: No

Other: Great plant for woodland areas.

Zones: 4 – 8

Location:
Robinson Family Water Garden/ Weaver Walk

Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera – Fruit)

Bloom Time: June

Sun Requirement: Full sun – part shade

Water Requirement: Dry – medium

Tolerates: Drought & poor soil

Native to North America: Yes

Other: The seeds of the fruit are edible, however it takes a lot of effort for very little return.

Zones: 4 – 9

Location:
Robinson Family Water Garden

Devil’s Walking Stick (Aralia spinosa – Fruit)

Bloom Time: July – August

Sun Requirement: Full sun – part shade

Water Requirement: Dry – medium

Wildlife: Birds & bees

Tolerates: Drought & poor soil

Native to North America: Yes

Other: The fruit (drupe) attracts the cardinal, cedar waxwings, fox, skunk, and bear.

Zones: 4 – 9

Location:
Herb Study Garden

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’)

Sun Requirement: Full sun – part shade

Water Requirement: Dry – medium

Wildlife: Bees & butterflies

Tolerates: Drought & erosion

Native to North America: Yes

Other: Four season interest! Magnificent fall color.

Zones: 3 – 9

Location:
Frist Learning Center

Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida)

Bloom Time: July – November

Sun Requirement: Full sun

Water Requirement: Dry – medium

Wildlife: Bees & butterflies

Tolerates: Drought, deer & some shade

Native to North America: Yes

Other: Plant for late season pollinator food. Good cut flower.

Zones: 3 – 9

Location:
Wills Perennial Garden

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘National Arboretum’)

Bloom Time: September – November

Sun Requirement: Full sun – part shade

Water Requirement: Medium – wet

Wildlife: Bees & butterflies

Tolerates: Drought & erosion

Native to North America: No

Other: Provides fall and winter interest. Used for floral arrangements.

Zones: 5 – 9

Location: Color Garden

Hardy Mum (Chrysanthemum ‘Rustic Glow’)

Bloom Time: October – November

Sun Requirement: Full sun – part shade

Water Requirement: Medium

Wildlife: Bees & butterflies

Tolerates: Salt

Native to North America: No

Other: Great for last season pollinator food!

Zones: 4 – 9

Location: Burr Garden

Sourwood (Oxydendron arboreum)

Bloom Time: June – July

Sun Requirement: Full sun

Water Requirement: Dry – medium

Wildlife: Bees

Tolerates: Deer

Native to North America: Yes

Other: Source of sourwood honey. Fragrant flowers. Brilliant red fall color.

Zones: 5 – 9

Location: Howe Garden

Fall is the perfect time to check out all the color in the gardens! Our garden team has hand selected their top plant picks for November from 8 of our distinct gardens. Use this as your guide as you explore the grounds.
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