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