Gardeners’ Top Picks October 2019
There’s so much more than mums to see during Cheekwood Harvest! Our garden team has hand selected their top plant picks for October from 8 of our distinct gardens. Use this as your guide as you explore the grounds.
Grandiflora Rose (Rosa grandiflora ‘Gold Medal’)
Bloom Time: May – November
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Butterflies
Tolerates: Heat & Humidity
Native to North America: No
Other: Fragrant. Resistant to rust and powdery mildew.
Zones: 5 – 9
Location: Rose Study Garden
White Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana var. lactea)
Bloom Time: June
Sun Requirement: Full sun – part shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Birds
Tolerates: Clay soils
Native to North America: Yes
Other: The showy fruit provides fall and winter interest.
Zones: 6 – 10
Location: Burr & Turner Seasons Gardens
Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa ‘Big Apple’)
Bloom Time: May – June
Sun Requirement: Full sun – part shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Butterflies
Tolerates: Deer
Native to North America: No
Other: The fruit is attractive and even edible! Amazing fall color.
Zones: 5 – 8
Location: Dogwood Garden
Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana)
Bloom Time: August – February
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Dry – Medium
Tolerates: Drought
Native to North America: No
Other: Excellent specimen or border plant.
Zones: 8 – 10
Location: Wills Perennial Garden
Chinese Abelia (Abelia chinesis)
Bloom Time: August – October
Sun Requirement: Full sun – part shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Butterflies, bees
Tolerates: Deer
Native to North America: No
Other: This makes an effective hedge when planted in mass.
Zones: 7 – 9
Location: Bradford Robertson Color Garden
Lantana (Lantana ‘Lucky Sunrise Rose’ )
Bloom Time: June- Frost
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Butterflies
Tolerates: Drought
Native to North America: No
Other: Fragrant. Butterfly magnet. Wonderful in the landscape or in containers.
Zones: 10 – 11
Location: Burr Terrace Garden
Mexican Sage (Salvia leucantha ‘Santa Barbara’)
Bloom Time: August – frost
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Butterflies, bees
Tolerates: Deer
Native to North America: No
Other: May overwinter here in Nashville if planted in a protected area and given plenty of mulch.
Zones: 8 – 10
Location: Howe Garden
Toadlily (Tricyrtis hirta ‘Miyazaki’)
Bloom Time: August – October
Sun Requirement: Part shade – full shade
Water Requirement: Medium – wet
Native to North America: No
Other: Plant where detailed flowers can be appreciated up close.
Zones: 4 – 8
Location: Carell Dogwood Garden
