Parrotia persica (Perssian Ironwood)
Bloom Time: Februrary to April
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Nesting sites for birds
Tolerates: Clay Soil and Air Pollution
Native to North America: No
Zones: 4 to 8
Other: Deciduous tree noted for exfoliating bark. Small apetalous red flowers hang from branches in late winter.
Location: Martin Boxwood Garden
Platanus × acerifolia ‘Bloodgood’ (London Plane Tree)
Bloom Time: April
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Medium to High
Wildlife: Nesting sites for birds
Tolerates: Urban Conditions
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 4 to 8
Other: Bark peels off creating a patchwork pattern of cream, brown, and tans and creating winter interest.
Location: Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
Crocus tommasinianus ‘Ruby Giant’ (Snow Crocus)
Bloom Time: Februrary to March
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Early food source for bees
Tolerates: Deer Resistant
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 3 to 8
Other: This bulb blooms with star-shaped, deep violet flowers in late winter and early spring.
Location: Howe Garden
Juniperus chinensis ‘Angelica Blue’ (Chinese Juniper)
Bloom Time: N/A
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Birds
Tolerates: Drought tolerant once established
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 4 to 9
Other: A great horizontal accent plant for the garden with evergreen silvery-blue foliage.
Location: Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden
Rubus hayata-koidzumii (Creeping Raspberry)
Bloom Time: May to June
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium to Low
Wildlife: Nectar for pollinators
Tolerates: Drought and Dry Soils
Native to North America: No
Zones: 7 to 9
Other: During the colder months, the leaves of this groundcover turn deep burgundy.
Location: Wills Perennial Garden
Narcissus ‘Erlicheer’ (Double Daffodil)
Bloom Time: Februrary to April
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: N/A
Tolerates: Deer Resistant
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 5 to 9
Other: A double daffodil with creamy white flowers that can be forced indoors to enjoy it’s delightful fragrance.
Location: Frist Learning Center
Rohdea japonica (Sacred Lily)
Bloom Time: N/A
Sun Requirement: Part to Full Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Pollinated by ants
Tolerates: Heavy Shade
Native to North America: No
Zones: 6 to 10
Other: An evergreen perennial that adds a tropical flair to the shade garden. Bright red berries appear through the winter.
Location: Carell Dogwood Garden
Ilex glabra ‘Compacta’ (Inkberry)
Bloom Time: May to June
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium to High
Wildlife: Birds
Tolerates: Wet Soils
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 4 to 9
Other: A compact cultivar of native evergreen shrub with a tight rounded habit. Tiny jet-black berries persist through winter.
Location: Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
