Colchicum × ‘Waterlily’ (Autumn Crocus)
Bloom Time: September to November
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Late season pollinators
Tolerates: Deer resistant
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 4 to 7
Other: A large hybrid crocus with double, lilac-pink flowers emerging in the fall.
Location: Herb Study Garden
Cornus florida ‘Red Beauty’ (Flowering Dogwood)
Bloom Time: April to May
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Birds eat the fruits
Tolerates: Clay soils
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 5 to 9
Other: Features burgundy to orange fall color and showy, scarlet-colored fruits.
Location: Carell Dogwood Garden
Ilex opaca ‘Dan Fenton’ (American Holly)
Bloom Time: April to May
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Birds eat the fruits
Tolerates: Deer resistant
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 5 to 9
Other: This tree sports glossy green leaves year-round and bright red winter berries.
Location: Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
Oxydendrum arboreum (Sourwood)
Bloom Time: June to July
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Native bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies
Tolerates: Dry soil
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 5 to 9
Other: A slow-growing native tree showcasing brilliant crimson fall foliage.
Location: Howe Garden
Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree)
Bloom Time: March to April
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: N/A
Tolerates: Pollution and salt tolerant
Native to North America: No
Zones: 4 to 8
Other: Considered a living fossil, this unique tree has exceptional gold fall color.
Location: Blevins Japanese Garden
Boltonia decurrens (Decurrent False Aster)
Bloom Time: September to November
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Medium to High
Wildlife: Butterflies and native bees
Tolerates: Wet soils
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 4 to 8
Other: Growing up to six feet tall, this perennial produces daisy-like blooms late in the season.
Location: Burr Garden
Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive Fern)
Bloom Time: N/A
Sun Requirement: Part Shade to Full Shade
Water Requirement: Medium to High
Wildlife: Provides shelter for amphibians
Tolerates: Heavy shade and wet soils
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 4 to 8
Other: This fern grows has deeply lobed fronds and produces interesting fertile fronds that persist through winter.
Location: Robinson Family Water Garden
Hylotelephium sieboldii (October Daphne)
Bloom Time: September to October
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Low
Wildlife: Butterflies
Tolerates: Drought tolerant
Native to North America: No
Zones: 3 to 9
Other: A low, mounding succulent with bluish-green leaves and blooms in the fall with showy flowers.
Location: Herb Study Garden
