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Winterthur Bloom Report 34

Bloom Report #34

August 24, 2022
83 F, Sunny

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’

Check these out:

  • A Royal Treat:  For the senses – The airy white umbels of Queen Anne’s lace (Daucus carota) in the meadows and the fragrance of white ‘Royal Standard’ hostas (Hosta ‘Royal Standard’) blooming throughout the gardens, but most abundantly behind the Brown Horticultural Center along the pathway to Azalea Woods, below Icewell Terrace, along the back glass wall of the Crowninshield Building, behind the sunken courtyard trellis at the Reflecting Pool, and at the east corner of the Gallery along Clenny Run.
  • Primary Colors:  The Quarry Garden is blooming in red cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), yellow black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) and blue tube clematis (Clematis heracleiafolia var. davidiana) and purple great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica).  Check out the butterflies visiting them for nectar.
  • Panicle Hydrangeas:  The pee gee hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’) are blooming at the entry gates, on the Summer Shrub Slope, on the lower Museum terrace near the Reflecting Pool, and on Sycamore Hill. 
  • Still Magic:  Light pink magic lilies (Lycoris squamigera) are in full bloom along the edge of Oak Hill and in the field along Cutting Garden Lane.  They are in petal fall elsewhere in the gardens.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, bean-like green to brown seed pods)

pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white) 

fb         Gallium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

b          Heptacodium miconioides (Seven son tree – white)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white turning greenish)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

fb         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish purple)

LAGOONS

fb         Agrimonia species (Agrimony – yellow)

pb        Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

b          Aster novae-angliae (New England aster – purple)

pb        Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush – white, ‘hairy’ spheres)

fb         Commelina communis (Dayflower – pale blue)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – pink, white)

b          Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Cuscuta gronovii (Dodder – tiny white flowers on orange ‘strings’)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Desmodium species (Tick trefoil – dark pink)

pf         Erigeron annuus (Fleabane – white)

fb         Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white)

fb         Gallium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

pb        Helianthus species (Sunflower – yellow)

pb        Hibiscus palustris (Swamp rose-mallow – red, white)

fb         Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)

fb         Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

b          Lobelia species (Lobelia – tiny, sparse purple flowers)

fb         Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed – white)

ber       Maclura pomifera (Osage orange – ‘pebbly’ softball-sized green fruits – along Clenny Run)

fb         Mentha species (Mint – pale lavender)

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

b          Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning dark purple)

fb         Prunella vulgaris (Self-heal – purple)

pf         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

fb         Sagittaria species (Arrowhead – white)

ber       Sambucus species (Elderberry – dark purple berries)

fb         Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow – few flowers)

fb         Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

fb         Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)

pb        Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

pb        Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white)

pf         Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon – rosy purple)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

b          Lagerstroemia ‘Biloxi’ (Crape myrtle cultivar – dark pink)

pb        Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree – blue, pink)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown)

pb        Wisteria frutescens (Wisteria – purple)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb,+     Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

AZALEA WOODS

ber       Aralia racemosa (Spikenard – greenish berries turning red)

b          Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Gentiana clausa (Closed gentian – dark blue)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish)

pf         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

fbb       Tricyrtis species (Toad lily – white – 1 flower)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

fb         Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago – intense blue)

fbb       Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Eupatorium variety (Joe Pye weed – dark pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)

pb        Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 5 flowers)

b          Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS  

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

fb         Liriope muscari (Lily-turf – purple ‘beads’)

ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green to pinkish fuzzy ‘cones’)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

pf         Hemerocallis Stout hybrids (Hybrid daylily – bi-color – across from Bath House)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Stnadard’ hosta – white – along Clenny Run)

pf         Lagerstroemia x ‘Sioux’ (Crape myrtle – dark pink)

ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green to pinkish fuzzy ‘cones’)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

pb        Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)         

pb        Astilbe chinensis var. pumila (Astilbe – lavender rose, light pink)

b          Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink)

b          Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)

pb        Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

fb,+     Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ (Panicle hydrangea cultivar)

pf         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white turning pinkish)

pb        Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white turning greenish to brown)

b          Liriope muscari (Lily-turf – purple ‘beads’)

b          Sedum spectabile (Showy stonecrop – pink – in container at lower courtyard fountain)

pf         Sedum species (Stonecrop – dark pink – in container at lower courtyard fountain)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE  

b          Anemonopsis macrophylla (False anemone – white to pale lavender)         

b          Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink)

b          Egeria densa (Elodea – white – in upper Koi Pond)

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish – mophead/hortensia + lacecap)

b          Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow – few flowers)

b          Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

pf         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

MARCH BANK

fb         Anemonopsis maacrophylla (False anemone – white to pale lavender)       

b          Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

pb        Desmodium glutinosum (Pointed-leaved tick-trefoil – light pink)

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

pb        Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 1 flower)

b          Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown brown)

pf         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – pink turning brown)

fb,+     Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

pb        Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)

fbb       Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

pf         Thalictrum rochebrunianum (Rue – lavender – in stream)    

GARDEN LANE

ber       Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain tree – brown seed pods)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

fb         Sophora japonica ‘Regent’ (Scholar tree cultivar – white)

ICEWELL TERRACE

ber       Aralia racemosa (Spikenard – greenish berries turning red)

pf         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

PINETUM

ber       Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green to wine red fruits – few)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

pb        Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Kerria ‘Golden Guinea’ (Japanese kerria cultivar – golden yellow)

ber       Malus species (Flowering crabapple – dark red berries)

pb        Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

fb         Pilea pumila (Clearweed – greenish)

SUNDIAL GARDEN          

ber       Malus ‘Adams’ (Flowering crabapple – dark red berries)     

ENCHANTED WOOD

ber       Actaea pachypoda (Doll’s eyes – white berries)        

pb        Anemone hupehensis (Anemone – pink)

fb,+     Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – white, pink)

pb        Clethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ (Summersweet cultivar – white)

pb        Clethra barbinervis (Japanese clethra – white)

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – greenish turning brown)

pb        Hydrangea aspera var. sargentiana (Sargent’s hydrangea – greenish to brown)

pf         Hydrangea involucrata (Bracted hydrangea – blue or pink with white lacecap turning greenish – firm spherical buds)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – greenish to brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – greenish turning brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Veitchii’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – greenish lacecap; very large sterile florets)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata (Panicle hydrangea – greenish white)

pf         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – greenish turning pink)

fb         Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow – few flowers)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

OAK HILL–East Side

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink – in meadow at bottom of hill)        

pb        Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white – in hillside meadow)

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

pf         Hydrangea involucrata ‘Tama Azisai’ (Bracted hydrangea – white with blue, pink turning green)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red – at Quarry outlet stream)

fb         Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

pb        Rhododendron prunifolium (Plumleaf azalea – bright red)

ber       Styrax obassia (Fragrant snowbell – oval green berries)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

ber       Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)

OAK HILL-West Side      

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb,+     Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – pinkish cones)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb         Anemone x hupehensis (Anemone cultivar – light pink)      

fb,+     Clematis heracleifolia var. davidiana (Tube clematis – blue)

pf         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Heuchera species (Alumroot – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

b          Ligularia sibirica var. speciosa (Ligularia – yellow)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red)

fb,+     Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple, rare white)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

SYCAMORE HILL

ber       Aesculus pavia (Red buckeye – lumpy tan fruit)

ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, bean-like green to brown seed pods)

ber       Chionanthus virginicus (American fringe tree – oval blue-black berries)

ber       Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – ‘pebbly’ green fruit turning red)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)  

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

pf         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ (‘Unique’ panicle hydrangea – white turning greenish)

fb         Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

fb         Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple, white)

pb        Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

pb        Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winners’ Circle rose – red)

pb        Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink to dark rose)

ber       Styrax obassia (Fragrant snowbell – oval pale green, ‘fuzzy’ berries)

pf         Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white)

ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – yellowish berries)

pb        Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – red)

pb        Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

b          Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-son tree – white) 

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – greenish to brown)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar (Bigleaf hydrangea – pale pink turning brown)

pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown – at Museum bridge)

fb         Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange – along Clenny Run)

fb         Liriope muscari (Lily-turf – purple ‘beads’)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

GREENHOUSE AREA

fb         Echinacea species (Coneflower – pink)

pf         Echinacea species (Coneflower – white)

fb         Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

fb,+     Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple – few plants)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Humulus lupulus (Hops – greenish turning brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue, dark rose-pink turning brown)

fb         Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple)

ber       Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – shiny purple seed pods)

pf         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)        

ber       Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – oval brown seed pods)

ber       Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – prickly red seed pods)

b          Sedum spectabile variety (Showy stonecrop – pink)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

fb         Agrimonia species (Agrimony – yellow)      

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

ber       Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – long green bean-like seed pods)

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias tubersoa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

pb        Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)

fb         Centaurea maculata (Spotted knapweed – purple)

pf         Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – pink)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Desmodium species (Tick trefoil – dark pink)

pf         Erogeron annuus (Fleabane – white)

fb         Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

pb        Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Red’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – red – along Quarry outlet stream)

fb         Hibiscus palustris (Swamp rose-mallow –  pink, white – along Quarry outlet stream & Clenny Run)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

b          Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)

b          Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple – at Quarry outlet stream)

fb         Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed – white)

fb         Mentha species (Mint – lavender)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue)

fb         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow)

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

b          Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – along Quarry stream)

fb         Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow)

pb        Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

fbb       Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)

pf         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple) 

fb         Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

pb        Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

pf         Cassia fasciculata (Partridge pea – yellow)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white)

pb        Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed – white)

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

b          Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning dark purple)

b          Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report 33

Bloom Report #33

August 17, 2022
79 F, Partly Cloudy

Butterfly weed

Check these out:

  • A Royal Treat:  For the senses – The airy white umbels of Queen Anne’s lace (Daucus carota) in the meadows and the fragrance of white ‘Royal Standard’ hostas (Hosta ‘Royal Standard’) blooming throughout the gardens, but most abundantly behind the Brown Horticultural Center along the pathway to Azalea Woods, below Icewell Terrace, along the back glass wall of the Crowninshield Building, behind the sunken courtyard trellis at the Reflecting Pool, and at the east corner of the Gallery along Clenny Run.
  • Primary Colors:  The Quarry Garden is blooming in red cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), yellow black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) and blue tube clematis (Clematis heracleiafolia var. davidiana) and purple great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica).  Check out the butterflies visiting them for nectar.
  • Panicle Hydrangeas:  The pee gee hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’) are blooming at the entry gates, on the Summer Shrub Slope, on the lower Museum terrace near the Reflecting Pool, and on Sycamore Hill. 
  • Still Magic:  Light pink magic lilies (Lycoris squamigera) are in full bloom in the field along Cutting Garden Lane.  They are in petal fall throughout the gardens.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, bean-like green to brown seed pods)

pf         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Gallium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

b          Heptacodium miconioides (Seven son tree – white)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white turning greenish)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish purple)

LAGOONS

fb         Agrimonia species (Agrimony – yellow)

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fbb       Aster novae-angliae (New England aster – purple)

pb        Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush – white, ‘hairy’ spheres)

pb        Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

fb         Commelina communis (Dayflower – pale blue)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – pink, white)

b          Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Desmodium species (Tick trefoil – dark pink)

pf         Erigeron annuus (Fleabane – white)

fb         Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white)

fb         Gallium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

pf         Helianthus species (Sunflower – yellow)

pb        Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple)

pb        Hibiscus palustris (Swamp rose-mallow – red, pink, white)

pb        Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

pb        Hypericum ellipticum (Pale St. John’swort – yellow)

fb         Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)

fb         Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

b          Lobelia species (Lobelia – tiny, sparse purple flowers)

pb        Ludwigia alternifolia (Seedbox – yellow)

fb         Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed – white)

ber       Maclura pomifera (Osage orange – ‘pebbly’ softball-sized green fruits – along Clenny Run)

fb         Mentha species (Mint – pale lavender)

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

fb         Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries)

fb         Prunella vulgaris (Self-heal – purple)

pf         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

ber       Rubus species (Brambles – red berries)

ber       Rumex species (Dock – rusty brown spike)

ber       Sambucus species (Elderberry – dark purple berries)

fb         Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow – few flowers)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

b          Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

fb         Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)

pf         Vernonia novaboracensis (New York ironweed – dark purple)

pb        Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

pb        Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white)

pf         Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon – rosy purple)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

pb        Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree – blue, pink)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown)

pb        Wisteria frutescens (Wisteria – purple)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf,+     Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb,+     Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

AZALEA WOODS

ber       Aralia racemosa (Spikenard – greenish berries turning red)

b          Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish)

fb         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

fb         Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago – intense blue)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Eupatorium variety (Joe Pye weed – dark pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)

b          Phyrma leptostachya (Lopseed – tiny lavender to reddish purple flowers)

pb        Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 5 flowers)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS  

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

fb         Liriope muscari (Lily-turf – purple ‘beads’)

ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green to pinkish fuzzy ‘cones’)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

pf         Hemerocallis Stout hybrids (Hybrid daylily – bi-color – across from Bath House)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Stnadard’ hosta – white – along Clenny Run)

pf         Lagerstroemia x ‘Sioux’ (Crape myrtle – dark pink)

ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green to pinkish fuzzy ‘cones’)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

b          Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)         

pb        Astilbe chinensis var. pumila (Astilbe – lavender rose, light pink)

fbb       Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink)

pb        Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)

pf         Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

fb,+     Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ (Panicle hydrangea cultivar)

pf         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white turning pinkish)

pb        Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white turning greenish)

b          Liriope muscari (Lily-turf – purple ‘beads’)

fbb       Sedum spectabile (Showy stonecrop – pink – in container at lower courtyard fountain)

fb         Sedum species (Stonecrop – dark pink – in container at lower courtyard fountain)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE  

b          Anemonopsis macrophylla (False anemone – white to pale lavender)         

b          Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink)b      Egeria densa (Elodea – white – in upper Koi Pond)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fbb       Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish – mophead/hortensia + lacecap)

b          Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow – few flowers)

b          Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

fb,+     Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

MARCH BANK

fb         Anemonopsis maacrophylla (False anemone – white to pale lavender)       

pb        Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – pink)

fb         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

pb        Desmodium glutinosum (Pointed-leaved tick-trefoil – light pink)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fbb       Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fbb       Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

pb        Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 1 flower)

b          Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

pf         Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown brown)

pf         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – pink turning brown)

b          Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

pb        Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)

fb         Thalictrum rochebrunianum (Rue – lavender – in stream)    

GARDEN LANE

ber       Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain tree – greenish yellow seed pods turning brown)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

fb         Sophora japonica ‘Regent’ (Scholar tree cultivar – white)

ICEWELL TERRACE

ber       Aralia racemosa (Spikenard – greenish berries)

pf         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

PINETUM

ber       Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green to wine red fruits – few)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white)

pb        Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Kerria ‘Golden Guinea’ (Japanese kerria cultivar – golden yellow)

ber       Malus species (Flowering crabapple)

pb        Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

pb        Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum – greenish white)

SUNDIAL GARDEN          

pb        Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)   

ENCHANTED WOOD

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)         

pb        Anemone hupehensis (Anemone – pink)

fb         Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – white, pink)

pf         Clethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ (Summersweet cultivar – white)

pb        Clethra barbinervis (Japanese clethra – white)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

b          Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – greenish turning brown)

pb        Hydrangea aspera var. sargentiana (Sargent’s hydrangea – greenish to brown)

pf         Hydrangea involucrata (Bracted hydrangea – blue or pink with white lacecap turning greenish – firm spherical buds)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – greenish to brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – greenish)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Veitchii’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – greenish lacecap; very large sterile florets)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata (Panicle hydrangea – greenish white)

pf         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – greenish turning pink)

fb         Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow – few flowers)

pf,+     Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

OAK HILL–East Side

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed = pink – in meadow at bottom of hill)        

pb        Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white – in hillside meadow)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fb         Hydrangea involucrata ‘Tama Azisai’ (Bracted hydrangea – white with blue, pink)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red – at Quarry outlet stream)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

pf         Rhododendron prunifolium (Plumleaf azalea – bright red)

ber       Styrax obassia (Fragrant snowbell – oval green berries)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

ber       Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)

OAK HILL-West Side      

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

pf         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – pinkish cones)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb         Clematis heracleifolia var. davidiana (Tube clematis – blue)

fb         Clethra alnifolia cv. ‘Rosea’ (Summersweet cultivar – pale pink)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Heuchera species (Alumroot – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red)

fb,+     Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple, rare white)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

SYCAMORE HILL

ber       Aesculus pavia (Red buckeye – lumpy tan fruit)

ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, bean-like green to brown seed pods)

ber       Chionanthus virginicus (American fringe tree – oval green berries)

ber       Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – ‘pebbly’ green fruit turning red)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)  

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

pf         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ (‘Unique’ panicle hydrangea – white turning greenish)

fb         Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

fb         Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple, white)

pb        Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

pb        Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winners’ Circle rose – red)

pb        Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink to dark rose)

ber       Styrax obassia (Fragrant snowbell – oval green berries)

fb         Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white)

ber       Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white berries turning orange/red-orange)

ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – yellowish berries)

pb        Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – red)

pb        Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

fbb       Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-son tree – white) 

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – greenish to brown)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar (Bigleaf hydrangea – pale pink turning brown)

pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown – at Museum bridge)

fb         Liriope muscari (Lily-turf – purple ‘beads’)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

fb         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow – along Clenny Run)

GREENHOUSE AREA

fb         Echinacea species (Coneflower – pink)

pf         Echinacea species (Coneflower – white)

fb         Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

pb        Hieracium species (Hawkweed – golden yellow)

fb         Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple – few plants)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Humulus lupulus (Hops – greenish turning brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue, dark rose-pink turning brown)

fb         Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple)

ber       Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – shiny purple seed pods)

pf         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

pb        Magnolia soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)      

ber       Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – oval brown seed pods)

ber       Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – bright red seed pods)

b          Sedum spectabile variety (Showy stonecrop – pink)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

fb         Agrimonia species (Agrimony – yellow)      

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

ber       Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – long green bean-like seed pods)

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias tubersoa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

pb        Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)

fb         Centaurea maculata (Spotted knapweed – purple)

fb         Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – pink)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

pf         Desmodium species (Tick trefoil – dark pink)

pf         Erogeron annuus (Fleabane – white)

fb         Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

pb        Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Red’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – red – along Quarry outlet stream)

pb        Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna White’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – white – along Quarry outlet stream)

fb         Hibiscus palustris (Swamp rose-mallow – red, pale pink, white – along Quarry outlet stream & Clenny Run)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

b          Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)

b          Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple – at Quarry outlet stream)

fb         Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed – white)

fb         Mentha species (Mint – lavender)

fb         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow)

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

fb         Physalis subglabrata (Smooth ground cherry – pale yellow with maroon center)

b          Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – along Quarry stream)

fb         Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

b          Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

pf         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple) 

fb         Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

pf         Cassia fasciculata (Partridge pea – yellow)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white)

b          Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed – white)

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

fb         Physalis subglabrata (Smooth ground cherry – pale yellow with maroon center)

b          Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries)

b          Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

pf         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report 32

Bloom Report #32

August 10, 2022
89 F, Sunny

Lobelia cordinalis

Check these out:

  • Flowery welcome:  The blooms of soft pink glossy abelia (Abelia x grandiflora0 and the white panicles of pee gee hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’) are welcoming visitors at the entry gate.
  • Lots of Magic — Lilies:  The light pink magic lilies (Lycoris squamigera) are in full bloom this week.  See them in great abundance at the Visitor Center Garden Tram stop, in Azalea Woods, along the lower March Walk from the Koi Ponds to the bridge, and in Enchanted Woods.  They appear in smaller numbers in some other areas of the gardens.
  • Brightest spot: Visit the east side of Oak Hill to see the dazzling bright red blossoms, now in petal fall, of the late blooming plumleaf azalea (Rhododendron prunifolium). 
  • Panicle Hydrangeas:  The pee gee hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’) are at their best at the entry gates and on Sycamore Hill.  Their show is just starting on the Summer Shrub Slope.
  • Escape the heat:  The glade from the March Walk to the Icewell Terrace walk is an ocean of green ferns that, together with the tree canopy, create a cool oasis.  Try it!

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, bean-like green to brown seed pods)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Gallium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fbb       Heptacodium miconioides (Seven son tree – white)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

pf         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish purple)

pb        Vitex agnus castus (Chaste tree – blue)

LAGOONS

fb         Agrimonia species (Agrimony – yellow)

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fbb       Aster novae-angliae (New England aster – purple)

pb        Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush – white, ‘hairy’ spheres)

pf         Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)

pf         Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

fb         Commelina communis (Dayflower – pale blue)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – pink, white)

b          Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Desmodium species (Tick trefoil – dark pink)

pf         Erigeron annuus (Fleabane – white)

fb         Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white)

fb         Helianthus species (Sunflower – yellow)

pb        Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple)

fb         Hibiscus palustris (Swamp rose-mallow – red, pink, white)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

pb        Hypericum ellipticum (Pale St. John’swort – yellow)

b          Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red)

fb         Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

b          Lobelia species (Lobelia – tiny, sparse purple flowers)

pb        Ludwigia alternifolia (Seedbox – yellow)

fb         Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed – white)

ber       Maclura pomifera (Osage orange – ‘pebbly’ softball-sized green fruits – along Clenny Run)

pb        Mondarda fistulosa (Wild bergamot – pale lavender)

b          Oxalsi species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

fb         Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries)

fb         Prunella vulgaris (Self-heal – purple)

fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

ber       Rubus species (Brambles – red berries)

pb        Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

ber       Rumex species (Dock – rusty brown spike)

ber       Sambucus species (Elderberry – dark purple berries)

fb         Scutellaria species (Skullcap – purple)

fb         Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow – few flowers)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

b          Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

fb         Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)

b          Vernonia novaboracensis (New York ironweed – dark purple)

pb        Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

pf         Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white)

fb         Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon – rosy purple)

b          Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

pb        Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree – blue, pink)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue, pink turning brown)

pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown)

pf         Wisteria frutescens (Wisteria – purple)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

b          Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

fb,+     Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb,+     Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

AZALEA WOODS

ber       Aralia racemosa (Spikenard – greenish berries)

b          Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish)

fb         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

fb         Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago – intense blue)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Eupatorium variety (Joe Pye weed – dark pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)

b          Phyrma leptostachya (Lopseed – tiny lavender to reddish purple flowers)

pb        Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 2 flowers)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS  

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

b          Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

fb         Liriope muscari (Lily-turf – purple ‘beads’)

pf         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green fuzzy ‘cones’)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

ber       Arisaema triphyllum (Jack-in-the-pulpit – yellow ‘berries’ turning orange)

pf         Hemerocallis Stout hybrids (Hybrid daylily – yellow, golden yellow, orange, bi-color – at Bath House)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Stnadard’ hosta – white – along Clenny Run)

pf         Lagerstroemia x ‘Sioux’ (Crape myrtle – dark pink)

ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green fuzzy ‘cones’)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – at Bath House)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

b          Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)         

pb        Astilbe chinensis var. pumila (Astilbe – lavender rose, light pink)

pb        Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)

pf         Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

fb,+     Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white)

fbb       Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ (Panicle hydrangea cultivar – white)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

pb        Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white turning greenish)

b          Liriope muscari (Lily-turf – purple ‘beads’)

b          Nymphaea species (Waterlily – white)

fbb       Sedum spectabile (Showy stonecrop – pink – in container at lower courtyard fountain)

fb         Sedum species (Stonecrop – dark pink – in container at lower courtyard fountain)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE  

fbb       Anemonopsis macrophylla (False anemone – white to pale lavender)         

pb        Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – lavender-pink)

fbb       Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink)

b          Egeria densa (Elodea – white – in upper Koi Pond)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fbb       Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish – mophead/hortensia + lacecap)

b          Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow – few flowers)

b          Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

fb,+     Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – ivory cones)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

MARCH BANK

fbb       Anemonopsis maacrophylla (False anemone – white to pale lavender)       

pb        Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – pink)

fb         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

pb        Desmodium glutinosum (Pointed-leaved tick-trefoil – light pink)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fbb       Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fbb       Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

pb        Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 2 flowers)

b          Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

pf         Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fbb       Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown brown)

pf,+     Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – pink turning brown)

b          Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

pb        Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)

fb         Thalictrum rochebrunianum (Rue – lavender – in stream)    

GARDEN LANE

ber       Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain tree – greenish yellow seed pods)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

fb         Sophora japonica ‘Regent’ (Scholar tree cultivar – white)

ICEWELL TERRACE

ber       Aralia racemosa (Spikenard – greenish berries)

fb         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fbb       Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

PINETUM

ber       Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green to wine red fruits – few)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white)

pb        Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

b          Kerria ‘Golden Guinea’ (Japanese kerria cultivar – golden yellow)

ber       Malus species (Flowering crabapple – green berries)

pb        Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

pb        Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum – greenish white)

SUNDIAL GARDEN          

pb        Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)   

ber       Rosa pimpinellifolia var. altaica (Scotch rose – dark red rose hips)

ENCHANTED WOOD

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)         

fb         Anemone hupehensis (Anemone – pink)

b          Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – white, pink)

fb         Clethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ (Summersweet cultivar – white)

pb        Clethra barbinervis (Japanese clethra – white)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fbb       Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – white turning greenish)

pb        Hydrangea aspera var. sargentiana (Sargent’s hydrangea – greenish to brown)

pf         Hydrangea involucrata (Bracted hydrangea – blue or pink with white lacecap turning greenish – firm spherical buds)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – greenish to brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – greenish)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Veitchii’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white turning greenish lacecap; very large sterile florets)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata (Panicle hydrangea – greenish white)

pf         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – greenish turning pink)

pb        Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofuji’ (Mountain hydrangea – greenish)

b          Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow – few flowers)

fb,+     Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

pb        Lysimachia clethroides (Goose-neck loosestrife – white)

OAK HILL–East Side

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed = pink – in meadow at bottom of hill)        

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender – in meadow at bottom of hill)  

pb        Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white – in hillside meadow)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow – at bottom of hill)

fb         Hydrangea involucrata ‘Tama Azisai’ (Bracted hydrangea – white with blue, pink)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red – at Quarry outlet stream)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

pf         Rhododendron prunifolium (Plumleaf azalea – bright red)

ber       Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)

OAK HILL-West Side      

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – pinkish cones)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

b          Clematis heracleifolia var. davidiana (Tube clematis – blue)

fb         Clethra alnifolia cv. ‘Rosea’ (Summersweet cultivar – pale pink)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Heuchera species (Alumroot – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fb         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red)

b,+       Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple, rare white)

b          Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

SYCAMORE HILL

ber       Aesculus pavia (Red buckeye – lumpy tan fruit)

ber       Chionanthus virginicus (American fringe tree – oval green berries)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)  

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ (‘Unique’ panicle hydrangea – white)

b          Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

fb         Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

pb        Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

pb        Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winners’ Circle rose – red)

pb        Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink to dark rose)

ber       Styrax obassia (Fragrant snowbell – oval green berries)

fb         Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white)

ber       Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white berries turning orange/red-orange)

ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – yellowish berries)

pb        Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

fbb       Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-son tree – white) 

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – greenish to brown)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar (Bigleaf hydrangea – pale pink turning brown)

pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown – at Museum bridge)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

GREENHOUSE AREA

fb         Echinacea species (Coneflower – white, pink)

fb         Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – golden yellow)

fb         Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple – few plants)

b          Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Humulus lupulus (Hops – greenish turning brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue, dark rose-pink turning brown)

fb         Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple)

ber       Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – shiny purple seed pods)

fb         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

pb        Magnolia soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)      

ber       Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – oval brown seed pods)

ber       Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – bright red seed pods)

b          Sedum spectabile variety (Showy stonecrop – pink)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

fb         Agrimonia species (Agrimony – yellow)      

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias tubersoa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

pf         Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)

fb         Centaurea maculata (Spotted knapweed – purple)

fb         Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Desmodium species (Tick trefoil – dark pink)

fb         Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Red’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – red – along Quarry outlet stream)

pb        Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna White’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – white – along Quarry outlet stream)

fb         Hibiscus palustris (Swamp rose-mallow – red, pale pink, white – along Quarry outlet stream & Clenny Run)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

b          Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple – at Quarry outlet stream)

fb         Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed – white)

fb         Mentha species (Mint – lavender)

fb         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow – along Quarry outlet stream)

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

fb         Physalis subglabrata (Smooth ground cherry – pale yellow with maroon center)

b          Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – along Quarry stream)

fb         Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

b          Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

pf         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple) 

fb         Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)

b          Vernonia novaboracensis (New York ironweed – deep purple)

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

fb         Cassia fasciculata (Partridge pea – yellow)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Physalis subglabrata (Smooth ground cherry – pale yellow with maroon center)

b          Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

b          Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report 31

Bloom Report #31

August 3, 2022
89 F, Sunny

Lobelia siphilitica

Check these out:

  • Flowery welcome:  The blooms of soft pink glossy abelia (Abelia x grandiflora0 and the white panicles of pee gee hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculate ‘Grandiflora’) are welcoming visitors at the entry gate.
  • Brightest spot: Visit the east side of Oak Hill to see the dazzling bright red blossoms of the late blooming plumleaf azalea (Rhododendron prunifolium). 
  • The magic is starting:  The light pink magic lilies (Lycoris squamigera) are starting to bloom at the Garden Tram stop near the Visitor Center and in other areas of the gardens.
  • Panicle Hydrangeas:  The pee gee hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’) are at their best at the entry gates and on Sycamore Hill.  Their show is just starting on the Summer Shrub Slope.
  • Escape the heat:  The glade from the March Walk to the Icewell Terrace walk is an ocean of green ferns that, together with the tree canopy, create a cool oasis.  Try it!
  • Everywhere: But, listed only here:
    • The tiny white-to-pale-pink daisies of fleabane (Erigeron annuus) are in petal fall throughout the Estate. 
    • White clover (Trifolium repens) in the fields and lawns is providing nectar and pollen for the pollinators and nitrogen for the soil.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, bean-like green to brown seed pods)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Gallium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fbb       Heptacodium miconioides (Seven son tree – white)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

pf         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish purple)

pb        Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)

pf         Vitex agnus castus (Chaste tree – blue)

LAGOONS

pb        Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)

fb         Agrimonia species (Agrimony – yellow)

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

pb        Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue – far side of Clenny Run)

pb        Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush – white, ‘hairy’ spheres)

fb         Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – pink, white)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

b          Desmodium species (Tick trefoil – dark pink)

fb         Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white)

fb         Helianthus species (Sunflower – yellow)

fb         Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple)

fb         Hibiscus palustris (Swamp rose-mallow – red, pink, white)

pb        Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

pb        Hypericum ellipticum (Pale St. John’swort – yellow)

b          Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)

fb         Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

b          Lobelia species (Lobelia – tiny, sparse purple flowers)

pb        Ludwigia alternifolia (Seedbox – yellow)

ber       Maclura pomifera (Osage orange – ‘pebbly’ softball-sized green fruits – along Clenny Run)

pf         Mondarda fistulosa (Wild bergamot – pale lavender)

fb         Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries)

fb         Prunella vulgaris (Self-heal – purple)

fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

ber       Rubus species (Brambles – red berries)

pf         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

ber       Rumex species (Dock – rusty brown spike)

fb         Scutellaria species (Skullcap – purple)

fb         Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow – few flowers)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

fbb       Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)

b          Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

b          Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

pf         Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white)

fb         Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon – rosy purple)

b          Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

pf         Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree – blue, pink)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue, pink turning brown)

pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown)

fb         Wisteria frutescens (Wisteria – purple)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

b          Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

b          Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)

b          Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

fbb       Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

b          Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

AZALEA WOODS

pb        Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

ber       Aralia racemosa (Spikenard – greenish berries)

pb        Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fbb       Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white turning greenish)

fbb       Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

fb         Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago – intense blue)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fb         Eupatorium variety (Joe Pye weed – dark pink)

fbb       Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

b          Phlox paniculate (Garden phlox – pink)

b          Phyrma leptostachya (Lopseed – tiny lavender to reddish purple flowers)

pb        Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 10 flowers)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS  

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

fbb       Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

b          Liriope muscari (Lily-turf – purple ‘beads’)

fb         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green fuzzy ‘cones’)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

pf         Hemerocallis Stout hybrids (Hybrid daylily – yellow, golden yellow, orange, bi-color – at Bath House)

b          Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Stnadard’ hosta – white – along Clenny Run)

fb         Lagerstroemia x ‘Sioux’ (Crape myrtle – dark pink)

ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green fuzzy ‘cones’)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – at Bath House)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)       

pf         Agapanthus variety (Lily of the Nile – White, blue – in large pots) 

pf,+     Astilbe chinensis var. pumila (Astilbe – lavender rose, light pink)

pb        Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)

fb         Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

b          Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

pf         Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white turning greenish)

b          Nymphaea species (Waterlily – white)

fbb       Sedum spectabile (Showy stonecrop – pink – in container at lower courtyard fountain)

fbb       Sedum species (Stonecrop – dark pink – in container at lower courtyard fountain)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE  

pb        Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – lavender-pink)

fb         Egeria densa (Elodea – white – in upper Koi Pond)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fbb       Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish – mophead/hortensia + lacecap)

b          Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – ivory cones)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

fb         Pontederia cordata (Pickerelweed – blue)

MARCH BANK

pf         Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – pink)

pf         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

b          Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

pb        Desmodium glutinosum (Pointed-leaved tick-trefoil – light pink)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fbb       Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

b          Lilium species (Lily – orange – 2 flowers)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

pb        Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 3 flowers)

pb        Thalictrum rochebrunianum (Rue – lavender)

b          Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fb         Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

fbb       Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fbb       Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown brown)

pf,+     Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – pink turning brown)

fbb       Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

pb        Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)

fb         Thalictrum rochebrunianum (Rue – lavender – in stream)    

GARDEN LANE

ber       Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain tree – greenish yellow seed pods)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

b          Sophora japonica ‘Regent’ (Scholar tree cultivar – white)

ICEWELL TERRACE

ber       Aralia racemosa (Spikenard – greenish berries)

fbb       Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fb         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

b          Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

PINETUM

ber       Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green to wine red fruits – few)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white)

pb        Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

pb        Kerria ‘Golden Guinea’ (Japanese kerria cultivar – golden yellow – 2 flowers)

ber       Malus species (Flowering crabapple – green berries)

pb        Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

pb        Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum – greenish white)

SUNDIAL GARDEN          

pb        Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)   

ber       Rosa pimpinellifolia var. altaica (Scotch rose – dark red rose hips)

ENCHANTED WOOD

fb         Anemone hupehensis (Anemone – pink)

fbb       Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – white, pink)

b          Clethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ (Summersweet cultivar – white)

pb        Clethra barbinervis (Japanese clethra – white)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fbb       Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – white turning greenish)

pb        Hydrangea aspera var. sargentiana (Sargent’s hydrangea – greenish to brown)

fb         Hydrangea involucrata (Bracted hydrangea – blue or pink with white lacecap – firm spherical buds)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – greenish to brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – greenish)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Veitchii’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white turning greenish lacecap; very large sterile florets)

b          Hydrangea paniculata (Panicle hydrangea – white)

pf         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – greenish turning pink)

pb        Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofuji’ (Mountain hydrangea – greenish)

b          Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow – few flowers)

b          Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

pb        Lysimachia clethroides (Goose-neck loosestrife – white)

OAK HILL–East Side

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender – in meadow at bottom of hill)  

pb        Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white – in hillside meadow)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

fbb       Hydrangea involucrata ‘Tama Azisai’ (Bracted hydrangea – white with blue, pink)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red – at Quarry outlet stream)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

fb         Rhododendron prunifolium (Plumleaf azalea – bright red)

ber       Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)

OAK HILL-West Side      

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – ivory cones)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

b          Clematis heracleifolia var. davidiana (Tube clematis – blue)

fb         Clethra alnifolia cv. ‘Rosea’ (Summersweet cultivar – pale pink)

pb        Cyrilla racemiflora (Swamp cyrilla/leatherwood – white)

fb         Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white, pale lavender-pink)

fbb       Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Heuchera species (Alumroot – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)

b          Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

fb         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red)

b          Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

b          Primula species (Candelabra primrose – white – 1 plant)

b          Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

SYCAMORE HILL

ber       Aesculus pavia (Red buckeye – lumpy tan fruit)

ber       Chionanthus virginicus (American fringe tree – oval green berries)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)  

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

fb         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ (‘Unique’ panicle hydrangea – white)

pb        Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

b          Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)

pb        Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

pb        Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winners’ Circle rose – red)

pb        Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink to dark rose)

ber       Styrax obassia (Fragrant snowbell – oval green berries)

fb         Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white)

ber       Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white berries turning orange/red-orange)

ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – yellowish berries)

pb        Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – red)

pb        Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

fbb       Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-son tree – white) 

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue lacecap, pink mophead turning greenish to brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar (Bigleaf hydrangea – pale pink turning brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fuji Waterfall’ (Bigleaf hydrangea cultivar – white turning greenish)

pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown – at Museum bridge)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

b          Oxydendron arboreum (Sourwood – white – behind Cottage)

GREENHOUSE AREA

fb         Echinacea species (Coneflower – white, pink)

fb         Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

b          Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple – few plants)

fbb       Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)

pf         Humulus lupulus (Hops – greenish turning brown)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue, dark rose-pink turning brown)

fb         Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple)

ber       Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – shiny purple seed pods)

pb        Lathyrus odoratus (Annual sweet pea – pink)

fb         Lycoris squamigera (Magic lily – pink)

pb        Magnolia soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)      

ber       Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – oval green to brown seed pods)

ber       Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – bright red seed pods)

fbb       Sedum spectabile variety (Showy stonecrop – pink)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

fb         Agrimonia species (Agrimony – yellow)      

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Asclepias tubersoa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

pf         Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)

fb         Centaurea maculata (Spotted knapweed – purple)

fb         Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)

pb        Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

b          Desmodium species (Tick trefoil – dark pink)

fb         Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Red’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – red – along Quarry outlet stream)

fb         Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna White’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – white – along Quarry outlet stream)

fb         Hibiscus palustris (Swamp rose-mallow – pale pink, white – along Quarry outlet stream & Clenny Run)

b          Ludwigia alternifolia (Seedbox – yellow)

fb         Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed – white)

fb         Mentha species (Mint – pale lavender)

fb         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow – along Quarry outlet stream)

b          Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – along Quarry stream)

fb         Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

b          Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

pf         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple) 

fb         Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)

b          Vernonia novaboracensis (New York ironweed – deep purple)

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

fb         Allium cernuum (Nodding onion – pink)

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

b          Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report 28

Bloom Report #28

July 13, 2022
89 F, Sunny

Doublefile Viburnum

Check these out:

  • Hosta Tsunami! :  The rich purple of blue hosta (Hosta ventricosa) can be seen throughout the gardens.  The great wave of hosta bloom spikes extends from Garden Lane down the March Walk bank and to the walk on the far side of the stream.  The Quarry Garden hillside is covered in pale-lavender-to-white spikes of hybrid ‘Honeybells’ hosta (Hosta plantaginea x lancifolia ‘Honeybells’).
  • Hydrangeas:  Hydrangeas – with both mophead/hortensia and lacecap flowers, including bigleaf (Hydrangea macrophylla), smooth (Hydrangea arborescens), oakleaf (Hydrangea quercifolia) and mountain (Hydrangea serrata) – are blooming throughout the Gardens.  Visit Enchanted Woods to see the largest collection of species & varieties.
  • Brilliant Berries:  The shiny bright red berries of doublefile viburnum (Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum) can be seen throughout the estate in addition to areas of the garden listed below.  They look like Venetian glass!
  • Escape the heat:  The glade from the March Walk to the Icewell Terrace walk is an ocean of green ferns that, together with the tree canopy, create a cool oasis.  Try it!
  • Everywhere: But, listed only here:
    • The tiny white-to-pale-pink daisies of fleabane (Erigeron annuus) are blooming throughout the Estate. 
    • White clover (Trifolium repens) in the fields and lawns is providing nectar and pollen for the pollinators and nitrogen for the soil.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

b          Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

pf         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

pf         Hosta species (Hosta – pale lavender)

fbb       Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

fb         Linaria vulgaris (Butter-and-eggs – yellow – at far edge of parking lot)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

b          Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish purple)

b          Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)

fb         Vitex agnus castus (Chaste tree – blue)

LAGOONS

fb         Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)

b          Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

pb        Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue – far side of Clenny Run)

fb         Cirsaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

pb        Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – pink, white)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

b          Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Helianthus species (Sunflower – yellow)

fb         Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple)

pb        Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb         Hypericum ellipticum (Pale St. John’swort – yellow)

b          Mondarda fistulosa (Wild bergamot – pale lavender)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

pb        Rosa species (Rose – white – 1 flower)

ber       Rubus species (Brambles – red berries)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

fb         Rumex species (Dock – rusty spike)

fbb       Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow – few flowers)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

pb        Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

fb         Verbena hastata (Blue vervain – small dark blue flowers)

pf         Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

fb         Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white)

pb        Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

pb        Hemerocallis species (Daylily – yellow)

fb         Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon – rosy purple)

fb         Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree – blue, pink)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

pf         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue, pink)

pf         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white turning pink)

fb         Rhododendron maximum hybrid (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

b          Wisteria frutescens (Wisteria – purple)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

b          Hosta species (Hosta – pale lavender to white)

fbb       Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

b          Hypericum ellipticum (Pale St. John’swort – yellow)

SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

PEONY GARDEN

pb        Nepeta faasenii ‘Junior Walker’ (Catmint – blue)

AZALEA WOODS

pf         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

b          Aralia racemosa (Spikenard – greenish white)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

pf         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

b          Hypericum ellipticum (Pale St. John’swort – yellow)

pb        Lysimachia ciliata (Fringed loosestrife – yellow)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

b          Ceraostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago – intense blue)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

pb        Hesperis matronails (Dame’s rocket – purple – 1 flower)

b          Phyrma leptostachya (Lopseed – tiny lavender to reddish purple flowers)

pb        Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 3 flowers)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS  

b          Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

pf         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

pb        Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

pf         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange – at end of Library to Bath House)

pf,+     Hemerocallis  Stout hybrids (Hybrid daylily – golden yellow, bi-color – at Bath House)

b          Lagerstroemia x ‘Sioux’ (Crape myrtle – dark pink)

fb         Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL         

fb         Agapanthus variety (Lily of the Nile – White, blue – in large pots) 

fb,+     Astilbe chinensis var. pumila (Astilbe – lavender rose)

b          Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)

pf         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

pf         Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white turning greenish)

pb        Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay magnolia – white)

b          Nymphaea species (Waterlily)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE  

pf         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb         Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – lavender-pink)

fb         Egeria densa (Elodea – white – in upper Koi Pond)

pb        Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

pf,+     Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

pf         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white turning greenish – mophead/hortensia + lacecap)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

b          Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow – 1 plant)

b          Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

b          Pontederia cordata (Pickerelweed – blue)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – ivory cones)

fb         Rhododendron maximum hybrid (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

MARCH BANK

pf         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pb        Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb         Desmodium glutinosum (Pointed-leaved tick-trefoil – light pink)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

pf,++   Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

fbb       Lilium species (Lily – orange)

pf         Lysimachia clethroides (Goose-neck loosestrife – white)

pf         Thalictrum aquilegifolium (Meadow rue – white)

b          Thalictrum rochebrunanum (Rue – lavender)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fb         Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – pink)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

pf         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white turning greenish)

fb,+     Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white turning pink)

GARDEN LANE

pf         Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain tree – golden yellow)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

WINTERHAZEL WALK

pf         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

ICEWELL TERRACE

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fbb       Aralia racemosa (Spikenard – greenish)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

pf         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

b          Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

PINETUM

ber       Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green to wine red fruits – few)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

pf         Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

pb        Symphyotrichum lateriflorum ‘Lady in Black’ (Aster lateriflorus/calico aster – white with red center – new plantings)

SUNDIAL GARDEN          

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

ber       Rosa pimpinellifolia var. altaica (Scotch rose – dark red rose hips)

ENCHANTED WOOD

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Clethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ (Summersweet cultivar – white)

fb         Clethra barbinervis (Japanese clethra – white)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fb         Hosta species (Hosta – pale lavender to white)

pf         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – white turning greenish)

fb         Hydrangea aspera var. sargentiana (Sargent’s hydrangea – white & blue lacecap)

fbb       Hydrangea involucrata (Bracted hydrangea – blue or pink with white lacecap – firm spherical buds)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – greenish)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – lavender to pink to mauve rose to white turning greenish)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white turning pink)

fbb       Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofuji’ (Mountain hydrangea – white)

b          Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow – few flowers)

fb         Lysimachia clethroides (Goose-neck loosestrife – white)

pf         Rhododendron cumberlandense (Cumberland azalea – red-orange)

pf         Rhododendron maximum hybrid (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

pb        Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – greenish to tan)

pb        Weigela ‘Pink Princess’ (Weigela cultivar – pink – 6 flowers)

OAK HILL–East Side

pb        Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink, white)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fb         Hosta ‘Honeybells’ plantaginea x lancifolia (Hosta hybrid – pale lavender to white)

pf,+     Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – on hillside at Quarry bridge)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

b          Rhododendron prunifolium (Plumleaf azalea – bright red – 8 flowers)

OAK Hill-West Side

pb        Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – ivory cones)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pb        Dicentra eximia (Bleeding heart – pink)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Blue hosta – rich purple)

b          Heuchera species (Alumroot – white)

fb         Hosta elata (Giant plantain-lily – white)

fb,+     Hosta ‘Honeybells’ plantaginea x lancifolia (Hosta hybrid – pale lavender to white)

pf         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

pb        Primula species (Candelabra primrose – red, pink)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

SYCAMORE HILL

ber       Aesculus pavia (Red buckeye – lumpy tan fruit)

ber       Chionanthus virginicus (American fringe tree – oval green berries)

fbb       Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white)

pf         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)  

fbb       Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white)

b          Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ (‘Unique’ panicle hydrangea – white)

pb        Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

pb        Rosa ‘Bess Lovett’ (Large flowered climber rose – red)

pf         Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

fb         Stewartia ovata (Mountain stewartia – white)

pf         Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

b          Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white)

ber       Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white berries turning orange/red-orange)

pb        Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

pf         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

pf         Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue lacecap, pink mophead turning greenish)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fuji Waterfall’ (Bigleaf hydrangea cultivar – white)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – pink – at Museum bridge)

fbb       Oxydendron arboreum (Sourwood – white – behind Cottage)

GREENHOUSE AREA

b          Echinacea species (Coneflower – white)

pb        Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

b          Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple – few plants)

fb         Humulus lupulus (Hops – greenish)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – white, blue, dark rose-pink)

b          Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple)

fb         Lathyrus odoratus (Annual sweet pea – white with purple streaks)

b          Magnolia soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink – 3 buds)

fb         Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – blue, white, pink)      

ber       Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – oval green to brown seed pods)

pb        Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – white – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)

ber       Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – long, pointed green to brown seed pods – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)

fb         Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – bright red + small white florets)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Asclepias tubersoa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

fb         Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)

pf         Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white, pale pink)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fbb       Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna White’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – white – along Quarry outlet stream)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – 1 plant)

pb        Lysimachia ciliata (Fringed loosestrife – yellow)

pb        Lysimachia nummularia (Moneywort – bright yellow – very close to the ground)

b          Mentha species (Mint – pale lavender)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue)

fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

ber       Rubus species (Brambles – red berries)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – along Quarry stream)

fb         Rumex species (Dock – rusty spike)

b          Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

b          Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pf,+     Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow) 

b          Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

b          Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

b          Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report 25

Bloom Report #25

June 22, 2022
75 F, Partly Sunny

Fabulous Ferns

Check these out:

  • Oakleaf hydrangeas:  Check the view of the spectacular white oakleaf hydrangea blossoms (Hydrangea quericfolia) from Garden Lane just at the cut-leaf Japanese maple (Acer palmatum var. dissectum).
  • Hydrangeas:  The show is starting throughout the gardens.  The collection in Enchanted Wood has the largest collection.
  • Drifts of Daylilies: Orange daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) are putting on a great show around the Library – on the walkway to the Reflecting Pool and along Garden Lane – and in other areas of the gardens.  They are joined by yellow ‘Happy Returns’ (Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’) at the Brown Center.
  • Escape the heat:  The glade from the March Walk to the Icewell Terrace walk is an ocean of green ferns that, together with the tree canopy, create a cool oasis.  Try it!
  • Everywhere: But, listed only here:
    • The tiny white-to-pale-pink daisies of fleabane (Erigeron annuus) are blooming throughout the Estate. 
    • White clover (Trifolium repens) in the fields and lawns is providing nectar and pollen for the pollinators and nitrogen for the soil.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Catalpa bignonioides (Common catalpa – white)

fb         Hosta species (Hosta – pale lavender)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

pf         Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

fb         Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)

LAGOONS

fb         Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

pf         Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

fb         Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

b          Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – pink)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

pf         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

b          Helianthus species (Sunflower – yellow)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

pf         Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

fb         Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

fb         Rosa species (Rose – white)

b          Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

fb         Rumex species (Dock – rusty spike)

pf         Sambucus species (Elderberry – white)

fb         Scutellaria integrifolia (Hyssop skullcap – violet-blue with white stripes on lower ‘lip’/petal)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

pf         Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

fb         Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

b          Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb         Hemerocallis species (Daylily – yellow)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

pb        Digitalis grandiflora (Large yellow foxglove – light yellow)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue, pink)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

pb        Rhododendron hybrid ‘Late Purple’ (Rhododendron – purple)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

b          Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM

PEONY GARDEN

pf         Nepeta faasenii ‘Junior Walker’ (Catmint – blue)

AZALEA WOODS

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pf         Aegopodium podagraria (Bishop’s weed – white)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

pb        Lysimachia ciliata (Fringed loosestrife – yellow)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

pb        Deutzia gracilis (Slender deutzia – white)

b          Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple – 1 plant)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – red berries)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS  

fb         Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

b          Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

fb         Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions Pink’ (Astilbe – pale pink – at Bath House)

b          Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

fb,+     Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange – at end of Library to Bath House)

b          Hemerocallis  Stout hybrids (Hybrid daylily – golden yellow, bi-color – at Bath House)

fb         Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white – 1 flower at top)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL         

fbb       Astilbe chinensis var. pumila (Astilbe – lavender rose)

pf         Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white)

fb         Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white)

fb         Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay magnolia – white)

b          Nymphaea species (Waterlily – pink)

pf         Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

fb         Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s needle – creamy-white)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE  

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pb        Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)

fbb       Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – lavender-pink)

fb         Astilbe chinensis varieties (Astilbe – white, pink)

fb         Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – white)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

pf         Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

fb         Hemerocalllis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fbb       Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white – mophead/hortensia + lacecap)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

pf         Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry geranium – white)

MARCH BANK

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fbb       Desmodium glutinosum (Pointed-leaved tick-trefoil – light pink)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

pb        Syneilesis palmata (Shredded umbrella plant – off-white)

fb         Thalictrum aquilegifolium (Meadow rue – white)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fb         Aconitum species (Monkshood – white)

fbb       Astilbe biternata (False goat’s beard – white)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

b          Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb         Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

b          Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fb,+     Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb         Rhododendron catawbiense var. minus (Rhododendron – rose pink)

ICEWELL TERRACE

b          Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pb        Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – golden orange – 1 flower)

pb        Rhododendron kaempferi hybrids (Torch azalea hybrids – orange, coral-pink)

PINETUM

pf         Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’ (Astilbe – pale pink – at Latimeria Gates)

fb         Astilbe variety (Astilbe – white – at Latimeria Gates)

pb        Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – red, peach)

pf         Chaenomeles x superba ‘Perfecta’ (Flowering quince variety – light peach to ivory)

ber       Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green fruits – few)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

pf         Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

pb        Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum variety – white)

SUNDIAL GARDEN          

pb        Rosa pimpinellifolia var. altaica (Scotch rose – white – 1 flower)

ber       Rosa pimpinellifolia var. altaica (Scotch rose – orange rose hips)

pf         Spiraea japonica (Spiraea – pink)

pb        Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum variety – white)

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

b          Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink, white)

ENCHANTED WOOD

b          Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pf         Aegopodium podagraria (Bishop’s weed – white)

b          Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fbb       Clethra barbinervis (Japanese clethra – white)

fbb       Hosta species (Hosta)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – white)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – soft blue)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – lavender to pink to mauve rose)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb         Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofuji’ (Mountain hydrangea – white)

fbb       Lysimachia clethroides (Goose-neck loosestrife – white)

fb         Rhododendron cumberlandense (Cumberland azalea – red-orange)

pf         Rhododendron J.T. Lovett (Indica hybrid azalea – coral-pink)

pb        Rhododendron kaempferi hybrids (Torch azalea hybrids /light coral)

pf         Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

pb        Weigela ‘Pink Princess’ (Weigela cultivar – pink – 2 flowers)

OAK HILL–East Side

fb         Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink, white)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

pb        Rhododendron cumberlandense (Cumberland azalea – medium orange)

b          Rhododendron prunifolium (Pumleaf azalea – bright red – 2 flowers)

OAK HILL-West Side

pf         Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – ivory cones)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

pb        Rhododendron ‘Buccaneer’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – double orange)

pb        Rododendron keampferi hybrids (Torch azalea hybrids – coral, dark pink)

pb        Rhododendron ‘Mrs. CC Miller’ (Gable hybrid azalea (double red-orange)

pb        Rhododendron ‘Scout’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – red)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb         Astilbe thunbergia ‘Ostrich Plume’ (Astilbe varieties – pink, white)

fbb       Hosta ‘Honeybells’ (Hosta variety – white)

fb         Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

b          Iris ensata ‘Favorite’ (Japanese iris cultivar – blue)

b          Iris hexagona (Dixie iris – purple with yellow marking)

fb         Iris prismatica (Slender blue flag iris – dark blue)

fb         Lilium species (Lily – bright orange)

b          Rhododendron catawbiense var. minus (Small tree rhododendron – lavender-pink)

pf         Spigelia marylandica (Indian pink – red with yellow center)

SYCAMORE HILL

fb         Catalpa bignonioides (Common catalpa – white)

pb        Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

pf         Deutzia chunii (Chunii deutzia – white)

pb        Deutzia species (Deutzia – white)

pb        Deutzia x magnifica (Showy deutzia – double white)

pb        Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)

fb         Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

pb        Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)

pb        Rosa ‘Bess Lovett’ (Large flowered climber rose – red)

pf,+     Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

fb         Rosa ‘New Dawn’ (‘New Dawn’ rose – palest pink)

pb        Rosa ‘Pink Leda’ (Damask rose hybrid – pink – at Bristol Folly)

b          Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red)

pf         Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink)

pf         Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

fb         Syringa retusis (Tree lilac – off-white)

pf         Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’ (Smooth witherod variety – white)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – red berries)

pf         Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

pb        Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

pf         Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white – along Clenny Run)

b          Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue lacecap, pink mophead)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fuji Waterfall’ (Bigleaf hydrangea cultivar – white)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white – at Museum bridge)

fb         Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

pb        Rhododendron ‘Beni Kurishimi’ (Satsuma azalea hybrid – double red-orange – lower side of Cottage)

pb        Rhododendron indicum ‘Balsaminaeflorum’ (Azalea – double orange – behind Cottage)

pb        Rhododendron hybrid ‘Late Purple’ (Rhododendron hybrid – purple)

pb        Rhododendron maximum (Rhododendron – pale lavender to white)

fb         Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)

GREENHOUSE AREA

pb        Calycanthus floridus (Sweetshrub – purplish-brown – at far edge of parking lot)

fb         Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

b          Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple – few plants)

b          Humulus lupulus (Hops – greenish)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – white)

b          Lathyrus latifolius (Perennial sweet pea – fuchsia)

fb         Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – blue, white, pink)      

ber       Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – oval green to brown seed pods)

pb        Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)

fbb       Rhododendron maximum (Rosebay rhododendron – white to very pale pink)

fb         Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – bright red + small white florets)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

b          Allium vineale (Field garlic – lavender-pink)

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

pf         Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

fb         Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)

fb         Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

pf         Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

fb         Lysimachia ciliata (Fringed loosestrife – yellow)

fb         Lysimachia nummularia (Moneywort – bright yellow – very close to the ground)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue)

pb        Potentilla canadensis (Dwarf cinquefoil – golden yellow)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – along Quarry stream)

fb         Rumex species (Dock – rusty spike)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

pf         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pf,+     Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report 26

Bloom Report #26

June 29, 2022
81 F, Sunny

Stout hybrid daylilies

Check these out:

  • Hydrangeas:  Hydrangeas – with both mophead/hortensia and lacecap flowers, including bigleaf (Hydrangea macrophylla), smooth (Hydrangea arborescens), oakleaf (Hydrangea quercifolia) and mountain (Hydrangea serrata) – are blooming throughout the Gardens.  Visit Enchanted Woods to see the largest collection of species & varieties.
  • Oakleaf hydrangeas:  Check the view of the spectacular white oakleaf hydrangea blossoms (Hydrangea quericfolia) from Garden Lane just at the cut-leaf Japanese maple (Acer palmatum var. dissectum).
  • Drifts of Daylilies: Orange daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) are putting on a great show around the Library – on the walkway to the Reflecting Pool and along Garden Lane – and in other areas of the gardens.  They are joined by yellow ‘Happy Returns’ (Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’) at the Brown Center.
  • Escape the heat:  The glade from the March Walk to the Icewell Terrace walk is an ocean of green ferns that, together with the tree canopy, create a cool oasis.  Try it!
  • Everywhere: But, listed only here:
    • The tiny white-to-pale-pink daisies of fleabane (Erigeron annuus) are blooming throughout the Estate. 
    • White clover (Trifolium repens) in the fields and lawns is providing nectar and pollen for the pollinators and nitrogen for the soil.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Hosta species (Hosta – pale lavender)

pf         Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

LAGOONS

fb         Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)

b          Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue – far side of Clenny Run)

pf         Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

pf         Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – pink, white)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

pf         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

b          Helianthus species (Sunflower – yellow)

fb         Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple)

pb        Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

fb         Rosa species (Rose – white)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

fb         Rumex species (Dock – rusty spike)

pb        Sambucus species (Elderberry – white)

fb         Scutellaria integrifolia (Hyssop skullcap – violet-blue with white stripes on lower ‘lip’/petal)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

pb        Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

fb         Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb         Hemerocallis species (Daylily – yellow)

fbb       Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree – blue, pink)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

pb        Digitalis grandiflora (Large yellow foxglove – light yellow)

fbb       Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue, pink)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb         Rhododendron maximum hybrid (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

pb        Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

fb         Rhododendron maximum hybrid (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

PEONY GARDEN

pb        Nepeta faasenii ‘Junior Walker’ (Catmint – blue)

AZALEA WOODS

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

pb        Lysimachia ciliata (Fringed loosestrife – yellow)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fb         Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple – 1 plant)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – red berries)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS  

fbb       Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – righ purple)

fb         Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

pb        Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions Pink’ (Astilbe – pale pink – at Bath House)

fb,++   Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange – at end of Library to Bath House)

fb,+     Hemerocallis  Stout hybrids (Hybrid daylily – golden yellow, bi-color – at Bath House)

fb         Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL         

b          Astilbe chinensis var. pumila (Astilbe – lavender rose)

fb         Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)

fb,+     Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fbb       Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white)

fb         Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white)

pf         Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay magnolia – white)

b          Nymphaea species (Waterlily)

pf         Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

pf         Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s needle – creamy-white)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE  

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

b          Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – lavender-pink)

fb         Astilbe chinensis varieties (Astilbe – white, pink)

fb         Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – white)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

b          Egeria densa (Elodea – white – in upper Koi Pond)

pf         Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

fb,+     Hemerocalllis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb         Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (Hosta cultivar – pale lavender)

fbb       Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white – mophead/hortensia + lacecap)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb         Rhododendron auriculatum (Rhododendron – white)

fb         Rhododendron maximum hybrid (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

pb        Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry geranium – white)

MARCH BANK

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

b          Desmodium glutinosum (Pointed-leaved tick-trefoil – light pink)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fbb,++ Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

pb        Syneilesis palmata (Shredded umbrella plant – off-white)

fb         Thalictrum aquilegifolium (Meadow rue – white)

fbb       Thalictrum rochebrunanum (Rue – lavender)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fb         Astilbe biternata (False goat’s beard – white)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fbb       Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

pf         Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fb,+     Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

pf         Rhododendron catawbiense var. minus (Rhododendron – rose pink)

GARDEN LANE

fb         Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain tree – golden yellow)

ICEWELL TERRACE

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fbb       Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

PINETUM

pb        Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’ (Astilbe – pale pink – at Latimeria Gates)

pb        Astilbe variety (Astilbe – white – at Latimeria Gates)

pb        Chaenomeles x superba ‘Perfecta’ (Flowering quince variety – light peach to ivory)

ber       Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green to wine red fruits – few)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

pf         Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

pb        Kerria japonica ‘Golden Guinea’ (Japanese kerria – golden yellow – 1 flower)

pb        Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

pb        Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum variety – white)

SUNDIAL GARDEN          

pb        Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

ber       Rosa pimpinellifolia var. altaica (Scotch rose – orange rose hips)

pf         Spiraea japonica (Spiraea – pink)

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

b          Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink, white)

ENCHANTED WOOD

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pb        Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

b          Clethra barbinervis (Japanese clethra – white)

fbb       Hosta species (Hosta)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – white)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – soft blue)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – lavender to pink to mauve rose to white)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb         Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofuji’ (Mountain hydrangea – white)

fb         Lysimachia clethroides (Goose-neck loosestrife – white)

fb         Rhododendron cumberlandense (Cumberland azalea – red-orange)

b          Rhododendron maximum hybrid (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

pf         Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

pb        Weigela ‘Pink Princess’ (Weigela cultivar – pink – 2 flowers)

OAK HILL–East Side

fb         Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink, white)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb,+   Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – on hillside at Quarry bridge)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

fb         Rhododendron cumberlandense (Cumberland azalea – medium orange)

b          Rhododendron prunifolium (Plumleaf azalea – bright red – 2 flowers)

OAK HILL-West Side

pf         Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – ivory cones)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb         Astilbe thunbergia ‘Ostrich Plume’ (Astilbe varieties – pink, white)

pb        Dicentra eximia (Bleeding heart – pink)

fb         Hosta elata (Giant plantain-lily – white)

fbb       Hosta ‘Honeybells’ (Hosta variety – white)

fb         Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

b          Iris ensata ‘Favorite’ (Japanese iris cultivar – blue)

fb         Iris hexagona (Dixie iris – purple with yellow marking)

pf         Iris prismatica (Slender blue flag iris – dark blue)

pf         Rhododendron catawbiense var. minus (Small tree rhododendron – lavender-pink)

pf         Spigelia marylandica (Indian pink – red with yellow center)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

SYCAMORE HILL

pf         Catalpa bignonioides (Common catalpa – white)

pf         Deutzia chunii (Chunii deutzia – white)

pf         Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

pb        Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)

pb        Rosa ‘Bess Lovett’ (Large flowered climber rose – red)

pf,+     Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

fb         Rosa ‘New Dawn’ (‘New Dawn’ rose – palest pink)

pb        Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red)

pf         Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink)

fb         Stewartia ovata (Mountain stewartia – white)

pf         Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

pb        Stewartia rostrata (Beaked stewartia – white)

fb         Syringa retusis (Tree lilac – off-white)

pf         Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’ (Smooth witherod variety – white)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

pf         Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

pb        Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

fbb       Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue lacecap, pink mophead)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fuji Waterfall’ (Bigleaf hydrangea cultivar – white)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white – at Museum bridge)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

pb        Rhododendron ‘Beni Kurishimi’ (Satsuma azalea hybrid – double red-orange – lower side of Cottage)

pb        Rhododendron indicum ‘Balsaminaeflorum’ (Azalea – double orange – behind Cottage)

GREENHOUSE AREA

fb         Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

b          Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple – few plants)

b          Humulus lupulus (Hops – greenish)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – white, blue, dark rose-pink)

b          Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple)

fb         Lathyrus latifolius (Perennial sweet pea – fuchsia)

pb        Magnolia soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink – 3 buds)

fb         Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – blue, white, pink)      

ber       Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – oval green to brown seed pods)

b          Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – white – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)

ber       Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – long, pointed green seed pods – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)

b          Rhododendron maximum (Rosebay rhododendron – white to very pale pink)

fb         Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – bright red + small white florets)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

b          Allium vineale (Field garlic – lavender-pink)

b          Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Asclepias tubersoa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

pf         Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white, pale pink)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

b          Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb         Lysimachia ciliata (Fringed loosestrife – yellow)

b          Lysimachia nummularia (Moneywort – bright yellow – very close to the ground)

b          Mentha species (Mint – pale lavender)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue)

pb        Potentilla canadensis (Dwarf cinquefoil – golden yellow)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – along Quarry stream)

fb         Rumex species (Dock – rusty spike)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

fb         Thalictrum aquilegifolium (Meadow rue – white)

pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pf,+     Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report 27

Bloom Report #27

July 6, 2022
82 F, Cloudy

Hosta ventricosa

Check these out:

  • Hydrangeas:  Hydrangeas – with both mophead/hortensia and lacecap flowers, including bigleaf (Hydrangea macrophylla), smooth (Hydrangea arborescens), oakleaf (Hydrangea quercifolia) and mountain (Hydrangea serrata) – are blooming throughout the Gardens.  Visit Enchanted Woods to see the largest collection of species & varieties.
  • Brilliant Berries:  The shiny bright red berries of doublefile viburnum (Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum) can be seen throughout the estate in addition to areas of the garden listed below.  They look like Venetian glass!
  • Hostas:  The rich purple of blue hostas (Hosta ventricosa) can be seen throughout the gardens.  The great hosta show is starting with bloom spikes, not yet in full bloom, extending from Garden Lane down the March Walk bank and to the walk on the far side of the stream.  The Quarry Garden hillside is covered in pale-lavender-to-white spikes of hybrid ‘Honeybells’ hostas (Hosta plantaginea x lancifolia ‘Honeybells’).
  • Drifts of Daylilies: Orange daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) are still putting on a great show around the Library and along the walkway from the Museum to the Reflecting Pool.
  • Escape the heat:  The glade from the March Walk to the Icewell Terrace walk is an ocean of green ferns that, together with the tree canopy, create a cool oasis.  Try it!
  • Everywhere: But, listed only here:
    • The tiny white-to-pale-pink daisies of fleabane (Erigeron annuus) are blooming throughout the Estate. 
    • White clover (Trifolium repens) in the fields and lawns is providing nectar and pollen for the pollinators and nitrogen for the soil.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

pf         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb         Hosta species (Hosta – pale lavender)

fb         Linaria vulgaris (Butter-and-eggs – yellow – at far edge of parking lot)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

pb        Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

fb         Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)

fbb       Vitex agnus castus (Chaste tree – blue)

LAGOONS

fb         Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)

b          Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

pf         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue – far side of Clenny Run)

pb        Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

fb         Cirsaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

pb        Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – pink, white)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

pb        Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Helianthus species (Sunflower – yellow)

fb         Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple)

pb        Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb         Hypericum ellipticum (Pale St. John’swort – yellow)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

b          Rosa species (Rose – pink – few flowers)

pf         Rosa species (Rose – white)

ber       Rubus species (Brambles – red berries)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

fb         Rumex species (Dock – rusty spike)

fbb       Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow – few flowers)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

pb        Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

fb         Verbena hastata (Blue vervain – small dark blue flowers)

fb         Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

fb         Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb         Hemerocallis species (Daylily – yellow)

fb         Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon – rosy purple)

b          Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree – blue, pink)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

fbb       Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

b          Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue, pink)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white turning pink)

b          Wisteria frutescens (Wisteria – purple)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

b          Hosta species (Hosta – pale lavender to white)

fbb       Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

pf         Rhododendron maximum hybrid (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

b          Hypericum ellipticum (Pale St. John’swort – yellow)

SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

PEONY GARDEN

pb        Nepeta faasenii ‘Junior Walker’ (Catmint – blue)

AZALEA WOODS

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fbb       Hypericum ellipticum (Pale St. John’swort – yellow)

pf         Lysimachia ciliata (Fringed loosestrife – yellow)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS  

b          Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – righ purple)

pb        Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

fb,++   Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange – at end of Library to Bath House)

fb,+     Hemerocallis  Stout hybrids (Hybrid daylily – golden yellow, bi-color – at Bath House)

fb         Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL         

b          Agapanthus variety (Lily of the Nile – White, blue – in large pots) 

fb,+     Astilbe chinensis var. pumila (Astilbe – lavender rose)

b          Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)

pf,+     Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

b          Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb         Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white)

pf         Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay magnolia – white)

b          Nymphaea species (Waterlily)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE  

pf         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb         Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – lavender-pink)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb         Egeria densa (Elodea – white – in upper Koi Pond)

pf         Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

pb        Hemerocalllis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb         Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (Hosta cultivar – pale lavender)

b          Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white – mophead/hortensia + lacecap)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – ivory cones)

pf         Rhododendron auriculatum (Rhododendron – white)

fb         Rhododendron maximum hybrid (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

MARCH BANK

pf         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb         Desmodium glutinosum (Pointed-leaved tick-trefoil – light pink)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

b,++     Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

fbb       Lilium species (Lily – orange)

fb         Lysimachia clethroides (Goose-neck loosestrife – white)

fb         Thalictrum aquilegifolium (Meadow rue – white)

b          Thalictrum rochebrunanum (Rue – lavender)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fb         Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – pink)

fb         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet – white)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

b          Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

pb        Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fb,+     Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white turning pink)

pb        Rhododendron catawbiense var. minus (Rhododendron – rose pink)

GARDEN LANE

fb         Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain tree – golden yellow)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

WINTERHAZEL WALK

b          Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

ICEWELL TERRACE

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fbb       Aralia racemosa (Spikenard – greenish)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

pf         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

b          Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

b          Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

PINETUM

pb        Chaenomeles x superba ‘Perfecta’ (Flowering quince variety – light peach to ivory)

ber       Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green to wine red fruits – few)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white)

pf         Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

b          Symphyotrichum lateriflorum ‘Lady in Black’ (Aster lateriflorus/calico aster – white with red center – new plantings)

SUNDIAL GARDEN          

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

ber       Rosa pimpinellifolia var. altaica (Scotch rose – orange rose hips)

pb        Spiraea japonica (Spiraea – pink)

ENCHANTED WOOD

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pb        Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

pf         Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Clethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ (Summersweet cultivar – white)

fb         Clethra barbinervis (Japanese clethra – white)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fb         Hosta species (Hosta – pale lavender to white)

fb         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – white)

b          Hydrangea aspera var. sargentiana (Sargent’s hydrangea – white & blue lacecap)

fbb       Hydrangea involucrata (Bracted hydrangea – blue or pink with white lacecap – firm spherical buds)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – soft blue)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – lavender to pink to mauve rose to white)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb         Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofuji’ (Mountain hydrangea – white)

fbb       Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow – few flowers)*

fb         Lysimachia clethroides (Goose-neck loosestrife – white)

fb         Rhododendron cumberlandense (Cumberland azalea – red-orange)

fb         Rhododendron maximum hybrid (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

pf         Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

pb        Weigela ‘Pink Princess’ (Weigela cultivar – pink – 6 flowers)

OAK HILL–East Side

b          Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink, white)

fb         Circaea lutetiana (Native broadleaf enchanter’s nightshade – very tiny white flowers)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fb         Hosta ‘Honeybells’ plantaginea x lancifolia (Hosta hybrid – pale lavender to white)

fb,+     Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – on hillside at Quarry bridge)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

b          Rhododendron prunifolium (Plumleaf azalea – bright red – 2 flowers)

OAK HILL-West Side

pb        Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye weed – white)

fb         Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber magnolia – ivory cones)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb         Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pb        Dicentra eximia (Bleeding heart – pink)

fbb       Eupatorium maculatum (Blue hosta – rich purple)

fbb       Heuchera species (Alumroot – white)

fb         Hosta elata (Giant plantain-lily – white)

fb,+     Hosta ‘Honeybells’ plantaginea x lancifolia (Hosta hybrid – pale lavender to white)

pf         Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

fb         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

fp         Iris hexagona (Dixie iris – purple with yellow marking)

pb        Primula species (Candelabra primrose – red, pink)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

SYCAMORE HILL

ber       Aesculus pavia (Red buckeye – lumpy tan fruit)      

pb        Deutzia chunii (Chunii deutzia – white)

fbb       Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ (‘Unique’ panicle hydrangea – white)

pb        Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

pb        Rosa ‘Bess Lovett’ (Large flowered climber rose – red)

pf,+     Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

pb        Rosa ‘New Dawn’ (‘New Dawn’ rose – palest pink)

pb        Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red)

pb        Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink)

fb         Stewartia ovata (Mountain stewartia – white)

pf         Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

ber       Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – bright red berries)

fbb       Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white)

ber       Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white berries turning orange/red-orange)

pb        Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

pb        Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

fb         Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple – few flowers)

fb         Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue lacecap, pink mophead)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fuji Waterfall’ (Bigleaf hydrangea cultivar – white)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – pink – at Museum bridge)

fbb       Oxydendron arboreum (Sourwood – white – behind Cottage)

pb        Rhododendron ‘Beni Kurishimi’ (Satsuma azalea hybrid – double red-orange – lower side of Cottage)

GREENHOUSE AREA

b          Echinacea species (Coneflower – white)

pb        Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

b          Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple – few plants)

fb         Humulus lupulus (Hops – greenish)

fb         Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – white, blue, dark rose-pink)

b          Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple)

fb         Lathyrus latifolius (Perennial sweet pea – fuchsia)

fb         Lathyrus odoratus (Annual sweet pea – white with purple streaks)

b          Magnolia soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink – 3 buds)

fb         Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – blue, white, pink)      

ber       Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – oval green to brown seed pods)

b          Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – white – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)

ber       Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – long, pointed green seed pods – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)

pb        Rhododendron maximum (Rosebay rhododendron – white to very pale pink)

fb         Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – bright red + small white florets)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

fb         Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed – pink)

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Asclepias tubersoa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

fb         Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)

b          Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)

pf         Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white, pale pink)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb         Lysimachia ciliata (Fringed loosestrife – yellow)

b          Lysimachia nummularia (Moneywort – bright yellow – very close to the ground)

b          Mentha species (Mint – pale lavender)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue)

pb        Potentilla canadensis (Dwarf cinquefoil – golden yellow)

fb         Prunella vulgaris (Heal-all – purple)

fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – white)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – along Quarry stream)

fb         Rumex species (Dock – rusty spike)

fbb       Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

b          Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pf,+     Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow) 

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

b          Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report 24

Bloom Report #24

June 16, 2022
74 F, Morning Cloudy, Afternoon Partly Sunny

Hydrangeas at Enchanted Woods Bird’s Nest

Check these out:

  • Oakleaf hydrangeas:  Check the view of the spectacular white oakleaf hydrangea blossoms (Hydrangea quericfolia) from Garden Lane just at the cut-leaf Japanese maple (Acer palmatum var. dissectum).
  • Escape the heat:  The glade from the March Walk to the Icewell Terrace walk is an ocean of green ferns that, together with the tree canopy, create a cool oasis.  Try it!
  • Everywhere: But, listed only here:
    • The tiny white-to-pale-pink daisies of fleabane (Erigeron annuus) are blooming throughout the Estate. 
    • White clover (Trifolium repens) in the fields and lawns is providing nectar and pollen for the pollinators and nitrogen for the soil.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb         Catalpa bignonioides (Common catalpa – white)

fb         Catalpa speciosa (Western catalpa – white)

pb        Ehretia ovalifolia (Heliotrope tree – ivory)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb         Hosta species (Hosta – pale lavender)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

fb         Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

pf         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pf         Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

fb         Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)

LAGOONS

fb         Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)

fb         Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white)

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb         Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

fb         Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)fb          Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

pf         Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

fb         Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

fb         Rumex species (Dock – rusty spike)

pf         Sambucus species (Elderberry – white)

pf         Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

fb         Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

b          Hemerocallis species (Daylily – yellow)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

b          Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – lavender-pink)

fbb       Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

pf         Digitalis grandiflora (Large yellow foxglove – light yellow)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

pf         Rhododendron hybrid ‘Late Purple’ (Rhododendron – purple)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

b          Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

pf         Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – pale yellow, bronze)

PEONY GARDEN

pf         Nepeta faasenii ‘Junior Walker’ (Catmint – blue)

AZALEA WOODS

b          Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pf         Aegopodium podagraria (Bishop’s weed – white)

pb        Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze, pink)

fb         Lilium tsingtauense (Korean wheel lily – bright orange)

pb        Lysimachia ciliata (Fringed loosestrife – yellow)

pb        Rhododendron discolor (Mandarin rhododendron – white)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

pb        Deutzia gracilis (Slender deutzia – white)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS  

fb         Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

fb         Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions Pink’ (Astilbe – pale pink – at Bath House)

b          Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

b          Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

b          Hemerocallis variety (Daylily – golden yellow – at Bath House)

fb         Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white – 1 flower at top)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL         

pf         Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)

b          Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fbb       Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white)

fb         Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white)

fb         Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay magnolia – white)

b          Nymphaea species (Waterlily – pink)

pf         Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

fb         Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s needle – creamy-white)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE  

b          Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

b          Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)

fb         Astilbe chinensis variety (Astilbe – white)

b          Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

pf         Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

b          Hemerocalllis fulva (Daylily – orange)

b          Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

b          Lamprocapnos spectabilis (Asian bleeding heart – pink – 3 flowers)

pf         Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze, wine red)

pf         Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry geranium – white)

MARCH BANK

b          Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

b          Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

b          Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

pb        Syneilesis palmata (Shredded umbrella plant – off-white)

fbb       Thalictrum aquilegifolium (Meadow rue – white)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fb         Aconitum species (Monkshood – white)

fbb       Astilbe biternata (False goat’s beard – white)

pb        Brunnera macrophylla (Siberian bugloss – blue)

fb         Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

b          Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fb,+     Hydrangea quercifolia (Oak-leaf hydrangea – white)

pb        Rhododendron catawbiense var. minus (Rhododendron – light pink)

ICEWELL TERRACE

b          Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pf         Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – golden orange)

pb        Rhododendron kaempferi hybrids (Torch azalea hybrids – orange, coral-pink)

PINETUM

fb         Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’ (Astilbe – pale pink – at Latimeria Gates)

fb         Astilbe variety (Astilbe – white – at Latimeria Gates)

pb        Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – red, peach)

pf         Chaenomeles x superba ‘Perfecta’ (Flowering quince variety – light peach to ivory)

ber       Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green fruits)

pf         Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

pb        Rhododendron calendulaceum (Flame azalea – light orange with golden blaze)

pb        Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum variety – white)

SUNDIAL GARDEN          

pf         Spiraea japonica (Spiraea – pink)

pb        Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum variety – white)

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

b          Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

ENCHANTED WOOD

b          Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pf         Aegopodium podagraria (Bishop’s weed – white)

fbb       Hosta species (Hosta)

b          Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – white)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – soft blue)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – lavender to pink to mauve rose)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

pb        Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze, pink)

fb         Rhododendron J.T. Lovett (Indica hybrid azalea – coral-pink)

pb        Rhododendron kaempferi hybrids (Torch azalea hybrids /light coral)

fb         Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

OAK HILL–East Side

b          Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink, white)

pb        Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)p

f           Rhododendron bakeri (Cumberland azalea – orange)

fb         Rhododendron cumberlandense (Cumberland azalea – medium orange)

OAK HILL-West Side

fb         Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender – in meadow)

fb         Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers – in meadow)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

pb        Rhododendron ‘Buccaneer’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – double orange)

pb        Rododendron keampferi hybrids (Torch azalea hybrids – coral, dark pink)

pb        Rhododendron ‘Mrs. CC Miller’ (Gable hybrid azalea (double red-orange)

pb        Rhododendron ‘Scout’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – red)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb         Astilbe thunbergia ‘Ostrich Plume’ (Astilbe varieties – pink, white)

fbb       Hosta ‘Honeybells’ (Hosta variety – white)

fb         Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

pb        Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow)

pf         Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – golden yellow, wine red)

pb        Primula species (Candelabra primrose – orange)

pb        Rodgersia podophylla (Bronze-leaf rodgersia – off-white)

fb         Spigelia marylandica (Indian pink – red with yellow center)

SYCAMORE HILL

b          Calycanthus floridus (Sweetshrub – purplish-brown)

fb         Catalpa bignonioides (Common catalpa – white)

pf         Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

fb         Deutzia chunii (Chunii deutzia – white)

pf         Deutzia species (Deutzia – white)

pf         Deutzia x magnifica (Showy deutzia – double white)

pb        Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)

fb         Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

pb        Magnolia sieboldii ’Colossus’ (Oyama magnolia – white)

pb        Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)

pb        Rosa ‘Bess Lovett’ (Large flowered climber rose – red)

fb,+     Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

pf         Rosa ‘New Dawn’ (‘New Dawn’ rose – palest pink)

pb        Rosa ‘Pink Leda’ (Damask rose hybrid – pink – at Bristol Folly)

pb        Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red)

fb         Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink)

fb         Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

pb        Stewartia rostrata (Beaked stewartia – white)

fb         Syringa retusis (Tree lilac – off-white)

pb        Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum variety – greenish-white)

fb         Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’ (Smooth witherod variety – white)

pf         Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

pf         Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

pf         Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white – along Clenny Run)

pb        Helleborus x hybridus ‘Pine Knot Select-Our Best’ (Hellebore varieties/Lenten Rose – green)

b          Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fb         Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white – at Museum bridge)

fb         Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

pb        Rhododendron ‘Beni Kurishimi’ (Satsuma azalea hybrid – double red-orange – lower side of Cottage)

fb         Rhododendron indicum ‘Balsaminaeflorum’ (Azalea – double orange – behind Cottage)

pf         Rhododendron hybrid ‘Late Purple’ (Rhododendron hybrid – purple)

pf         Rhododendron maximum (Rhododendron – pale lavender to white)

fb         Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)

GREENHOUSE AREA

b          Calycanthus floridus (Sweetshrub – purplish-brown – at far edge of parking lot)b  Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

b          Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple – few plants)

b          Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – white)

b          Lathyrus latifolius (Perennial sweet pea – fuchsia)

b          Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – blue, white, pink)      

ber       Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – oval green to brown seed pods)

pb        Papaver nudicaule (Poppy – orange)

pb        Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)

fb         Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – bright red + small white florets)

pb        Sedum sarmentosum (Stonecrop – yellow)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

b          Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

fb         Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)

fb         Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

fb         Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

pb        Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white – along stream)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb         Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

pf         Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

fb         Lysimachia ciliata (Fringed loosestrife – yellow)

fb         Lysimachia nummularia (Moneywort – bright yellow – very close to the ground)

pb        Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue)

pb        Potentilla canadensis (Dwarf cinquefoil – golden yellow)

fb         Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – along Quarry stream)

fb         Rumex species (Dock – rusty spike)

pf         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pf,+     Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

fb         Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

b          Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb         Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb         Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

fb         Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb         Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb,+     Penstemon digitalis (Beardtongue – white)

b          Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

fb         Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – pale lavender to white ‘stars’)

pf         Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pf,+     Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

fb         Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Object of the Month: Plaster Cat Figure

By Jeni Jackson 

Assistant manager, tour programs 

I am the resident cat lady. I’ve always had cats, and whenever a cat was spotted on the property, Public Safety would call me, so I got involved with a local cat rescue. I was on one of my many wanders through the museum when I first started 20 years ago, and I was drawn to a cabinet with these chalkware figures. There’s a whole assortment of animals, and they’re all unique and charming in their own ways.  I’ve always been drawn to them in general because they have little eyebrows, and any time you put eyebrows on an animal, that just cracks me up. But once I spotted that cat, it was the one. It is so beautifully painted. We don’t know exactly when it was made or where. It’s very generic that way, so it’s like an Everyman’s craft. As a cheap alternative to ceramics, chalkware was an option for the more creative. Made from plaster of Paris, figures could be made at home in any style or shape, using a homemade mold. Early chalkware pieces can be hollow or solid, painted with watercolors, oils, or even tempera. This one is adorable. I’m not normally on the eighth floor to do tours anymore, but I do walk through the museum once or twice a week, and I make a point of stopping up to see all the little chalkware figures, especially my kitty. 

Cat figure 

England, France, or United States (East Coast), 1850-1900 

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont 1964.1672

Plaster (chalkware)