WINTERTHUR BLOOM REPORT #26
October 7, 2020
73F, sunny
+: Abundant
fbb: Flower-bud breaking
b: Some bl
fb: Full Bloom
pf: Petals falling/drying
pb: Past bloom (few remain)
ber: Berries, fruits
Check these out:- Brilliant: The crabapple (Malus species and varieties) fruits are sparkling like fine red art glass at the edge of the Pinetum. The birds are having a fine time with them. Catch the show from the Pinetum bench that gives a view into the treetops.
- Asters in all of the meadows: Asters (Symphiotrichum species) are in abundance in all of the meadows this week, in colors from white to pale blue to purple. Take the mowed pathway from Garden Lane to the neo-classical folly to walk through a cloud of tiny, white daisy-like heath and calico asters. Heavenly!
- The show is at its best: The autumn crocus (Colchicum byzantium – lavender-pink with white center and Colchicum ‘Giant’ – lavender-pink) is blooming on the east side of Oak Hill. Look in the lawn between the hardy orange trees & the native azalea bushes, or get a great view from the bench adjacent to the Quarry Garden. Also found at the edge of the meadow along Gray Building Road and the corner of Cutting Garden Road.
ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA
pf Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink) fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) ber Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, green, string-bean-like seed pods) pb Heptacodium miconoides (Seven-sons tree – white) pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – pink to tan) b Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle – white) ber Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods) ber Physalis species (Ground cherry – green to tan ‘lantern’ seed pod – at far edge of parking lot near cherry trees) b Prunus laurocerasus ‘Zabelina’ (Cherry laurel cultivar – white) pf Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) pf Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow) b Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) fb Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue)LAGOONS
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pb Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white – along Clenny Run) pb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers) pb Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange) fb Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle – white) ber Maclura pomifera (Osage orange – ‘pebbly’ softball-sized green fruits – along Clenny Run) b Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow) ber Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning purple on red stems) fb Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers) pf,+ Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) pb Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow) pf,+ Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow) fb Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) fb Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white) pf Symphiotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple) fb,+ Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue) pb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE
pf Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white) pf Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon – rosy purple) pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – tan) pf Lagerstroemia ‘Biloxi’ (Crape myrtle variety – dark pink) pb Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste-tree – blue, pale pink, white)PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) fb Prenanthes species (Rattlesnake-root – greenish bell-like flowers) fb Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) b Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) fb Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pb Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender) b Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange) b Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue)WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) fb Polygonum pennsylvanicum (Pennsylvania smartweed – clusters of tiny pink ‘beads’) fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) b Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM PEONY GARDENAZALEA WOODS
pf,+ Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) pb Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pb Gentiana clausa (Closed gentian – dark blue) fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)LOWER AZALEA WOODS
pf Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) pb Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago – intense blue) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pb Rhododndron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ ( Magnifica azalea – white with strawberry speckles – 1 flower) fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) fb Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS
pf Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink) fbb Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender-pink) pb Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white) ber Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – pinkish to red fuzzy cones)EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner
pb Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink) pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white – behind Bath House) ber Callicarpa dichotoma (Purple beautyberry – purple berries) ber Callicarpa japonica (Japanese beautyberry – purple berries) ber Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – pinkish fuzzy cones with bright red berries) fb,+ Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue – behind Bath House)WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL
pf Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink) fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pf Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink) pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ (Panicle hydrangea cultivar – pink to tan) fb Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue)WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE
fb Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) ber Callicarpa japonica variety (Japanese beautyberry – white berries) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pf Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white) pb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – green) pb Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ (Hills of Snow hydrangea – green) pb Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white) fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue) fb Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems) b Tricyrtis variety (Toad-lily – white with purple speckles)MARCH BANK
fb Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pf Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow) pb Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white) fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pb Chelone glabra (Turtlehead – white) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish) pb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – tan) pb Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue) pb Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink) fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue) fb Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems) GARDEN LANEWINTERHAZEL WALK
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)ICEWELL TERRACE
pb Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pb Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers) pb Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white) fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) fb Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) fb Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white) fb Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)PINETUM
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pb Chaenomeles cultivars (Flowering quince – red, orange) b Chaenomeles x superba ‘Perfecta’ (Flowering quince cultivar – white to pale salmon-pink) ber Chaenomeles cultivars (Flowering quince – yellow fruits) pb Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink) fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) ber Idesia polycarpa (Iigiri tree – light orange berries) fb Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue) ber Malus species (Crabapple – red fruits) b Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow) fb Polygonum pennsylvanicum (Pennsylvania smartweed – clusters of tiny pink ‘beads’) fb Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)SUNDIAL GARDEN
pb Syringa variety (Lilac – single red-purple) pb Syringa ‘Primrose’ (Lilac variety – white)TRAFFIC CIRCLE
ber Callicarpa japonica (Japanese beautyberry – purple berries) ber Callicarpa japonica variety (Japanese beautyberry – white berries) ber Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)ENCHANTED WOODS
pf,+ Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) fb Anemone hupehensis (Anemone – dark pink) pb,+ Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – white, pink) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pf Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white) pb Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ (Hills of Snow hydrangea – greenish to tan) pb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – tan) pb Hydrangea serrata (Mountain hydrangea – greenish to pink) fb Salvia koyamae (Japanese sage – yellow) fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) b Tricyrtis variety (Toad lily – white with purple speckles) ber Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)OAK HILL
East Side
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) ber Callicarpa dichotoma (Purple beautyberry – purple berries) ber Callicarpa japonica (Japanese beautyberry – purple berries) fb,+ Colchicum byzantium (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink with white center) fb,+ Colchicum ‘Giant’ (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink) pb Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white – in meadow) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) b Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow – at edge of meadow) pf Hydrangea involucrata ‘Tama Azisai’ (Bracted hydrangea – white with blue, pink) ber Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – fuzzy dark yellow fruits) pf Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow – in meadow) fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) pb Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow – at bottom of meadow) pb Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow – in hillside meadow) pf,+ Solidago variety (Goldenrod – yellow – at bottom of meadow) fb Sternbergia lutea (Fall daffodil – yellow) fb Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white – at bottom of meadow) fb Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue – at bottom of meadow) b Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems) ber Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries) ber Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)West Side
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) fb Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems) ber Viburnum dilatatum (Linden viburnum – red berries) ber Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM
pf Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pf Anemone x hupehensis (Anemone cultivar – pink) pb Eupatorium maculatum (Joe pye weed – white to pale lavender-pink) pf,+ Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pf,+ Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white) pf Ligularia sibirica var. speciosa (Ligularia – yellow) pb Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red) pb Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue) fb Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow – along Quarry outlet stream) pb Primula japonica (Candelabra primrose – red – 1 plant) fb,+ Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed susan – yellow) fb,+ Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb Solidago variety (Goldenrod – yellow) fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) fb Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems) fb Tricyrtis variety (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)SYCAMORE HILL
ber Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, green, string-bean-like seed pods) ber Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – ‘pebbly’ red fruits) ber Cotoneaster salicifolia (Cotoneaster – red berries) fb Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender-pink) pf,+ Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white) pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – pinkish-tan) pb Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – rosy lavender) pb Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red – 1 blossom) pf Rosa species (Rose – white – around Brick Lookout) b Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) pb Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink) fb Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) fb Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white) ber Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, STORE, AND CLENNY RUN
pf Colchicum species (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink) pb Heptacodium miconoides (Seven-sons tree – white – behind Museum Store) pb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish) pb Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – dark rose) pb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fuji Waterfall’ (Bigleaf hydrangea cultivar – white) pb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – dried brown – in Clenny Run at Museum bridge) ber Ilex ‘Winter Red’ (Winterberry holly – red berries) fb Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers – along Clenny Run) pf Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) fb Sternbergia lutea (Fall daffodil – yellow) fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue)GREENHOUSE AREA
pb Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily – yellow) pb,+ Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender) fb,+ Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple) ber Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – shiny purple seed pods) ber Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – red seed pods) pb Sedum spectabile variety (Stonecrop – lavender-, pink)BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds
ber Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – green, prickly ‘teardrops’) pf Brassica species (Mustard – light yellow) pb Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple) pf Centaurea maculata (Spotted knapweed – purple) pf Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue) pb Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – pale lilac) pb Coronilla varia (Crown vetch – lavender-pink) pb Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white) pb Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange) fb Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow – along Quarry outlet stream) ber Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning purple on red stems) fb Polygonum pennsylvanicum (Pennsylvania smartweed – clusters of tiny pink ‘beads) pb Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow) pf,+ Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) pb Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow) pb,+ Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow) fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue) fb,+ Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) pf Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white) fb Symphiotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple) fb Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue) pb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish purple) pf Typha latifolia (Cattail – brown ‘hot dogs’)GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white – at edge of woods) pb Coronilla varia (Crown vetch – lavender-pink) pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white – along edge of woods) fb Gnaphalium obtusifolium (Sweet everlasting – white) b Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow) ber Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning purple on red stems) fb Polygonum pennsylvanicum (Pennsylvania smartweed – clusters of tiny pink ‘beads’) pb Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – green with white ‘haze’) fb,+ Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed susan – yellow) ber Solanum carolinense (Horse-nettle – yellow berries) pf,+ Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) pb Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow) pf,+ Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow) fb,+ Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) pf,+ Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white) fb Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue) fb Symphiotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple) pb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)Bloom Report presented by:
Pauline Myers