Bloom Report #40
October 6, 2022
72 F, Sunny
Check these out:
- What a Show! Autumn Crocus: Not a true crocus, the lavender-pink blossoms of autumn crocus (Colchicum byzantium & Colchicum ‘Giant’) are blooming profusely on Oak Hill and at the base of the witch hazel tree at the lower side of The Cottage. They can also be found among the grasses in the field along Gray Building Drive just past the intersection with Cutting Garden Lane.
- Toad lilies: Masses of the speckled flowers of toad lilies (Tricyrtis varieties) are lining the upper gravel path of the Glade Garden and the Sycamore Hill side of the upper Quarry garden. They are also blooming in other areas of the garden.
- White Clouds Everywhere: Frothy white blossoms of white snake root (Ageratina altissima/ Eupatorium rugosum) are in abundance throughout the Gardens & Estate. The airy white spikes of fairy candles (Bugbane/Actaea acerina) are lighting up the ‘triangle’ in Azalea Woods and the edge of Enchanted Woods. White wood asters (Eurybia divaricata/Aster divaricatus) are blooming throughout the Gardens & Estate And the meadows are also dotted with the tiny white daisies of asters (Symphiotrichum species).
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, bean-like green to brown seed pods)
pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – greenish turning brown)
ber Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)
pf Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)
fb Solidago species (Plume goldenrod – yellow)
LAGOONS
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)
pb Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)
fb,+ Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) – along Clenny Run
pf Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)
pb Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)
ber Maclura pomifera (Osage orange – ‘pebbly’ softball-sized green fruits – along Clenny Run)
ber Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning dark purple on bright red stems)
fb Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers)
fb Polygonum species (Smartweed – tiny pink ‘beads’)
b Prunella vulgaris (Self-heal – purple)
pb Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)
pb Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)
pb Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)
pf Solidago species (Plume goldenrods – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
fb Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)
pf Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple)
fb Symphyotrichum species (Aster – lavender)
pb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)
fb Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)
ber Viburnum sieboldii (Siebold viburnum – bright red berries)
SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE
pb Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white)
pb Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon – rosy purple)
pf Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white turning greenish)
pb Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree – blue, pink)
PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown)
b Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow)
fb Prenanthes species (Rattlesnake-root – green closed-tube flowers)
ber Smilacina racemosa (Maianthemum racemosum/False Solomon’s seal – pinkish berries turning red)
WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb,+ Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple)
pb Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)
WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM
fb,+ Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
PEONY GARDEN
fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
AZALEA WOODS
fb,+ Actaea acerina (Fairy candles/bugbane – white)
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf Colchicum Byzantium (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink with white center – 1 flower)
fb Epifagus virginiana (Beechdrops – brown ‘twigs’)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish)
fb Polygonum species (Smartweed – tiny pink ‘beads’)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
fb Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
LOWER AZALEA WOODS
pf Actaea acerina (Fairy candles/bugbane – white)
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago – intense blue)
fb Epifagus virginiana (Beechdrops – brown ‘twigs’)
fb,+ Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/ Blue wood aster – light blue)
UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS
fb Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb Crocus species (Fall crocus – white)
pb Liriope muscari (Lily-turf – purple ‘beads’)
ber Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green to pinkish fuzzy ‘cones’)
EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner
pb Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – berries turning purple)
fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white – behind Bath House)
pb Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple – behind Bath House)
pb Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white – along Clenny Run)
pf Lespedeza species (Bush clover – rosy-pink)
ber Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green to pinkish fuzzy ‘cones’)
fb,+ Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue – behind Bath House)
WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL
pf Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink)
b Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)
pf Erigeron annuus (Fleabane – white)
fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple)
pb Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)
pf Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ (Panicle hydrangea cultivar – pinkish turning green)
pf Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – pinkish turning green)
pb Sedum spectabile (Showy stonecrop – pink – in container at lower courtyard fountain)
fb Solidago species (Plume goldenrod – yellow)
WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE
pf Actaea acerina (Fairy candles/Bugbane – white)
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink)
ber Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’ (White-fruit beautyberry – white berries)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish – mophead/hortensia + lacecap)
pb Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
fb Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
fb,+ Tricyrtis species (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)
MARCH BANK
pb Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 2 flowers )
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
ber Viburnum sieboldii (Siebold viburnum – bright red berries)
MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb Chelone glabra (Turtlehead – white)
fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown)
pb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – pink turning brown)
pb Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple, white)
pb Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
b Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
ber Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain tree – brown seed pods)
ber Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)
WINTERHAZEL WALK
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb,+ Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
ICEWELL TERRACE
fb Actaea acerina (Fairy candles/bugbane – white)
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)
fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster = white)
pb Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)
fb Prenanthes species (Rattlesnake root – green closed-tube flowers)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
fb Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
PINETUM
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – yellow fruits)
pb Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)
fb,+ Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
ber Malus species (Flowering crabapple – dark red berries)
fb Pilea pumila (Clearweed – greenish)
fb Symphyotrichum lateriflorium ‘Lady in Black’ (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)
pb Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum – greenish white)
SUNDIAL GARDEN
ber Chaenomeles species (Flowering quince – green to yellow fruits)
ber Malus ‘Adams’ (Flowering crabapple – dark red berries)
b Syringa species (Lilac – lilac – re-blooming)
pb Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum – greenish white)
TRAFFIC CIRCLE
ber Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – purple berries)
ber Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)
ENCHANTED WOOD
pf,+ Actaea acerina (Fairy candles/bugbane – white)
ber Actaea pachypodum (Doll’s eyes – white berries)
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
b Anemone species (Anemone – white)
pf,++ Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – white, pink)
ber Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – purple berries)
fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – greenish turning brown)
pf Hydrangea involucrata (Bracted hydrangea – blue or pink with white lacecap turning greenish – firm spherical buds)
pb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – greenish turning rosy-purple)
pf Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Veitchii’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – greenish lacecap turning pink; very large sterile florets)
pf Hydrangea paniculata (Panicle hydrangea – greenish white turning pink)
pb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown)
pb Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow)
fb Prenanthes species (Rattlesnake-root – green closed-tube flowers)
fb Salvia koyamae (Japanese sage – soft yellow)
ber Smilacina racemosa (Maianthemum racemosum/False Solomon’s seal – bright red berries)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Tricyrtis species (Toad lily – white)
fbb Tricyrtis species (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)
OAK HILL–East Side
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’ (White-fruit beautyberry – white berries)
ber Callicarpa species (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 hillside meadow)
fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf Hydrangea involucrata ‘Tama Azisai’ (Bracted hydrangea – white with blue, pink turning green)
ber Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – yellow ‘fuzzy’ fruits)
pb Rhododendron prunifolium (Plum leaf azalea – bright red)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Solidago species (Plume goldenrod – yellow – in meadow at bottom of hill)
fbb Sternbergia lutea (Fall daffodil – rich yellow)
ber Styrax obassia (Fragrant snowbell – oval green berries)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
ber Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries turning red)
OAK HILL-West Side
fb Ageratina altissima (Wupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – purple berries)
fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
ber Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – yellow ‘fuzzy’ fruits)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod)
ber Viburnum dilatatum (Linden viburnum – red berries)
ber Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)
QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM
fb Actaea acerina (Fairy candles/bugbane – white)
fb Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ (Anemone hybrid cultivar – white)
pb Anemone hupehensis (Japanese anemone – light pink)
ber Clematis heracleifolia var. davidiana (Tube clematis – fluffy seed heads)
fb,+ Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf Heuchera species (Alumroot – white)
pf Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)
pf,+ Ligularia sibirica var. speciosa (Ligularia – yellow)
pb Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple, rare white)
fb,+ Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)
fb Solidago ‘Fireworks’ (Goldenrod – yellow)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/ Blue wood aster – light blue)
pf Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
fb Symphyotrichum species (Aster – lavender)
fb,+ Tricyrtis species (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)
SYCAMORE HILL
ber Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, bean-like green to brown seed pods)
fb Colchicum byzantium (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink with white center – 3 flowers)
ber Cotoneaster salicifolia (Willow-leaf cotoneaster – red berries)
fb Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender)
fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf,+ Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)
pf Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – greenish turning brown)
pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ (‘Unique’ panicle hydrangea – brown)
b Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)
ber Magnolia sieboldii ‘Colossus’ (Oyama magnolia – lumpy, teardrop-shaped red fruit)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 6 flowers – re-blooming)
pb Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)
pb Rosa ‘New Dawn’ (‘New Dawn’ rose – palest pink – 1 flower, 4 buds)
pb Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red – 3 flowers, 3 buds)
pb Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink to dark rose)
ber Styrax obassia (Fragrant snowbell – oval pale green, ‘fuzzy’ berries)
ber Viburnun burkwoodii (Burkwood viburnum – red berries)
b Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white)
ber Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)
pb Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – red – 1 flower)
WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white – along Clenny Run)
fb Colchicum ‘Giant’ (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink)
pf Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-son tree – white)
pf Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown)
b Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fuji Waterfall’ (Bigleaf hydrangea cultivar – white)
pb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown – at Museum bridge)
ber Ilex verticillata (Winterberry holly – red berries)
fb Symphyotrichum species (Aster – lavender – along Clenny Run)
GREENHOUSE AREA
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf Echinacea species (Coneflower – pink)
fb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)
pb,++ Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple)
pf Humulus lupulus (Hops – greenish turning brown)
pb Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – rosy-brown)
fb Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple)
ber Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – shiny purple seed pods)
b Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – small off-white flowers)
ber Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – prickly red seed pods turning brown)
pf Sedum spectabile variety (Showy stonecrop – pink)
fb Solidago ‘Fireworks’ (Goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – long green bean-like seed pods)
ber Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – prickly, green turning brown teardrop-shaped seed pods)
fb Centaurea maculata (Spotted knapweed – purple)
pb Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)
pb Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)
pf Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)
pf Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)
fb Erigeron anuus (Fleabane – white)
fb Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white – along Quarry outlet stream)
pb Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna White’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – white – along Quarry outlet stream)
pb Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)
pb Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple – at Quarry outlet stream)
pb Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow)
ber Physalis species (Japanese lantern – green ‘lanterns’)
fb Polygonum species (Smartweed – tiny pink ‘beads’)
fb Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – along Quarry stream)
ber Solanum carolinense (Horse nettle – yellow berries)
fb Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)
pb Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)
fb Solidago species (Plume goldenrods – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
fb Symphyotrichum puniceum (Aster puniceus/Red-stemmed aster – lavender)
fb Symphiotrichum species (Aster – lavender)
pb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)
fb Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)
GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – long green bean-like seed pods)
ber Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – prickly, green turning brown teardrop-shaped seed pods)
fb Colchicum ‘Giant’ (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink)
pb Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)
fb Gnaphalium obtusifolium (Sweet everlasting – white)
pb Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow)
ber Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning dark purple on red stems)
fb Polygonum species (Smartweed – tiny pink ‘beads’)
fb Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)
fb Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)
fb Solidago species (Plume goldenrods – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
fb Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)
fb Symphyotrichum species (Aster – purple)
pf Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)
Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers