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Missouri Botanical Garden: Plants in Bloom
AT A GLANCE
MAY 16 - MAY 22, 1997
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Tall Bearded Iris are in full bloom in the Goodman Iris Garden.
Some Dwarf and Intermediate Bearded Iris in this garden are also still
showy.
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Fragrant Fringetrees are at peak bloom throughout the grounds.
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Large-flowered Rhododendrons are showy in the Lopata
Azalea/Rhododendron Garden. Azaleas are past peak bloom, but some are
still showy.
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Peonies are now in bloom in the Japanese Garden.
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In the English Woodland Garden, Forget-Me-Nots by the pool and
Primroses by the bog are very showy. The many Columbines are also
noteworthy. Watch for hummingbirds feeding on the blossoms of the Red
Buckeye tree along the eastern path in this garden.
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Look for the interesting double white flowers on the large Baumann
Horsechestnut tree growing near the Jenkins Daylily Garden.
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The Fairy primroses are the showiest element of a very colorful
Linnean House.
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The Temperate House is filled with flowers and fragrance.
Especially showy is the Spanish broom (Spartium junceum).
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Old Garden Roses in the Lehmann Rose Garden are becoming showy.
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Roses in the Fragrance Rose Collection by the Herb Garden are now
in bloom.
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Pansies that overwintered in many locations on the grounds are
still very showy.
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Climbing roses in the Gladney Rose Garden are just beginning to
bloom.
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Ornamental onions in the Samuels Bulb Garden are now very showy.
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The new Victorian Garden near the Maze is becoming showy.
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