Daylilies in the Jenkins Daylily Garden are now in full bloom.
Roses in both the Gladney and Lehmann Rose Gardens are at the peak
of seasonal bloom.
Astilbes are showy in the English Woodland Garden. The flowers of
many Hostas are also noteworthy.
Hardy lilies and Ornamental alliums are blooming in the Heckman and
Samuels Bulb Gardens. Spider lilies (Hymenocallis 'Zwanenburg') are
also showy in the Heckman Bulb Garden.
Oakleaf hydrangeas and Smooth hydrangeas are showy in many locations
on the grounds.
Hardy water lilies in the pool at the base of the Dry Stream Bed in
the Knolls are in bloom.
The fragrance of Jasmine and Gardenia fills the Shoenberg Temperate
House, and the tiled Moorish Garden features the cool splash of water
and colorful annuals.
Colorful Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana 'Dazzler Series') line the
winding brick path in the cool shady Linnean House.
The Yarrow and Coreopsis trials in the Lois Whiteside Franklin
Flower Trial Garden at the Kemper Center for Home Gardening are still showy.
Don't miss the display of new 'Solar' series Coleus that thrive in
sunny areas.
Coneflowers, Manarda, and Blazing stars are showy in the Lucy and
Stanley Lopata Prairie Garden at the Kemper Center for Home Gardening.
Tropical water lilies in the pools in the Milles Sculpture Garden
are beginning to bloom. The pools in the Swift Family Garden contain
many unusual species.