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OCTOBER 15 - OCTOBER 21, 1999

Bakewell Court

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' (Feather reed grass), Lagerstroemia indica 'Seminole' (Crepe myrtle).

Ruth Palmer Blanke Boxwood Garden

Aster novi-belgii 'White Opal', Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, Cimicifuga ramosa 'Atropurpurea', Coreopsis rosea 'Alba', Echinacea purpurea, Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies', Liriope muscari 'Variegata', Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus', Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus', Perovskia atriplicifolia, Phlox divaricata 'Fullers White', Rosa 'White Dawn', Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm', Salvia nemerosa 'Blue Hills', Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Innocence', Veronica 'Icicle'.

Climatron® Geodesic Greenhouse

Acalypha hispida (Chenille plant), Anthurium 'Lady Jane', Aphelandra glabrata, Aristolochia arborea, Asclepias curassavica, Brighamia insignis, Brugmansia rosea, Brunfelsia densifolia, Caesalpinia mexicana, Calliandra haematocephala, Carica pubescens, Carissa wylei, Clusia sp., Cochliostema velutina, Cordia boissieri, Costus cuspidatus, Crescentia portoricensis, Crinum asiaticum, Crinum kaawanum, Cubanola dominguensis, Cuphea utriculosa, Dichorisandra thrysiflora, Duranta repens, Fuchsia regia, Globba winittii, Gloxinia perennis, Gurania sp., Hamelia patens, Hedychium coronarium, Heliconia caribaea, Heliconia episcopalis, Hibiscus schizopetalus, Hillia parasitica, Holmskoldia sanguinea, Ixora coccinea, Jasminum sambac, Juanulloa mexicana, Kaempferia spp., Lantana camara, Megaskepasma erythrochlamys, Murraya koenigii, Musa sp., Myrciaria cauliflora, Orthosiphon sp., Pachycentia tuberosa, Pachystachys lutea, Passiflora bicolor, Pentas lanceolata (Star-cluster), Pilea cadierei, Plumeria sp., Psiguria umbrosa, Psychotria kirkii, Psychotria poeppigiana, Quararibea pumila, Ruellia graecizans, Ruellia yurimaguensis, Scaphochlamys lanceolata, Scutellaria costaricana, Severinia buxifolia, Stachytarpheta sp., Strelitzia alba, Theobroma cacao, Thunbergia erecta, Thunbergia myosorensis, Trevesia sundaica, Urospatha grandis, Vriesea scalaris.

Cohen Court

Anemone japonica 'Alba', Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (Variegated lilyturf), Annuals: Chrysanthemum spp. (Garden mum), Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita' (Ornamental Sweet potato).

English Woodland Garden

Anemone hupehensis 'Prince Henry' (Japanese anemone), Aster lateriflorus, Aster longifolius, Aster novae-angliae 'Harringtons Pink' (New England aster), Aster x commixtus, Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia), Chelidonium majus (Greater celandine), Chelone obliqua (Turtlehead), Cimicifuga japonica (Japanese bugbane), Cimicifuga ramosa 'Atropurpurea' (Branched bugbane), Corydalis lutea, Corydalis ochroleuca, Eupatorium coelestinum (Wild ageratum), Hamamelis virginiana (Easterm witch hazel), Hosta longipes (Plantain lily), Iresine rhizomatosa (Bloodleaf), Lobelia siphilitica ( Great lobelia), Lobelia x speciosa 'Dark Crusader' (Hybrid lobelia), Myosotis palustris, Patrinia scabiosifolia (Patrinia), Rhododendron luteum (Pontic azalea), Silene dioica (Red campion), Silene regia (Wild pink), Tovara filiformis 'Variegata' (Tovara), Tricyrtis formosana var. stolonifera, Tricyrtis hirta (Toad lily), Tricyrtis hirta 'Miyazaki', Tricyrtis maculata.

Gladney Rose Garden

Roses in this garden are at the peak of seasonal bloom.

Goodman Iris Garden

A few reblooming Tall bearded iris are flowering.

Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden, the Chinese Garden

Begonia grandis (Hardy Begonia), Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush), Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Ceratostigma), Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' (Bigleaf hydrangea), Kalimeris mongolica (Kalimeris), Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' (Japanese kerria), Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' (Japanese spirea), Annuals: Plants in containers include Chrysanthemum 'Anna' (Garden mum), Gardenia augusta 'Aimee' (Gardenia), Osmanthus fragrans (Fragrant olive), Punica granatum 'Wonderful' (Pomegranate).

Heckman Bulb Garden

Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia), Colchicum 'Purpureum' (Autumn crocus), Colchicum byzantium (Autumn crocus), Cyclamen balearicum (Hardy cyclamen), Delosperma cooperi (Ice plant), Sternbergia lutea (Autumn daffodil), Annuals: Curcuma alismatifolia (Curcuma), Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple lily), Polianthes tuberosa (Tuberose).

Heckman Rock Garden

Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl' (Yarrow), Anchusa officinalis (Bugloss), Aster novae-angliae (New England aster), Aster novi-belgii 'Pink Bouquet' (New York aster), Aster novi-belgii 'Prof. Kippenburg' (New York aster), Asteromoea mongolica, Boltonia asteroides (False aster), Buddleia nanhoensis 'Petite Indigo' (Butterfly bush), Buddleja nanhoensis 'Petite Plum', Chrysanthemum rubellum 'Clara Curtis', Colchicum byzantinum (Autumn crocus), Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Coreopsis), Diascia 'Strawberry Sundae' (Diascia), Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee coneflower), Engelmannia pinnatifida (Englemann daisy), Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' (Daylily), Hemerocallis 'Thumbelina' (Daylily), Hippolytia herderi, Iberis sempervirens (Edging candytuft), Rudbeckia fulgida 'Viette's Little Suzy', Salvia x superba 'Lubec' (Salvia), Salvia x superba 'May Night' (Salvia), Saponaria lempergii 'Max Frei' (Soapwort), Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy', Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant' (Live forever), Sedum spectabile 'Mohachen' (Live forever), Solidago 'Golden Baby' (Goldenrod), Solidago spathulata var. nana, Spiraea japonica 'Gumball', Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' (Japanese spirea), Verbascum chaixii 'Album' (Chaix mullein), Veronica spicata 'Baccarolle' (Spiked speedwell), Annuals: Antirrhinum sp. (Snapdragons), Browalia speciosa (Bush violet), Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), Chrysanthemum spp. (Garden mums), Cuphea rosea (False heather), Lavandula sp. (Lavender), Portulaca grandiflora (Moss rose), Solenopsis axillaris (Laurentia), Verbena 'Homestead Purple'.

Herb Garden

Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage), Saponaria officinalis (Soapwort), Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' (Pincushion flower), Annuals: Chrysanthemum spp. (Garden mums), Salvia elegans (Pineapple sage), Salvia leucantha (Mexican bush sage), Viola spp. (Pansies).

Hosta Walk

Aconitum carmichaelli (Monkshood), Hosta lancifolia (Hosta), Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (Variegated lilyturf), Polygonum virginianum (Knotweed).

Isabelle A. Baer Garden

Salvia guaranitica (Blue Anise sage), Annuals: Chrysanthemum 'Golden Grace' (Daisy garden mum), Chrysanthemum 'Lynn' (Decorative garden mum), Chrysanthemum 'Yellow Illusion' (Quilled daisy garden mum).

Jenkins Daylily Garden

Hamamelis virginiana (Easterm witch hazel). A few daylilies are blooming sporadically.

The Knolls

Echinacea pallida (Pale Purple coneflower), Eupatorium luciae-brauniae (Lucy Brown's eupatorium), Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' (Eulalia), Polygonum japonicum 'Spectabile' (Japanese knotweed), Solidago ouachitensis (Ouachita mountain goldenrod), Solidago shortii (Short's goldenrod).

Lehmann Rose Garden

Roses in this garden are at the peak of seasonal bloom.

Linnean House

Abutilon `Moonchimes', Begonia 'Lalomie' (Rex begonia), Begonia 'Loma Alta', Begonia 'New York' (Rex begonia), Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum `Encore White' (Bedding begonia), Camellia sasanqua 'Bonanza', Camellia sasanqua 'Chansonette', Camellia sasanqua 'Sho-no-Sakie', Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy', Camellia sinensis (Tea), Impatiens `Dazzler Series', Ligularia tussilaginea, Nicotiana sylvestris `Only the Lonely' (Flowering tobacco), Osmanthus fragrans (Fragrant olive), Plumbago auriculata (Cape leadwort).

Lopata Azalea and Rhododendron Garden

Cyclamen hederifolium (Hardy cyclamen), Rhododendron 'Soir De Paris' (Rhododendron), Annuals: Caladiums and Vinca major are in the hanging baskets by the Tram Shelter.

Milles Sculpture Garden

Annuals: Viola spp. (Pansies). Tropical Water lilies include: Nymphaea 'Albert Greenberg', Nymphaea 'Antares', Nymphaea 'Aquarius', Nymphaea 'Aviator Pring', Nymphaea 'Bagdad', Nymphaea 'Blue Beauty', Nymphaea 'Blue Bird', Nymphaea 'Dauben', Nymphaea 'Director George T. Moore', Nymphaea 'Edward D. Uber', Nymphaea 'Eldorado', Nymphaea 'Emily Grant Hutchings', Nymphaea 'Enchantment', Nymphaea 'Evelyn Randig', Nymphaea 'General Pershing', Nymphaea 'Golden West', Nymphaea 'Green Smoke', Nymphaea 'H. C. Harstick', Nymphaea 'Henry Shaw', Nymphaea 'Jamie La Skare', Nymphaea 'Jennifer Rebecca, Nymphaea 'Judge Hitchcock', Nymphaea 'King of the Blues', Nymphaea 'Leopardess', Nymphaea 'Midnight', Nymphaea 'Mrs. George H. Pring', Nymphaea 'Pamela', Nymphaea 'Panama Pacific', Nymphaea 'Peach Blow', Nymphaea 'Persian Lilac', Nymphaea 'Red Cup', Nymphaea 'Rhonda Kay', Nymphaea 'St. Louis', Nymphaea 'St. Louis Gold', Nymphaea 'Trail Blazer', Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid' (Giant Water lily), Victoria cruziana (Santa Cruz Water lily).

Ridgway Center Entrance

Chrysanthemum 'Anna', Chrysanthemum 'Grace', Chrysanthemum 'Stephanie' (Garden mums).

Samuels Bulb Garden

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago), Colchicum sp. (Autumn crocus), Delosperma cooperi (Iceplant), Hosta lancifolia (Hosta), Hosta tardiflora (Hosta), Annuals: Dahlia spp. (Dahlia).

Seiwa-En, The Japanese Garden

Chrysanthemum spp. (Garden mums), Hosta spp. (Hosta), Liriope muscari (Lilyturf), Liriope spicata (Lily turf), Miscanthus sinensis, Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain grass), Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon flower). Mums in the Pring Memorial Garden are outstanding this week.

Shoenberg Temperate House

Abelia chinensis, Abutilon `Moonchimes', Acalypha californica, Adina rubella, Antigonon leptopus (Mexican creeper), Aster chilensis, Aster glaucodes, Bacopa caroliniana (Water hyssop), Begonia 'Encore White' (Wax begonia), Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum 'Olympia Salmon Scarlet' (Wax begonia), Buddleja lindleyana (Butterfly bush), Callistemon accuminatus (Bottlebrush), Callistemon citrinus (Crimson bottlebrush), Carissa macrophylla `Bonsai' (Natal plum), Cestrum elegans var. smithii, Citrus medica (Citron), Cleome arborea (Bladderbush), Cyclamen africanum, Drosera sp. (Sundew), Dunbaria villosa, Eriogonum arborescens, Euryops pectinatus 'Viridis' (Clanwilliam daisy), Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel), Jasminum sambac (Arabian jasmine), Jasminum tortuosum, Laurentia axillaris, Ligularia tussilaginea, Linaria vulgaris (Butter-and-eggs), Lonicera etrusca (Mediterranean honeysuckle), Millettia reticulata (Evergreen wisteria), Mimulus aurantiacus (Bush monkey flower), Nymphoides peltata (Yellow floating heart), Pavonia hastata, Pelargonium `Americana Salmon' (Geranium), Rosa `Sunsprite' (Rose), Ruscus hypophyllum, Salpichroa organifolia, Salvia coccinea 'Pink Glimmer' (Texas sage), Spiranthes cernua var. odorata (Ladies tresses orchid), Trachelium caeruleum (Throatwort), Turraea obtusifolia (South African honeysuckle), Xylosma congestum, Xyris sp. (Yellow-eyed grass).

Spoehrer Plaza

Chrysanthemum spp. (Garden mums), Curcuma alismatiflolia (Curcuma), Impatiens walleriana 'Dazzler Lilac Splash' (Impatiens), Strobilanthes dyerianus (Persian shield).

Swift Family Garden

Hosta clavata (Hosta), Aquatics in the pools include: Alternanthera reineckii (Copperleaf), Arundo donax 'Variegata' (Giant reed), Canna x generalis 'Ra', Canna x generalis 'Red' (Canna), Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (Taro), Cyperus alternifolius (Umbrella plant), Cyperus haspan (Dwarf papyrus), Glyceria maxima var. variegata (Manna grass), Gymnocoronis spillanthoides (Water snowball), Hydrocotyle ranunculoides (Pennywort), Juncus effusus 'Spiralis' (Corkscrew rush), Ludwigia sedoides (Ludwigia), Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' (Creeping Jenny), Nelumbo lutea (American lotus), Nymphaea 'Afterglow', Nymphaea 'August Koch', Nymphaea 'Bob Trickett', Nymphaea 'Charles Thomas', Nymphaea 'Jack Wood', Nymphaea 'Midnight' (Tropical water lilies), Oenanthe javanica 'Flamingo' (Rainbow water parsley), Pontederia cordata (Pickerel weed), Ruellia brittoniana (Ruellia), Saururus cernuus (Swamp lily), Thalia dealbata (Broad leaf thalia), Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid'. Bedding plants include: Chrysanthemum 'Jennifer' (Decorative garden mum), Chrysanthemum 'Raquel' (Decorative garden mum), Chrysanthemum 'Sandy' (Daisy garden mum), Chrysanthemum 'Yellow Illusion' (Quilled daisy mum), Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Fountain grass). Mums are in the hanging baskets on the Arbor.

Swift Perennial Border

Anemone 'Alba' (Japanese anemone), Anemone 'September Charm' (Anemone), Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England aster), Buddleia 'Honeycomb', Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Ceratostigma), Eupatorium maculatum 'Gateway' (Joe Pye weed), Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Nickey' (Dwarf zebra grass), Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' (Variegated eulalia grass), Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage), Phlox paniculata 'David', Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' (Orange coneflower), Annuals: Mums are in the baskets hanging from the light posts.

Victorian Gardens

Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' (Hydrangea), Annuals: Summer Bedding plants in front of Tower Grove House include: Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' (Purple Pineapple lily), Nierembergia frutescens 'Mont Blanc' (Cupflower), Pelargonium x hortorum 'Maverick Scarlet' (Geranium), Salvia splendens 'Empire Red' (Scarlet sage), Senecio cineraria 'Silver Dust' (Dusty Miller). Plants growing atop the walls by the Admin Building include: Callirhoe involucrata (Poppy mallow), Ipomoea batatas 'Pink Frost' (Ornamental Sweet potato), Ricinus communis (Castor bean), Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' (Black-eyed Susan), Verbeba canadensis (Rose vervain).

Zimmerman Scented Garden

Annuals: Chrysanthemum spp. (Garden mums), Gomphrena 'QIS Carmine' (Globe amaranth), Gomphrena 'Strawberry Fields' (Globe amaranth), Lantana camara 'Lemon Swirl' (Lantana), Lavandula multifida (Frenchlace lavender), Thymophylla tenuiloba (Dahlberg daisy), Thymus 'Longwood' (Thyme).

Kemper Center for Home Gardening

Bank of America Family Vegetable Garden
Dianthus x allwoodii 'Danielle' (Dianthus), Gaura lindheimeri (Gaura), Nepeta subsessilis (Nepeta), Rosa 'Carefree Beauty�' (Shrub rose), Viburnum plicatum 'Summer Snowflake' (Doublefile viburnum), Annuals: Alternanthera ficoidea 'Aurea Nana' (Joseph's Coat), Alternanthera ficoidea 'Red' (Joseph's Coat), Begonia 'Harmony Mix' (Wax begonia), Begonia 'Vodka' (Wax begonia), Begonia 'Pin-Up Flame' (Tuberous begonia), Gomphrena globosa 'Buddy Purple' (Globe amaranth), Osteospermum fruticosum, Tagetes sp. (Marigolds), Verbena 'Lacy White'.

Birch Mahaffey Carpenter Butterfly Pavilion
Buddleja davidii var. veitchiana 'Petite Plum' (Butterfly bush), Conoclinium coelestinum (Mist flower), Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Spiraea japonica 'Albiflora' (Japanese spirea), Annuals: Chrysanthemum 'Sunny Linda' (Decorative garden mum), Lantana 'Pink Caprice', Lantana 'Silver Mound' (Lantana), Salvia guaranitica (Anise-scented sage), Verbena canadensis (Rose verbena).

Christopher Biraben Butterfly Meadow
Aster ericoides (Heath aster), Aster novae-angliae (New England aster), Aster oblongifolius (Aromatic aster), Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 'Snowbank' (Boltonia), Buddleja davidii var. veitchiana 'Petite Plum' (Butterfly bush), Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun' (Oxeye sunflower), Pycnanthemum virginianum (Mountain mint), Ratibida pinnata (Gray-headed coneflower), Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Blue sage), Solidago speciosa (Showy goldenrod), Verbena canadensis (Rose verbena), Vernonia noveboracensis (Ironweed), Annuals: Chrysanthemum 'Allison', Chrysanthemum 'Glowing Lynn' (Garden mums), Erysimum linifolium (Wallflower), Lantana camara 'Silvermound' (Shrub verbena), Pentas lanceolata (Pentas), Salvia guaranitica (Anise-scented sage), Tagetes patula 'Mr. Majestic', Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican sunflower).

Coinco Summer Plant House
Clematis 'General Sikorski' (Clematis).

Cornelia Sunnen Backyard Garden
Kerria japonica (Japanese kerria).

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Flower Borders
Anemone 'Alba' (Japanese anemone), Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' (Hybrid anemone), Anemone 'Queen Charlotte' (Japanese anemone), Anemone hupehensis (Japanese anemone), Aster 'Blue Lagoon', Aster 'Lady in Black' (Aster), Aster ericoides 'Blue Star' (Heath aster), Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England aster), Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Pixie', Aster tataricus (Tatarian aster), Aster x frikartii 'Monch' (Aster), Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud', Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia), Boltonia asteroides (Boltonia), Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 'Snowbank' (Boltonia), Buddleja davidii 'White Ball' (Butterfly bush), Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather reed grass), Calamintha nepeta (Calamint), Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' (Bluebeard), Centranthus ruber (Red valerian), Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago), Chasmanthium latifolium (Inland sea oats), Chelone lyonii (Turtlehead), Chelone obliqua 'Alba' (Turtlehead), Clematis x durandii, Clematis x jackmanii (Jackman clematis), Eupatorium maculatum 'Gateway' (Joe Pye weed), Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' (White snakeroot), Gaura lindheimeri (Gaura), Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' (Gaura), Helianthus salicifolius (Willow-leaved sunflower), Heliopsis helianthoides 'Ballerina' (Sunflower heliopsis), Hosta 'Ginko Craig' (Hosta), Hosta 'Kabitan' (Hosta), Hosta 'Lemon Lime' (Hosta), Hosta lancifolia, Hosta longissima (Hosta), Hosta rupifraga (Hosta), Hosta venusta 'Variegata' (Hosta), Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy' (Stonecrop), Hylotelephium spectabile 'Stardust' (Showy stonecrop), Kalimeris mongolica (Double Japanese aster), Knautia macedonica (Knautia), Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio' (Eulalia), Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (Eulalia), Miscanthus sinensis 'November Sunset' (Eulalia), Miscanthus sinensis 'Puenktchen' (Eulalia), Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens' (Flame grass), Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande' (Eulalia), Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' (Porcupine grass), Nepeta x faassenii (Nepeta), Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder' (Nepeta), Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' (Switch grass), Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' (Switch grass), Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' (Switch grass), Patrinia scabiosifolia (Patrinia), Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage), Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Filigran' (Russian sage), Phlox 'Natasha', Phlox 'Robert Poore', Polygonum amplexicaule 'Fire Tail' (Mountain fleeceflower), Prunella webbiana 'Loveliness' (Self heal), Rosa 'Happy Trails', Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Blue sage), Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' (Lilac sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Blue Hill' (Salvia), Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night' (Sage), Sedum 'Frosty Morn', Sedum 'Mohrchen' (Stonecrop), Solidago 'Golden Fleece' (Goldenrod), Solidago 'Peter Pan' (Goldenrod), Stachys macrantha 'Superba' (Big betony), Tradescantia 'Hawaiian Punch' (Spiderwort), Tradescantia 'Little Doll' (Spiderwort), Tradescantia 'Snowcap' (Spiderwort), Tradescantia virginiana 'Red Cloud' (Spiderwort), Tricyrtis hirta (Toad lily), Verbascum chaixii (Mullein), Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue' (Speedwell), Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue' (Veronica), Veronica spicata 'Nana' (Spiked speedwell), Weigela florida 'White Knight' (Weigela).

Foundation Plantings
Hypericum beanii (St. John's wort), Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' (Maiden grass), Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' (Eulalia), Annuals: Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Kiwi Fern' (Coleus).

The Fragrance Garden
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage), Rosa 'Abbaye de Cluny' (Hybrid tea rose), Rosa 'Amiga Mia', Rosa 'Carefree Wonder' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Champlain' (Kordesii rose), Rosa 'Country Dancer' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Good Morning America' (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Julie Ann' (Rose), Rosa 'Lilac Rose�' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Pacesetter' (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Paloma Blanca' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Sachet' (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Scentsational' (Miniature rose), Vitex agnus-castus 'Colonial Blue' (Chaste tree), Annuals: Agastache cana, Antrrhinum 'Tahiti' (Snapdragon), Chrysanthemum 'Donna', Chrysanthemum 'Golden Spotlight', Chrysanthemum 'Jean', Chrysanthemum 'Peachy Lynn', Chrysanthemum 'Remarkable', Chrysanthemum 'Shelly' (Garden mums), Datura meteloides 'Blackberry Currant' (Purple Horn-of-Plenty), Dianthus 'Ipswitch Pinks Mixed', Heliotropium arborescens 'Blue Wonder' (Heliotrope), Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita' (Ornamental sweet potato), Lantana camara 'Tangerine', Lathyrus odorata 'Royal Family Mix' (Sweet pea), Mandevilla 'Alice DuPont', Nicotiana alata 'Domino Picotee', Nicotiana alata 'Hummingbird Burgundy', Nicotiana alata 'Hummingbird Lemon' Nicotiana sylvestris (Flowering tobacco), Pelargonium odoratissima (Apple-scented geranium), Petunia 'Madness Royal', Salvia coccinea 'Snow Nymph', Viola 'Bingo Clean White' (Pansy).

Jane and Whitney Harris Secret Garden
Achillea 'Anthea' (Yarrow), Anemone 'Alba' (Japanese anemone), Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke' (Aster), Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England aster), Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago), Chelone obliqua (Turtlehead), Lagerstroemia 'Tonto' (Crape myrtle), Lagerstroemia indica 'Apalachee' (Crape myrtle), Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage), Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' (Pincushion flower), Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue' (Speedwell).

Jordan Ornamental Shade Garden and Overlook
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Otaksa' (Big leaf hydrangea), Rosa 'Don Juan' (Large-flowered climbing rose), Rosa 'Golden Showers' (Large-flowered climbing rose), Rosa 'New Dawn' (Large-flowered climbing rose), Rosa 'Spectra' (Large-flowered climbing rose), Tricyrtis formosana (Toad lily), Annuals: Catharanthus roseus 'Parasol' (Madagascar periwinkle), Chrysanthemum 'Beth', Chrysanthemum 'Tolima' (Garden mums), Petunia 'Fantasy Carmine', Salvia coccinea (Texas sage).

Justin A. and Rose J. Naumann Experimental Garden
Cutting Garden: Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England aster), Centaurea macrocephala (Armenian basket flower), Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple coneflower), Heliopsis helianthoides 'Ballerina' (Oxeye sunflower), Hylotelephium spectabile 'Ruby Jewel' (Stonecrop), Knautia macedonica (Knautia), Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' (Shasta daisy), Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Filigran' (Russian sage), Phlox maculata 'Natascha' (Meadow phlox), Salvia x sylvestris 'Blue Hill' (Salvia), Solidago 'Crown of Rays' (Goldenrod), Veronica spicata 'Blue Charm' (Spiked speedwell), Annuals: Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Horizon' (Floss flower), Antirrhinum majus 'Rocket Cherry' (Snapdragon), Celosia plumosa 'Apricot Brandy', Celosia plumosa 'New Look' (Feathered amaranth), Dianthus 'Primadonna' (Hybrid dianthus), Eustoma russelianum 'Echo Blue Picotee' (Prairie gentian), Gomphrena globosa 'Buddy Rose', Gomphrena globosa 'Illumination', Gomphrena globosa 'Rainbow Purple' (Globe Amaranth), Gomphrena haageana, Heliotropium arborescens 'Marine' (Heliotrope), Monarda citriodora 'Lambada', Rudbeckia hirta 'Rustic Colors' (Black-eyed Susan), Salvia farinacea 'Signum' (Mealycup sage), Scabiosa ochroleuca 'Creamy' (Pincushion flower), Tagetes 'Snowdrift' (Hybrid marigold), Tagetes erecta 'Jubilee Hybrid' (African marigold). Grape Arbor: Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (Liriope), Stylophorum diphyllum (Celandine poppy), Viola 'Ultima Silhouette Mix' (Pansy), Viola cornuta 'Penny Ball Mix', Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Lemon Chiffon' (Horned violet). Low Maintenance Garden: Anaphalis triplinervis (Pearly everlasting), Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England aster), Aster tataricus (Tatarian daisy), Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather reed grass), Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' (Feather reed grass), Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy' (Stonecrop), Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (Eulalia), Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' (Fountain grass), Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' (Fountain grass), Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage), Phlox paniculata 'David' (Garden phlox), Salvia x sylvestris 'Snow Hill' (Salvia), Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' (Pincushion flower).

Lang Family Bird Garden
Aster divaricatus (White wood aster), Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England aster), Bouteloua gracilis (Blue grama), Buddleja davidii var. veitchiana 'Nanhoensis Blue' (Butterfly bush), Campsis grandiflora 'Morning Calm' (Chinese trumpetcreeper), Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' (Rose of Sharon), Hylotelephium spectabile 'Brilliant' (Showy stonecrop), Koeleria argentea (Silver hairgrass), Lonicera sempervirens (Trumpet honeysuckle), Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten' (Eulalia), Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian' (Fountain grass), Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Weserbergland' (Fountain grass), Weigela 'Olympiad' (Weigela), Annuals: Abelmoschus moschatus 'Oriental Pink' (Musk mallow), Canna x generalis 'Tropical Rose' (Canna), Chrysanthemum spp. (Garden mums), Hibiscus trionum 'Simple Love Superior', Polygonum orientale (Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate), Tagetes tenuifolia 'Lulu' (Signet marigold), Verbena canadensis 'Perfecta' (Rose vervain), Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Blue Heaven' (Horned violet), Zinnia angustifolia 'Crystal White'.

Lois Whiteside Franklin Flower Trial Garden
Achillea 'Anthea' (Yarrow), Achillea 'Fireland' (Yarrow), Achillea 'Martina' (Yarrow), Achillea 'Moonshine' (Yarrow), Achillea 'Summer Pastels' (Yarrow), Achillea millefolium 'Orange Queen' (Yarrow), Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' (Yarrow), Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl' (Yarrow), Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise' (Coreopsis), Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giant' (Coreopsis), Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray' (Coreopsis), Coreopsis lanceolata 'Goldfink' (Lance leaf coreopsis), Coreopsis lanceolata 'Summer Sprite' (Lance leaf coreopsis), Annuals: Viola 'Bingo Blue Frost', Viola 'Bingo Blues Mix', Viola 'Bingo Rose Blotch', Viola 'Bingo Rose Frost', Viola 'Blue Jeans Mix', Viola 'Contessa', Viola 'Crown Azure', Viola 'Crown Blue', Viola 'Crown Formula Mix', Viola 'Crown Yellow Splash', Viola 'Delta Hue Color Mix', Viola 'Delta Mix', Viola 'Delta Tapestry', Viola 'Imperial Antique Shades', Viola 'Maxim Bronze', Viola 'Maxim Chiffon', Viola 'Maxim Marina', Viola 'Maxim Mix', Viola 'Maxim Sunset', Viola 'Rally Lilac Cap', Viola 'Rally Orange Blotch', Viola Regal Deep Blue w/Blotch', Viola 'Regal Mix', Viola 'Regal Purple/Yellow w/Blotch', Viola 'Regal Rose', Viola 'Regal Rose w/Blotch', Viola 'Regal White w/Blotch', Viola 'Regal Yellow w/Red Blotch', Viola 'Ultima Beacon Blue', Viola 'Ultima Beacon Bronze', Viola 'Ultima Beacon Mix', Viola 'Ultima Beacon Rose', Viola 'Ultima Beacon Yellow' (Pansies). Plants in the Tropical Garden include: Abutilon 'Clementine' (Flowering maple), Acalypha wilkesiana, Araujia sericofera (Cruel plant), Arundo donax (Giant reed), Brugmansia sp. (Angel's trumpet), Canna 'Pretoria', Clerodendrum ugandense 'Butterfly'), Duranta erecta 'Lavender' (Sky flower), Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature plant), Hamelia patens (Firebush), Hedychium 'Orange Crush' (Ornamental Ginger), Hemigraphis alternata 'Silver', Hibiscus acetosella, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Lantana 'New Gold' (Lantana), Lantana 'Patriot Honey Love' (Lantana), Lantana camara 'Pink Caprice', Lantana montevidensis (Trailing lantana), Lycianthes rantonnettii (Blue potato bush), Lysimachia 'Outback Sunset', Nicotiana alata 'Hummingbird Lemon', Pachystachys lutea, Pavonia hastata, Petunia 'Celebrity Chiffon Morn', Plectranthus sp., Plumbago auriculata, Pseuderanthemum reticulatum, Salvia 'Cherry Queen', Salvia 'Wild Watermelon', Salvia guaranitica, Salvia microphylla 'Variegata', Scaevola aemula (Fan flower), Solanum jasminoides (Potato vine), Solenostemon 'Heidi' (Coleus), Solenostemon 'Sunlover Olympic Torch' (Coleus), Solenostemon 'Sunshine Pat Martin' (Coleus), Tibouchina urvilleana (Glory bush).

Lucy and Stanley Lopata Prairie Garden
Aster laevis (Smooth aster), Aster novae-angliae (New England aster), Aster oblongifolius (Aromatic aster), Callirhoe involucrata (Poppy mallow), Heliopsis helianthoides (Oxeye sunflower), Physostegia virginiana (Obedient plant), Rudbeckia subtomentosa (Coneflower), Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Azure sage), Schizachyrium scoparium (Little bluestem), Silphium terebinthinaceum (Prairie dock), Solidago riddellii (Goldenrod), Solidago speciosa (Showy goldenrod).

Maritz Apple Allee
Hemerocallis 'Miss Mary Mary' (Daylily), Hemerocallis 'My Ways' (Daylily), Vinca minor (Common periwinkle), Annuals: Chrysamthemum 'Bright Stephanie' (Garden mum), Chrysanthemum 'Stephanie' (Garden mum), Hibiscus 'Southern Belle' (Rose mallow), Petunia 'Dream's Midnight' (Single grandiflora petunia), Viola cornuta 'Penny Citrus Mix', Viola cornuta 'Penny Yellow', Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Coconut' (Horned violet).

Martha Love Symington Missouri Native Shade Green
Cacalia muhlenbergii (Great Indian plantain), Chelone obliqua (Turtlehead), Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Elephantopus carolinianus (Elephant's foot), Helianthus divaricatus (Sunflower), Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower), Phlox maculata (Spotted phlox), Rudbeckia laciniata (Tall coneflower), Scutellaria incana (Skullcap), Silene stellata (Starry campion), Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (Goldenrod), Tradescantia subaspera (Zigzag spiderwort), Tradescantia virginiana (Spiderwort).

Members' Entry Court Garden
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Fountain grass), Annuals: Begonia 'Pizzazz White', Chrysanthemum 'Stacy', Chrysanthemum 'Tolima' (Garden mums), Petunia 'Fantasy Carmine'.

Mercantile Bank City Garden
Abelia 'Edward Goucher' (Glossy abelia), Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' (Japanese anemone), Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather reed grass).

Mildred Lane Kemper Terrace Garden
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Fountain grass), Polygonum aubertii (Silver lace vine), Saccharum ravennae (Ravenna grass), Spiraea 'Limemound' (Japanese spirea), Annuals: Lantana camara 'Radiation Sport' (Shrub verbena), Solenostemon 'Dark Star' (Coleus).

Spoehrer Children's Garden
Passiflora 'Incense' (Passion flower), Rosa 'Black Jade' (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Dazzler' (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Live Wire®' (Micro-minature rose), Rosa 'Red Minimo®' (Micro-miniature rose), Rosa 'Spice Drop®' (Micro-miniature rose), Rosa chinensis 'Mutabilis' (China rose), Annuals: Agastache 'Premium Carmine', Begonia semperflorens 'Pizzazz Pink', Begonia semperflorens 'Prelude Pink', Begonia semperflorens 'Prelude White', Catharanthus roseus 'Cooler Raspberry Red', Catharanthus roseus 'Pacifica Red' (Madagascar periwinkle), Celosia plumosa, Chrysanthemum 'Blushing Christine', Chrysanthemum 'Donna', Chrysanthemum 'Jean', Chrysanthemum 'Lynn', Chrysanthemum 'Naomi', Chrysanthemum 'Patricia', Chrysanthemum 'Remarkable', Chrysanthemum 'Shelly', Chrysanthemum 'White Illusion', Gomphrena globosa 'Purple', Ipomoea x imperialis 'Mt. Fuji Mix' (Imperial Japanese Morning glory), Osteospermum fruticosum 'Namaqua', Osteospermum fruticosum 'Sunny Sonja', Petunia 'Alladin Cherry Morn', Petunia 'Alladin Nautical Mix', Salvia 'Black and Blue' (Hybrid salvia), Salvia farinacea 'Sea Breeze' (Mealycup sage), Sanvitalia procumbens (Creeping zinnia), Solenostemon 'Cantigny Royale' (Coleus), Tagetes 'Supreme Yellow', Verbena bonariensis (Tall verbena), Zinnia 'Profusion Cherry', Zinnia 'Profusion Orange', Zinnia angustifolia 'Crystal White', Zinnia angustifolia 'Star White', Zinnia elegans 'State Fair Mix', Viola 'Ultima Silhouette Mix' (Pansy), Viola 'cornuta 'Penny Ball Mix' (Horned violet).

Suzanne Stagg Wright Rock Garden
Aster oblongifolius (Aromatic aster), Annuals: Helianthus annuus (Sunflower).

Union Electric Ground Cover Border
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago), Lamium maculatum 'Beedham's White' (Spotted deadnettle), Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (Lilyturf), Rosa 'Happy Trails', Verbena canadensis 'Rosea' (Rose verbena).

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At A Glance