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October 18 - October 24, 2002

Bakewell Court

Lagerstroemia indica 'Seminole' (Crape myrtle).

Ruth Palmer Blanke Boxwood Garden

Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' (Hybrid anemone), Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 'Snowbank' (Boltonia), Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago), Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' (Bleeding heart), Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' (Gaura), Hibiscus moscheutos 'Blue River II' (Rose mallow), Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite' (Rose-of-Sharon), Rosa 'Iceberg' (Climbing floribunda rose), Rosa 'Sir Thomas Lipton' (Hybrid rugosa rose), Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' (Pincushion flower), Scabiosa georgica (Pincushion flower), Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Innocence' (Spiderwort). Annuals: Canna 'Orange', Canna 'Phasion' (Canna), Clerodendrum ugandense (Blue glory bower), Cuphea hyssopifolia (Mexican heather), Evolvulus 'Blue Daze' (Evolvulus), Hemigraphis alternata 'Metallica Crispa' (Purpe waffle plant), Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals' (Sweet alyssum), Verbena bonariensis (Tall verbena).

Climatron® Geodesic Greenhouse

Acalypha hispida (Chenille plant), Anemopaegma orbiculatum, Aphelandra spp., Aristolochia arborea, Barringtonia racemosa, Begonia incisa, Boehmeria nivea, Brighamia insignis, Brugmansia rosea, Brunfelsia grandiflora subsp schultsii, Brunfelsia mire, Caesalpinia mexicana, Calathea burle-marxii 'Ice Blue', Calathea loeseneri, Calathea violacea, Carica pubescens, Centropogon cornutus, Cochliostema velutina, Costus osae, Crescentia portoricensis, Crinum asiaticum, Crinum kaawanum, Cubanola dominguensis, Deppea splendens, Dichorisandra thyrsiflora, Duranta repens, Eucharis bonplandii, Eupomatia laurina, Globba winittii, Hamelia patens, Hedychium coronarium, Heliconia caribaea, Heliconia schiedeana, Hibiscus schizopetalus, Hillia parasitica, Hippobroma longiflora, Hymenocallis littoralis, Ixora coccinea, Juanulloa mexicana, Justicia carnea, Leea rubra, Megaskepasma erythroclamys, Monocostus uniflorus, Musa sp. (Banana), Orthosiphon sp., Oxalis ortgiesii, Pachycentria tuberosa, Pachystachys lutea, Passiflora alata, Passiflora vitifolia, Pentas lanceolata, Pilea cadierei, Quararibea pumila, Quisqualis indica, Scaphochlamys lanceolata, Sobralia decora, Tacca chantrieri, Tacca integrifolia, Tetranema gamboanum, Theobroma cacao (Chocolate).

Cohen Court

Annuals: Viola sp. (Pansy).

English Woodland Garden

Anemone hupehensis 'Prince Henry' (Japanese anemone), Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia), Chelone obliqua (Turtlehead), Cimicifuga japonica (Japanese bugbane), Cimicifuga ramosa (Bugbane), Corydalis ochroleuca (Corydalis), Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Elsholtzia stauntonii (Mint-shrub), Hosta longipes (Plantain lily), Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia), Lobelia x speciosa 'Dark Crusader' (Cardinal flower), Persicaria microcephalum 'Red Dragon' (Knotweed), Polygonum virginianum (Tovara), Polygonum virginianum 'Alba' (Tovara), Tovara filiformis 'Variegata' (Tovara), Tricyrtis formosana var. stolonifera (Toad lily), Tricyrtis hirta (Toad lily), Tricyrtis hirta 'Miyazaki' (Toad lily), Tricyrtis macropoda (Toad lily).

Gladney Rose Garden

Roses in this garden are in full seasonal bloom.

Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden, the Chinese Garden

Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia), Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Ceratostigma), Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite' (Rose of Sharon), Kalimeris mongolica (Oriental boltonia), Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' (Japanese spirea), Tricyrtis macropoda (Toad lily). Annuals: Chrysanthemum 'Anna', Chrysanthemum 'Bright Stephanie', Chrysanthemum 'Cheery Emily' (Garden mum).

Heckman Bulb Garden

Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia), Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' (Bluebeard), Colchicum 'Waterlily' (Autumn crocus), Delosperma cooperi (Iceplant), Sternbergia lutea (Autumn daffodil). Annuals: Canna 'Phitzer's Chinese Coral', Canna 'Tropical Rose', Canna 'Waddick's Variegated' (Canna).

Heckman Rock Garden

Allium stellatum (Prairie onion), Campanula latifolia (Bellflower), Colchicum speciosum (Autumn crocus), Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana' (Tickseed), Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream' (Tickseed), Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Coreopsis), Delosperma cooperi (Delosperma), Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee coneflower), Engelmannia pinnatifida (Englemann daisy), Hippolytia herderi (Tansy), Hylotelephium spectabile 'Brilliant' (Sedum), Linaria genistifolia (Toadflax), Nepeta grossheimii (Nepeta), Platycodon grandiflorus 'Apoyama' (Balloon flower), Salvia greggii 'Flame' (Autumn sage), Salvia 'Maraschino' (Sage), Salvia x superba 'Lubec' (Salvia), Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht' (Salvia), Saponaria x lampergii 'Max Frei' (Soapwort), Scabiosa georgica (Pincushion flower), Scabiosa olgae (Pincushion flower), Solidago spathulata var. nana (Goldenrod), Verbena bonariensis (Tall verbena). Annuals: Lobularia maritima (Sweet alyssum), Ricinus communis (Castor bean), Salvia 'Van Houttei' (Sage), Salvia leucantha, Salvia leucantha 'Midnight', Salvia leucantha 'Phyllis' Fancy' (Mexican bush sage).

Hosta Walk

Aconitum carmichaelli (Monkshood), Anemone 'September Charm' (Anemone), Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago), Hosta cathayana (Hosta), Hosta 'Emerald Tiara' (Hosta), Hosta 'Ground Sulphur' (Hosta), Hosta 'Invincible' (Hosta), Hosta lancifolia (Hosta), Hosta tardiflora (Hosta), Tricyrtis hirta (Toad lily).

Isabelle A. Baer Garden

Salvia guaranitica (Blue anise sage). Annuals: Viola sp. (Viola).

Jenkins Daylily Garden

Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (Lily turf), Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' (Variegated Japanese silver grass).

Knolls

Ageratina luciae-brauniae (Lucy Brown's snakeroot), Boltonia decurrens (Decurrent falseaster), Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' (Eulalia), Solidago ouachitensis (Ouachita Mountain goldenrod), Tricyrtis 'Tojen' (Japanese toad lily). Annuals: Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara' (Mexican bush sage).

Kresko Family Victorian Garden

Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' (Butterfly bush), Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Red fountain grass), Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood' (Shrubby cinquefoil), Rosa 'AUSbord' GERTRUDE JEKYLL (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUScam' MARINETTE (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUSlo' OTHELLO (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUSmove' TESS OF THE D'URBURVILLES (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Nearly Wild' (Floribunda rose), Spiraea japonica 'Limemound' (Japanese spiraea), Spiraea japonica 'Shibori' (Japanese spiraea). Annuals: Campanula medium 'Champion Blue', Champion Pink' (Canterbury bells), Cleome hasslerana (Spider flower), Hemigraphis alternata 'Metallica Crispa', Linaria maroccana 'Northern Lights' (Toadflax), Lobularia maritima (Sweet alyssum), Osteospermum 'Arctur', Osteospermum 'Mira' (African daisy), Pachystachys lutea (Golden shrimp plant), Ricinus communis 'Carmencita' (Castor bean), Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Black Duet' (Horned violet).

Lehmann Rose Garden

Roses in this garden are in full seasonal bloom.

Linnean House

Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Lavender Orchid' (Double impatiens), Impatiens walleriana 'Showstopper Orchid' (Impatiens), Impatiens walleriana 'Showstopper Picotee' (Impatiens), Osmanthus fragrans (Fragrant olive), Osmanthus fragrans 'Jingui', Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus (Orange fragrant olive), Plumbago auriculata (Cape leadwort), Viola hederacea (Australian violet).

Lopata Azalea/Rhododendron Garden

Cyclamen coum (Cyclamen), Cyclamen hederifolium (Hardy cyclamen). It's not unusual to see some Rhododendrons blooming sporadically in fall.

Milles Sculpture Garden

Annuals: Viola spp. (Pansies). Water lilies in the Circular pool include: Nymphaea 'Afterglow', 'Blue Spider', 'Blue Triumph', 'Bob Trickett', 'Dauben', 'Green Smoke', 'Indian Goddess Blue', 'Mr. Martin E. Randig', 'Orchid Star', 'Pamela', 'Panama Pacific', 'Pink Champagne', 'Pink Pearl', 'Shell Pink', 'Trail Blazer', 'Unnamed Cultivar', 'White Lightning', Wild Rose', 'William McLane', 'Yellow Dazzler' (Tropical water lily), Victoria 'Adventure', 'Longwood Hybrid' (Hybrid Victoria water lily), Victoria amazonica (Amazon water lily), Victoria cruziana (Santa Cruz water lily). Water lilies in the Rectangular pools include: Nymphaea 'Albert Greenberg', 'Antares', 'August Koch', 'Bagdad', 'Blue Beauty', 'Charles Thomas', 'Director George T. Moore', 'Golden Fascinator', 'Golden West', 'Green Smoke', 'Henry Shaw', 'Jennifer Rebecca', 'Judge Hitchcock', 'Key Lime', 'Leopardess', 'Madame Ganna Walska', 'Marmorata', 'Moonshadow', 'Mrs. George C. Hitchcock', 'Peach Blow', 'Pink Passion', 'Pink Pearl', 'Shell Pink', 'Shirley Byrne', 'St. Louis', 'St. Louis Gold', 'Star of Siam', 'White Lightning' (Tropical water lily), Nymphaea x castaliiflora (Hybrid water lily), Nymphaea gigantea 'Albert de Lestang' (Australian water lily).

Ridgway Center Entrance

Annuals: Chrysanthemum sp. (Garden mum).

Samuels Bulb Garden

Alstroemeria psittacina (Lily of the Incas), Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura' (Alstroemeria), Colchicum autumnale 'Album' (Autumn crocus), Ornithogalum saundersiae (Giant chincherinchee), Spiraea japonica 'Limemound' (Bumald spirea).

Seiwa-En, The Japanese Garden

Miscanthus sinensis (Eulalia), Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain grass). Chrysanthemums in the Pring Memorial Garden are showy.

Shoenberg Temperate House

Abelia chinensis, Abutilon 'Moonchimes' (Flowering maple), Adina rubella, Angelonia 'Angel Mist Light Pink', Argyranthemum frutescens 'Maggie' (Cobbitty daisy), Asclepias perennis (Aquatic milkweed), Aster glaucodes, Bacopa caroliniana, Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana (Hardy begonia), Campanula vidalii (Bellflower), Capparis spinosa (Caper), Ceratostigma abyssinicum (Plumbago), Ceratostigma willmotianum (Plumbago), Cleome arborea (Bladderbush), Crinum americanum (Florida swamp lily), Crithmum marimum (Samphire), Cuphea schummannii, Epilobium canum (California fuschia), Cyclamen hybrid 'Miracle Flame Mix' (Miniature cyclamen), Eriogonum arborescens, Euphorbia milii (Crown of thorns), Euryops pectinatus 'Viridis' (Clanwilliam daisy), Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel), Jasminum angulare (Jasmine), Jasminum tortuosum (Jasmine), Lavatera trimestris (Mallow), Millettia reticulata (Evergreen wisteria), Pancratium canariense, Pavonia hastata, Pelargonium x hortorum `Americana Salmon' (Geranium), Pelargonium x hortorum 'Designer Light Pink' (Geranium), Pelargonium quercifolium 'Village Hill Oak' (Oak-leaved geranium), Rhexia mariana (Meadow beauty), Rosa 'Sunsprite' (Floribunda rose), Spiranthes odorata (Marsh ladies-tresses orchid), Turraea obtusifolia (South African honeysuckle), Utricularia sandersonii (Rabbit ears), Xylosma congestum.

Spoehrer Plaza

Annuals: Viola spp. (Pansies).

Strassenfest German Garden

Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia), Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' (Yarrow), Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl' (Sneezewort), Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii' (Monk's-hood), Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prinz Heinrich' (Japanese anemone), Anemone x hybrida 'Konigin Charlotte' (Japanese anemone), Aster alpinus 'Dunkle Schone' (Alpine aster), Aster amellus 'Rudolf Goethe' (Italian aster), Aster novae-angliae 'Septemberrubin' (New England aster), Aster x frikartii 'Monch' (Aster), Centaurea montana (Mountain bluet), Colchicum 'Waterlily' (Autumn crocus), Geranium sanguineum var. striatum (Bloody cranesbill), Helenium 'Rotgold' (Sneezeweed), Knautia macedonica (Knautia), Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' (English lavender), Linaria vulgaris (Butter and eggs), Lobelia fulgens 'Konigen Victoria' (Lobelia), Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' (Marjoram), Phlox paniculata 'Juliglut' (Garden phlox), Platycodon grandiflorus 'Permutterschale' (Balloon flower), Salvia x sylvestris 'Blauhuegel' (Sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Blaukonigin' (Sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Rosakonigin' (Sage).

Swift Family Garden

Annuals: Brassica sp. (Ornamental cabbage), Carex sp, Chrysanthemum sp., Salvia sp., Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Fountain grass), Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Purple fountain grass). Aquatics in the pools include: Alocasia macrorhizae (Giant taro), Colocasia 'Black Magic', 'Illustris' (Taro), Cyperus alternifolius 'Gracillis' (Umbrella plant), Cyperus haspan (Dwarf papyrus), Eleocharis montevidensis (Spike rush), Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' (Manna grass), Hydrocotyle ranunculoides (Pennywort), Juncus effusus 'Spiralis' (Corkscrew rush), Ludwigia sedoides (Ludwigia), Nelumbo 'American Yellow' (Lotus), Neptunia aquatica (Sensitive plant), Nymphaea 'Bagdad', 'Barbara Barnett', 'Leopardess' (Tropical water lily), Saururus cernuus (Swamp lily), Victoria cruziana (Santa Cruz water lily).

Swift Perennial Border

Anemone 'Alba' (Japanese anemone), Anemone 'September Charm' (Anemone), Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke' (New England aster), Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England aster), Buddleia x weyeriana 'Honeycomb' (Butterfly bush), Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Ceratostigma), Lagerstroemia indica (Crapemyrtle), Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Nickey' (Dwarf zebra grass), Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (Eulalia), Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder' (Silver feather maiden grass), Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' (Variegated eulalia grass), Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht' (Sage).

Victorian Gardens

Bedding plants in front of Tower Grove House include: Graptophyllum pictum 'Atropurpureum' (Caricature plant), Petunia 'Misty Lilac Wave' (Spreading petunia), Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' (New Zealand flax).

Zimmerman Scented Garden

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Common lavender), Origanum vulgare (Oregano), Thymus vulgaris (Garden thyme). Annuals: Caladium bicolor, Cleome rosea var. bicolor 'Linde Armstrong' (Spider flower), Pentas 'New Look Pink' (Egyptian staf flower), Senecio cineraria 'Silver Dust' (Dusty Miller), Strobilanthes dyerianus (Persian shield), Tibouchina urvilleana (Glory bush).

Kemper Center for Home Gardening

Bank of America Family Vegetable Garden
Rosa 'Carefree Beauty (™)' (Shrub rose). Annuals: Chrysanthemum spp. (Garden mums), Vilola spp. (Pansies).

Birch Mahaffey Carpenter Butterfly Pavillion
Buddleja davidii var. veitchiana 'Petite Plum' (Butterfly bush), Conoclinium coelestinum (Mist flower), Impatiens capensis (Jewelweed).

Christopher Biraben Butterfly Meadow
Anaphalis margaritacea (Pearly everlasting), Aster oblongifolius (Aromatic aster), Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Glandularia canadensis (Rose verbena), Pycnanthemum virginianum (Mountain mint), Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Blue sage). Annuals: Argyranthemum sp. (Cobbity daisy), Asclepias curassavica (Bloodflower), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan), Pentas lanceolata (Egyptian starflower), Salvia farinacea (Mealycup sage), Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican sunflower).

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

Cornelia Sunnen Backyard Garden
Annuals: Viola sp. (Viola).

Cutting Garden
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England aster), Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple coneflower), Heliopsis helianthoides 'Ballerina' (Oxeye), Hylotelephium spectabile 'Ruby Jewel' (Showy stonecrop), Knautia macedonica (Knautia), Limonium latifolium (Sea lavender), Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Filagran' (Russian sage), Salvia nemerosa 'Plumosa' (Sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Blue Hill' (Salvia), Solidago 'Crown of Rays' (Goldenrod), Veronica spicata 'Blue Charm' (Spiked speedwell).

Foundation Plantings
Hypericum beanii (St. John's wort), Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' (Maiden grass), Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' (Variegated eulalia), Spiraea japonica (Japanese spirea). Annuals: Viola spp. (Pansies).

Fragrance Garden
Buddleja longifolia (Buddleja), Gladiolus callianthus (Acidanthera), Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender), Phlox paniculata 'Robert Poore' (Garden phlox), Polianthes tuberosa (Tuberose), Rosa 'Abbaya de Cluny(®)' (Hybrid tea rose), Rosa 'Amiga Mia' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUSday THE ALEXANDRA ROSE (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUSmary' MARY ROSE (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUSsemi' THE HERBALIST (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Betty Boop' (Floribunda rose), Rosa 'Graham Thomas' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Moon River' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Sachet (™)' (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Scentimental' (Floribunda rose), Rosa 'Sir Thomas Lipton' (Hybrid rugosa rose), Rosa 'Toulouse-Lautrec' (Hybrid tea rose), Rosa 'Tradescant' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Wild Spice' (Rugosa rose), Rosa 'Yves Piaget(®)' (Hybrid tea rose). Annuals: Heliotropium 'Atlantis', Heliotropium 'Baby Blue', (Heliotrope), Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals' (Sweet alyssum), Petunia 'Misty Lilac Wave', Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' (Anise-scented sage), Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Lilac Ice' (Horned violet).

Jane and Whitney Harris Secret Garden
Anemone 'Alba' (Japanese anemone), Aster 'Little Carlow' (Aster), Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke' (Aster), Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England aster), Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' (Bluebeard), Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago), Dicentra 'Luxuriant' (Bleeding heart), Phlox paniculata 'Mt. Fujiyama' (Garden phlox), Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi' (Balloon flower), Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' (Pincushion flower). Annuals: Asarina scandens 'Blue Sky' (Twining snapdragon), Salvia farinacea 'Rhea' (Mealycup sage).

Jordan Ornamental Shade Garden and Overlook
Adenophora lilifolia (Ladybells), Anemone x hybrida 'Pamina' (Japanese anemone), Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' (Turtlehead), Geranium 'Rozanne' (Cranesbill), Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai' (Toad lily), Tricyrtis 'Togen' (Toad lily).

Joseph F. Ruwitch Garden for All
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fairy Snow' (Balloon flower). Annuals: Calibrachoa 'Trailing White', Calibrachoa 'Trailing Yellow' (Million bells), Dianthus 'First Love' (Cheddar pink), Dianthus 'Melody White' (China pink), Viola sp. (Viola).

Justin A. and Rose J. Naumann Experimental Garden
Lagerstroemia 'Bicolor' (Crape myrtle), Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite(™)' (Crape myrtle), Lagerstroemia indica 'Lafayette' (Crape myrtle), Lagerstroemia indica 'New Orleans' (Crape myrtle), Lagerstroemia indica 'Raspberry Sundae(™)' (Crape myrtle).

Lang Family Bird Garden
Aster cordifolius (Aster), Aster ericoides forma prostratus 'Snow Flurry' (Heath aster), Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England aster), Buddleja davidii (Butterfly bush), Hylotelephium spectabile 'Brilliant' (Showy stonecrop), Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' (Switch grass), Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain grass), Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue' (Indian grass). Annuals: Agastache cana 'Heather Queen' (Hyssop), Asclepias curassavica, Cleome hasslerana (Spider flower), Ipomoea lobata (Spanish flag), Pennisetum setacum 'Rubrum' (Fountain grass), Pentas lanceolata (Egyptian starflower), Zinnia angustifolia 'Star Bright Mix' (Mexican zinnia), Zinnia elegans 'Envy'.

Lois Whiteside Franklin Flower Trial Garden
Annuals: Viola spp. (Viola).

Low Maintenance Garden
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England aster), Aster tataricus (Tatarian aster), Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy' (Stonecrop), Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (Eulalia), Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' (Fountain grass), Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage), Veronica spicata 'Blue Charm' (Spiked speedwell).

Lucy and Stanley Lopata Prairie Garden
Andropogon gerardii (Big bluestem), Aster laevis (Smooth aster), Aster novae-angliae (New England aster), Aster oblongifolius (Aster), Delphinium exaltatum (Tall larkspur), Elymus canadensis (Canada wild rye), Glandularia canadensis (Rose verbena), Heliopsis helianthoides (Oxeye), Panicum virgatum (Switch grass), Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Blue sage), Solidago gattingeri (Goldenrod), Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod), Solidago riddellii (Goldenrod), Solidago speciosa (Showy goldenrod), Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie dropseed).

Maritz Apple Allee
Colchicum sp. (Autumn crocus), Helianthus salicifolius (Willow-leaved sunflower), Rosa 'Jeanne Lajoie' (Climbing miniature rose). Annuals: Chrysanthemum spp. (Garden mum).

Martha Love Symington Missouri Native Shade Garden
Aster linariifolius (Aster), Chasmanthium latifolium (Inland sea oats), Chelone glabra (Turtlehead), Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Glandularia canadensis (Rose verbena), Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower), Phlox maculata (Meadow pholx), Rudbeckia laciniata 'Golden Glow' (Tall coneflower), Scutellaria incana (Skullcap), Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (Goldenrod), Tradescantia subaspera (Zigzag spiderwort), Tradescantia virginiana (Spiderwort), Verbesina alternifolia (Verbesina).

Members' Entry Court Garden
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Fountain grass), Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' (Japanese spirea). Annuals: Chrysanthemum spp. (Garden mums), Phormium sp. (New Zealand flax).

Mildred Lane Kemper Terrace Garden
Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' (Tutsan), Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Fountain grass), Saccharum ravennae (Ravenna grass), Spiraea 'Limemound' (Japanese spirea). Annuals: Viola sp. (Pansy).

Spoehrer Children's Garden
Rosa 'Nearly Wild' (Floribunda rose). Annuals: Viola cornuta 'Penny Azure Wing', Viola cornuta 'Penny Orchid Frost', Viola cornuta 'Penny Violet', Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Blackberry Cream', Viola 'Sorbet Lemon Swirl', Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Yellow Frost' (Horned violet), Viola 'Baby Bingo Denim', Viola 'Bingo Blotch Mix', Viola 'Clear Sky Primrose', Viola 'Mink Desert Sunset Mix' (Pansy).

Suzanne Stagg Wright Rock Garden
Allium stellatum (Prairie onion), Aster oblongifolius (Aromatic aster), Bouteloua gracilis (Blue grama), Coreopsis tripteris (Tickseed), Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake-master), Gentiana andrewsii (Closed gentian), Glandularia canadensis (Rose verbena), Panicum virgatum (Switch grass), Solidago riddellii (Goldenrod), Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie dropseed).

USBank City Garden
Abelia 'Edward Goucher' (Glossy abelia), Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather reed grass). Annuals: Brugmansia sp. (Angel's trumpet), Viola cornuta (Horned violet), Viola sp. (Pansy).

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