MBG: Plants In Bloom

Missouri Botanical Garden: Plants in Bloom

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November 22 - November 28, 2002

Annuals: Ornamental vegetables include Purple mustard (Brassica juncea) and Red Russian kale (Brassica oleracea).

Ruth Palmer Blanke Boxwood Garden

Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' (Hybrid anemone), Nepeta racemosa (Catmint), Salvia verticillata (Lilac sage), Scabiosa georgica (Pincushion flower). Annuals: Chrysanthemum sp. (Mum), Cuphea hyssopifolia (Mexican heather), Gazania 'Talent Mix' (Treasure flower), Viola spp. (Viola).

Climatron® Geodesic Greenhouse

Acalypha hispida (Chenille plant), Anaphyllum wightii, Anemopaegma orbiculatum, Aphelandra spp., Artocarpus altilis (Breadfruit), Boehmeria nivea, Brunfelsia grandiflora subsp schultsii, Brunfelsia lactea, Burbidgea schizocheila, Caesalpinia mexicana, Calathea burle-marxii 'Ice Blue', Calathea loeseneri, Calathea violacea, Calliandra haematocephala, Carica pubescens, Centropogon cornutus, Chamaedorea geonomiformis, Chondrodendron tomentosum (Curare), Cochliostema velutina, Cordia boissieri, Costus osae, Crescentia portoricensis, Crinum asiaticum, Crinum kaawanum, Cubanola dominguensis, Deppea splendens, Dichorisandra thyrsiflora.Dimerocostus sp., Disporopsis longifolia, Gesneria pedunculosa, Globba winittii, Hamelia patens, Hedychium hasseltii, Heliconia caribaea, Heliconia schiedeana, Hibiscus schizopetalus, Hippobroma longiflora, Holmskioldia sanguinea, Hoya carnosa, Hymenocallis latifolia, Juanulloa mexicana, Leea rubra, Marcgravia rectiflora, Mitriostigma axillare, Monocostus uniflorus, Monolena primuliflora, Musa sp. (Banana), Myrciaria cauliflora, Orthosiphon sp., Oxalis ortgiesii, Pachira insignis, Pachycentria tuberosa, Passiflora biflora, Pentas lanceolata, Quararibea pumila, Scaphochlamys lanceolata, Solandra longiflora, Tacca chantrieri, Tetranema gamboanum, Thunbergia erecta, Tillandsia cyanea, Urospatha grandis.

Cohen Court

Annuals: Viola sp. (Pansy).

English Woodland Garden

Aconitum henryii 'Sparks Variety' (Monkshood), Anemone hupehensis 'Prince Henry' (Japanese anemone), Chelone obliqua (Turtlehead), Conoclinium coelestinum (Mistflower), Corydalis ochroleuca (Corydalis), Hamamelis virginiana (Easterm witchhazel), Tovara filiformis 'Variegata' (Tovara), Tricyrtis formosana var. stolonifera (Toad lily), Tricyrtis hirta 'Hotogisu' (Toad lily), Tricyrtis maculata (Toad lily).

Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden, the Chinese Garden

Hamamelis virginiana (Eastern witchhazel). Annuals: Chrysanthemum 'Anna' (Garden mum).

Heckman Bulb Garden

Oxalis regnellii var. atropurpurea (Purple wood sorrel). Annuals: Viola 'Clear Sky Light Blue', Viola 'Clear Sky Primrose', Viola Skyline Beaconsfield', Viola 'Supreme Purple (Pansy), Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Yesterday Today Tomorrow', Viola cornuta 'Velour Blue Bronze' (Horned violet), Viola spp. (Viola).

Heckman Rock Garden

Aster oblongifolius (Aromatic aster), Campanula latifolia (Bellflower), Colchicum autumnale 'Album' (Autumn crocus), Colchicum byzantinum (Autumn crocus), Colchicum giganteum (Autumn crocus), Crocus sativus (Saffron crocus), Delosperma cooperi (Delosperma), Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee coneflower), Engelmannia pinnatifida (Englemann daisy), Gypsophila cerastioides (Gypsophila), Nepeta racemosa (Nepeta), Salvia greggii 'Alba' (Autumn sage), Salvia greggii 'Cotton Candy' (Autumn sage), Salvia greggii 'Flame' (Autumn sage), Salvia 'Maraschino' (Sage), Salvia 'Waverly' (Sage), Salvia x superba 'Lubec' (Salvia), Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht' (Salvia), Scabiosa georgica (Pincushion flower), Scabiosa olgae (Pincushion flower), Sternbergia sicula (Autumn daffodil), Teucrium nuchense (Germander), Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus' (Wild thyme). Annuals: Lobularia maritima (Sweet alyssum), Salvia 'Van Houttei' (Sage).

Hosta Walk

Aconitum carmichaelli (Monkshood), Tricyrtis hirta (Toad lily).

Isabelle A. Baer Garden

Annuals: Viola sp. (Viola).

Jenkins Daylily Garden

Hamamelis virginiana (Easterm witchhazel).

Kresko Family Victorian Garden

Rosa 'Nearly Wild' (Floribunda rose). Annuals: Chrysanthemum 'Vanessa' (Daisy garden mum), Viola sp. (Pansy), Viola cornuta (Horned violet).

Lehmann Rose Garden

A few roses in this garden are still blooming.

Linnean House

Camellia japonica ‘Rosemary Kinser’, Camellia sasanqua ‘Bonanza’, Camellia sasanqua ‘Leslie Ann’, Camellia sasanqua ‘Mine-No-Yuki’, Camellia sasanqua ‘Setsugekka’, Camellia sasanqua ‘Showa-No-Sakae’, Camellia sasanqua ‘Sparkling Burgundy’, Cyclamen hybrid ‘Concerto Cordelia’, (Florist cyclamen), Farfugium japonicum, Impatiens walleriana ‘Fiesta Lavender Orchid’ (Double impatiens), Impatiens walleriana ‘Showstopper Orchid’ (Impatiens), Impatiens walleriana ‘Showstopper Picotee’ (Impatiens), Mascagnia macroptera, Osmanthus fragrans (Fragrant olive), Plumbago auriculata (Cape leadwort), Viola hederacea (Australian violet).

Lopata Azalea/Rhododendron Garden

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

Milles Sculpture Garden

Annuals: Viola 'Clear Sky True Blue', Viola 'Clear Sky White', Viola 'Clear Sky Yellow' (Pansy).

Ridgway Center Entrance

Annuals: Viola spp. (Pansy).

Samuels Bulb Garden

Colchicum autumnale 'Alboplenum' (Colchicum), Oxalis regnellii var. atropurpurea (Purple wood sorrel). Annuals: Viola 'Clear Sky Primrose' (Pansy), Viola spp. (Viola).

Seiwa-En, The Japanese Garden

Hamamelis virginiana (Easterm witchhazel). Chrysanthemums in the Pring Memorial Garden are still blooming.

Shoenberg Temperate House

Abutilon ‘Moonchimes’ (Flowering maple), Angelonia ‘Angel Mist Light Pink’, Arbutus unedo ‘Compacta’ (Dwarf strawberry bush), Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Maggie’ (Cobbitty daisy), Asclepias perennis (Aquatic milkweed), Aster caroliniensis (Climbing aster), Aster glaucodes, Baccaris pilularis ‘Pigeon Point’ (Coyote brush), Bacopa caroliniana, Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana (Hardy begonia), Callistemon accuminatus (Bottlebrush), Callistemon citrinus (Crimson bottlebrush), Campanula vidalii, Ceratostigma willmotianum (Plumbago), Cleome arborea (Bladderbush), Crithmum marimum (Samphire), Coreopsis integrifolia (Fringeleaf coreopsis), Crocus goulimyi, Cuphea schummannii, Epilobium canum (California fuschia), Cyclamen hybrid ‘Concerto Louisa’ (Florist cyclamen), Cyclamen ‘Miracle Flame Mix’ (Miniature cyclamen), Epilobium canum (California fuschia), Eriogonum arborescens, Euphorbia milii (Crown of thorns), Euryops pectinatus ‘Viridis’ (Clanwilliam daisy), Farfugium japonicum, Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel), Gerbera hybrid ‘Yellow with Dark Center’ (Gerbera daisy), Jasminum tortuosum (Jasmine), Linaria vulgaris (Butter-and-eggs), Nemesia ‘Aromatic Dark Lavender’, Osmanthus x fortunei, Papaver rhoeas (Corn poppy), Pavonia hastata, Pelargonium x hortorum `Americana Salmon' (Geranium), Pelargonium x hortorum ‘Designer Light Pink’ (Geranium), Pelargonium quercifolium ‘Village Hill Oak’ (Oak-leaved geranium), Rosa ‘Sunsprite’ (Floribunda rose), Salvia leucantha (Mexican bush sage), Salvia involucrata ‘Bethellii’ (Rosebud salvia), 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), Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii' (Monk's-hood), Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prinz Heinrich' (Japanese anemone), Anemone x hybrida 'Konigin Charlotte' (Japanese anemone), Colchicum 'Waterlily' (Autumn crocus), Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not). Annuals: Diascia 'Hecbel' (Diascia), Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' (Rosemary), Viola 'Ultima Impressions Rose Parade' (Pansy).

Swift Family Garden

Annuals: Viola spp. (Pansy).

Swift Perennial Border

Anemone 'Alba' (Japanese anemone), Buddleia x weyeriana 'Honeycomb' (Butterfly bush), Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Orange coneflower), Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht' (Sage).

Victorian Gardens

Bedding plants in front of Tower Grove House include: Brassica oleracea 'Peacock Red' (Ornamental kale).

Zimmerman Scented Garden

Thymus vulgaris (Garden thyme). Annuals: Viola 'Clear Sky Light Blue' (Pansy), Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Yellow Delight', Viola 'Tiger Eyes' (Horned violet).

Kemper Center for Home Gardening

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

Cornelia Sunnen Backyard Garden
Annuals: Viola 'Crystal Bowl Primrose' (Pansy).

Foundation Plantings
Annuals: Viola 'Delta Violet with Face', Viola 'Imperial Frosty Rose' (Pansy).

Fragrance Garden
Buddleja longifolia (Buddleja), 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 'Carefree Wonder' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Graham Thomas' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Lilac Rose (™)' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Moon River' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Paloma Blanca' (Shrub rose). Annuals: Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Lilac Ice' (Horned violet), Viola 'Clear Sky Primrose', Viola 'Happy Face Marino' (Pansy).

Jane and Whitney Harris Secret Garden
Anemone 'Alba' (Japanese anemone), Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' (Corydalis), Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' (Pincushion flower).

Jordan Ornamental Shade Garden and Overlook
Adenophora lilifolia (Ladybells), Cimicifuga simplex 'White Pearl' (Bugbane), Geranium 'Rozanne' (Cranesbill), Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai' (Toad lily), Tricyrtis 'Togen' (Toad lily). Annuals: Viola 'Burgundy Lace' (Pansy), Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Black Delight', Viola cornuta 'Sorbet French Vanilla' (Horned violet).

Joseph F. Ruwitch Garden for All
Annuals: Dianthus 'First Love' (Cheddar pink), Dianthus 'Melody White' (China pink).

Lang Family Bird Garden
Aster cordifolius (Aster), Chrysanthemum 'Color Echo' (Chrysanthemum), Chrysanthemum 'Sheffield Pink' (Chrysanthemum), Chrysanthemum 'Virginia's Sunshine' (Garden mum). Annuals: Viola 'Panola Red Blotch' (Pansy).

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

Lucy and Stanley Lopata Prairie Garden
Aster oblongifolius (Aromatic aster).

Martha Love Symington Missouri Native Shade Garden
Hamamelis virginiana (Eastern witchhazel).

Members' Entry Court Garden
Annuals: Viola spp. (Viola).

Mildred Lane Kemper Terrace Garden
Annuals: Viola sp. (Pansy).

Spoehrer Children's Garden
Rosa chinensis 'Mutabilis' (China rose), Rosa 'Dainty Bess' (Hybrid tea 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 Mixture Improved', Viola 'Clear Sky Primrose', Viola 'Pamela Golden Yellow', Viola 'Wink Desert Sunset Mix' (Pansy).

Suzanne Stagg Wright Rock Garden
Aster oblongifolius (Aromatic aster), Glandularia canadensis (Rose verbena).

USBank City Garden
Delosperma cooperi (Delosperma). Annuals: Viola 'Dynamite Beacon Blue' (Pansy), cornuta 'Sorbet Coconut Swirl' (Horned violet).

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