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August 22 - August 28, 2003

Bakewell Court

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

Ruth Palmer Blanke Boxwood Garden

Allium sp. (Ornamental onion), Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae (Snow-in-summer), Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple coneflower), Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' (Coneflower), Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite' (Rose-of-Sharon), Hosta 'Blue Wedgwood' (Hosta), Hosta 'Royal Standard' (Hosta), Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' (Tardiva hydrangea), Lilium 'Casa Blanca' (Lily), Nepeta racemosa (Catmint), Phlox maculata 'Miss Lingard', Phlox paniculata 'Mt. Fujiyama', Rosa 'Iceberg' (Climbing floribunda rose), Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Coneflower), Rudbeckia 'Herbstonne' (Coneflower), Ruellia malacosperma (Ruellia), Salvia verticillata (Lilac sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Blue Hill' (Sage), Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' (Pincushion flower), Scabiosa georgica (Pincushion flower), Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' (Japanese spirea), Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Innocence' (Spiderwort), Veronica spicata 'Blue Charm' (Spiked speedwell). Annuals: Gazania sp. (Treasure flower), Lobularia maritima (Sweet alyssum).

Climatron® Geodesic Greenhouse

Acalypha hispida (Chenille plant), Aphelandra spp., Aristolochia arborea, Aristolochia gigantea, Aristolochia grandiflora, Barringtonia racemosa, Brexia madagascariensis, Brugmansia rosea, Brunfelsia densifolia, Brunfelsia mire, Caesalpinia mexicana, Calathea burle-marxii 'Ice Blue', Calvoa sessilifolia, Carica pubescens, Carissa wylei, Chamaedorea pauciflora, Cnidoscolus chayamansa (Mayan spinach), Costus osae, Crescentia portoricensis, Crinum asiaticum, Cubanola dominguensis, Cuphea utriculosa, Curcuma longa, Deppea splendens 'Augustin', Duranta repens, Eucharis formosa, Fuchsia regia, Globba winitii, Hamelia patens, Hedychium hasseltii, Heliconia caribaea 'Purpurea', Heliconia schiedeana, Hibiscus schizopetalus, Hippobroma longiflora, Hoya carnosa, Hyophorbe verschaffeltii, Impatiens marianae, Jatropha multifida, Juanolloa mexicana, Justicia carnea, Louteridium costaricense, Macleinia rupestris, Martinella obovata, Megaskepasma erythrochlamys, Mitriostigma axillare, Murraya koenigii, Nicolaia elatior, Orthosiphon sp., Osa pulchra, Pachystachys lutea, Pandanus copelandii, Passiflora vitifolia, Pentas lanceolata, Pitcairnia bromeliifolia, Pseuderanthemum alatum, Psychotria nervosa, Quararibea pumila, Quisqualis indica, Rauvolfia tetraphylla, Sapranthus microcarpus, Scutellaria costaricana, Strelitzia nicolai, Tacca chantrieri, Tetranema gamboanum, Theobroma cacao (Chocolate), Urospatha grandis.

English Woodland Garden

Acanthus spinosus (Bear's breeches), Anemone hupehensis 'Prince Henry' (Japanese anemone), Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed), Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia), Clematis heracleifolia (Tube clematis), Corydalis ochroleuca (Corydalis), Elsholtzia stauntonii (Mint-shrub), Eupatorium purpureum (Joe Pye weed), Eupatorium rugosum (White snakeroot), Helianthus divaricatus (Sunflower), Hosta decorata (Hosta), Hosta 'June' (Hosta), Hosta plantaginea (Plantain lily), Hosta sp. (Hosta), Hosta 'Spritzer' (Hosta), Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave' (Lacecap hydrangea), Impatiens capensis (Jewelweed), Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' (Leopard plant), Ligularia dentata 'Othello' (Leopard plant), Liriope spicata (Creeping lilyturf), Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower), Lobelia 'La Fresco' (Lobelia), Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia), Ludwigia alternifolia (Seedbox), Lycoris squamigera (Resurrection lily), Ophiopogon planiscapus (Mondo grass), Pardancanda x norrisii (Candy lily), Persicaria virginiana 'Variegatum' (Tovara), Phlox paniculata (Perennial phlox), Pollia japonica (Pollia), Polygonum virginianum (Tovara), Rudbeckia laciniata (Cutleaf coneflower), Scutellaria incana (Skullcap), Tradescantia subaspera (Zigzag spiderwort), Tricyrtis macropoda (Toad lily).

Gladney Rose Garden

Roses in this garden are seasonally showy.

Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden, the Chinese Garden

Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia), Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Ceratostigma), Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite' (Rose of Sharon), Hosta densa (Hosta), Hosta plantaginea (August Lily), Hosta 'Vera Verde' (Hosta), Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave' (Lacecap hydrangea), Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' (Bigleaf hydrangea), Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' (Tardiva hydrangea), Sedum tetractinum (Chinese sedum), Thalictrum delavayi (Meadow rue), Weigela florida 'Red Prince' (Weigela).

Heckman Bulb Garden

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' (Bluebeard), Lilium 'Contrast' (Asiatic lily), Lilium 'Fata Morgana' (Asiatic lily), Lycoris chinensis x Lycoris sprengeri (Resurrection lily), Lycoris rosea (Resurrection lily), Lycoris x houdyshellii (Lycoris), Magnolia 'Randy' (Magnolia), Magnolia 'Ricki' (Magnolia), Oxalis regnellii var. atropurpurea (Purple wood sorrel), Tulbaghia violacea (Society garlic). Annuals: Canna 'Tropical Salmon', Canna Tropical Yellow', Cleome hassleriana (Spider flower), Dahlia 'Be Bop', Dahlia 'Blue Lagoon', Dahlia 'Classic Giselle', Dahlia 'Crossfield Ebony', Dahlia 'Curly Que', Dahlia 'Devotion', Dahlia 'Honka', Dahlia 'Jean Marie', Dahlia 'Kasasagi', Dahlia 'Kevin Floodlight', Dahlia 'Lemon Candy', Dahlia 'Mrs. Eileen', Dahlia 'Seduction', Gladiolus sp. (Gladiolus mixture), Hedychium sp. (Ginger lily), Ipomoea platense, Salvia guaranitica 'Royal Blue' (Anise-scented sage), Salvia nemerosa 'Cherry Queen' (Sage), Verbena bonariensis.

Heckman Rock Garden

Allium stellatum (Prairie onion), Aster novae-angliae (New England aster), Callirhoe involucrata (Purple poppy mallow), Campanula latifolia (Bellflower), Centaurea dealbata (Persian cornflower), Clematis integrifolia (Solitary clematis), Colchicum tenorei (Colchicum), Colchicum 'Violet Queen' (Autumn crocus), Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Coreopsis), Delosperma cooperi (Delosperma), Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee coneflower), Engelmannia pinnatifida (Englemann daisy), Eryngium caucasicum (Sea holly), Inula ensifolia (Inula), Origanum vulgare (Marjoram), Platycodon grandiflorus 'Apoyama' (Balloon flower), Rudbeckia fulgida var. Sullivantii (Sullivant's coneflower), Salvia greggii 'Alba' (Autumn sage), Salvia guaranitica (Anise-scented sage), Salvia miniata 'Red Select' (Salvia). Salvia verticillata (Lilac sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht' (Salvia), Saponaria x lampergii 'Max Frei' (Soapwort), Scabiosa georgica (Pincushion flower), Scabiosa olgae (Pincushion flower), Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' (Japanese spirea), Stachys byzantina (Lamb's-ears), Verbascum pyramidatum (Verbascum), Verbena bonariensis (Tall verbena), Verbena canadensis (Rose vervain). Annuals: Antirrhinum majus 'Luminaire Deep Yellow' (Trailing snapdragon), Salvia darcyi Salvia discolor, Salvia greggii 'Lipstick Red' (Autumn sage), Salvia leucantha 'Dark Purple', Salvia leucantha 'Midnight' (Mexican bush sage), Salvia microphylla (Cherry sage), Salvia nemerosa 'Cherry Queen' (Sage), Salvia oppositiflora (Peruvian salmon sage), Salvia splendens 'Van Houttei' (Scarlet sage).

Herb Garden

Roses in the Cook Fragrance Rose Collection include: Rosa 'AUSapple' DAPPLE DAWN (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUSbloom' THE DARK LADY (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUSbord' GERTRUDE JEKYLL (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUScot' ABRAHAM DARBY (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUSmas' GRAHAM THOMAS (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUSmum' PAT AUSTIN (Shrub rose), Rosa 'AUSrush' WINDRUSH (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Felicia' (Hybrid musk rose), Rosa 'MEImont' CLARE MATIN (Large flowered climbing rose).

Hosta Walk

Anemone 'September Charm' (Anemone), Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe), Hosta clausa (Hosta), Hosta 'Elvis Lives' (Hosta), Hosta fortunei 'Albomarginata' (Hosta), Hosta 'Fragrant Blue' (Hosta), Hosta 'Geisha' (Hosta), Hosta 'Ginko Craig' (Hosta), Hosta 'Golden Scepter' (Hosta), Hosta 'Ground Master' (Hosta), Hosta hypoleuca (Hosta), Hosta 'Invincible' (Hosta), Hosta 'Kabitan' (Hosta), Hosta kikutii (Hosta), Hosta lancifolia (Hosta), Hosta longipes (Hosta), Hosta 'Royal Standard' (Hosta), Hosta 'Scooter' (Hosta), Hosta sp. (Hosta), Hosta 'Sparkling Burgundy' (Hosta), Hosta 'Spritzer' (Hosta), Hosta 'Stiletto' (Hosta), Hosta tsushimensis (Hosta), Hosta 'Vera Verde' (Hosta), Hosta 'Whirlwind' (Hosta), Hosta yingeri (Hosta), Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' (Hydrangea), Lycoris squamigera (Surprise lily), Pollia japonica (Pollia), Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' (Spirea), Thalictrum rochebrunianum 'Lavender Mist' (Meadow rue).

Isabelle A. Baer Garden

Salvia guaranitica (Blue anise sage).

Jenkins Daylily Garden

Hemerocallis spp. (Daylilies), Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' (Tardiva hydrangea), Lycoris squamigera (Resurrection lily), Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain grass).

Knolls

Echinacea pallida (Pale Purple coneflower), Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee coneflower), Hemerocallis fulva var. littorea (Seaside daylily), Hosta sp. (Hosta), Iliamna remota (Kankakee mallow), Lobelia siphilitica (Blue cardinal flower), Nymphaea 'Comanche' (Hardy water lily), Nymphaea 'Joey Tomocik' (Hardy water lily), Nymphaea 'Marliac White' (Hardy water lily), Nymphaea 'Virginalis' (Hardy water lily), Persicaria amplexicaulis (Mountain fleece), Pinellia tripartitia (Pinellia), Pontederia cordata (Pickerel rush), Pontederia cordata 'Alba' (White pickerel rush), Thalia dealbata (Thalia), Tricyrtis 'Tojen' (Japanese toad lily), Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree).

Kresko Family Victorian Garden

Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' (Butterfly bush), Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Blue Mist' (Bluebeard), Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-son flower from Zhejiang), Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' (Rose of Sharon), Lagerstroemia 'Hopi' (Crape myrtle), Lagerstroemia indica 'Sarah's Favorite' (Crape myrtle), Lagerstroemia 'Tonto' (Crape myrtle), Lagerstroemia 'Zuni' (Crape myrtle), Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain grass), 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), Tamarix ramosissima 'Pink Cascade' (Tamarisk). Annuals: Begonia semperflorens-cultorum 'Cocktail Vodka' (Wax begonia), Canna 'Red Futurity', Cleome hassleriana (Spider flower), Petunia 'Surfina Blue Vein', Petunia 'Surfina Pink Vein' (Petunia), Ricinus communis (Castor bean), Solenostemon 'Kingswood Torch', 'Trailing Pink' (Coleus).

Lehmann Rose Garden

Roses in this garden are seasonally showy.

Linnean House

Impatiens walleriana ‘Dazzler Salmon’, Impatiens walleriana ‘Dazzler Violet’, Impatiens walleriana ‘Dazzler White’, Impatiens walleriana ‘Fiesta Salmon Sunrise’ (Double impatiens), Nicotiana sylvestris ‘Only the Lonely’ (Flowering tobacco), Plumbago auriculata (Cape leadwort).

Milles Sculpture Garden

Beds bordering the pools include: Alternanthera 'Purple Knight' (Joseph's coat), Hemigraphis alternata 'Metallica Crispa' (Purple waffle plant), Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (Maiden grass), Musa mannii (Indian dwarf banana), Solenostemon 'Lifelime' (Coleus). Curved beds include: Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (Taro), Gomphrena sp. (Globe amaranth), Graptophyllum pictum 'Chocolate' (Caricature plant), Lantana sp., Musa 'Ae-Ae' (Variegated Hawaiian banana), Solenostemon sp. (Coleus). Rectangular beds include: Musa lasiocarpa (Chinese yellow banana), Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Fountain grass), Pennisetum setaceum 'Red Riding Hood' (Fountain grass), Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Red' (Egyptian star flower), Perilla 'Magilla' (Perilla). Tropical waterlilies in the rectangular pools include: Nymphaea 'Albert Greenberg', N. 'Annie Emmett', 'N. 'Barbara Barnett', N. 'Blue Spider', N. 'Blue Triumph', N. 'Evelyn Randig', N. 'Golden Fascinator', N. 'Golden West', N. 'Green Smoke', N. 'H.C. Haarstick', N. 'Isabelle Pring', N. 'Jack Wood', N. 'Leopardess', N. 'Madame Gaana Walska', N. 'Moon Shadow', N. 'Neoline', N. 'Red Flare', N. 'St. Louis', N. 'Star of Siam', N. 'Star of Zanzibar', N. 'Texas Shell Pink', N. 'Trail Blazer', N. 'William McLane', N. 'Woods Blue Goddess'.

Samuels Bulb Garden

Alstroemeria psittacina (Lily of the Incas), Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura' (Alstroemeria), Eucomis comosa (Pineapple lily), Hydrangea quercifolia (Oak-leaf hydrangea), Hymenocallis 'Sulphur Queen' (Spider lily), Lilium speciosum 'Uchida' (Oriental lily), Spiraea japonica 'Limemound' (Bumald spirea).

Seiwa-En, The Japanese Garden

Hosta sp. (Hosta), Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' (Hydrangea), Lespedeza thunbergii (Thunberg lespedeza), Liriope muscari (Lilyturf), Liriope spicata (Lilyturf), Miscanthus sinensis (Eulalia), Ophiopogon japonicus (Dwarf mondo grass), Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon flower), Pontederia cordata (Pickerel weed), Thalia dealbata (Thalia).

Shoenberg Temperate House

Abutilon ‘Moonchimes’ (Flowering maple), Adina rubella, Angelonia hybrid ‘Angel Mist Lavender Pink’, Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Butterfly’ (Cobitty daisy), Arctotheca calendula, Bacopa caroliniana, Begonia hybrid ‘Dragon Wing Pink’, Callistemon accuminatus (Bottlebrush), Callistemon citrinus (Crimson bottlebrush), Campanula vidalii (Bellflower), Capparis spinosa (Caper), Ceratostigma abyssinicum (Plumbago), Ceratostigma wilmottianum (Chinese plumbago), Cleome arborea (Bladderbush), Crinum americanum (Florida swamp lily), Eriogonum arborescens (Wild buckwheat), Impatiens walleriana ‘Tioga’ (Double impatiens), Jasminum angulare (Jasmine), Jasminum tortuosusm, Lavatera trimestris (Mallow), Lonicera alseuomoides (Honeysuckle), Melampodium paludosum ‘Lemon Delight’, Nerium oleander (Oleander), Ornithogalum thyrsoides (Wonder flower), Pelargonium x hortorum `Americana Salmon' (Geranium), Pelargonium x hortorum ‘Designer Hot Coral’ (Geranium), Pelargonium x hortorum ‘Designer Light Pink’ (Geranium), Pelargonium quercifolium ‘Village Hill Oak’ (Oak leaved geranium), Pelargonium ‘Vancouver Centennial’ (Dwarf stellar zonal geranium), Rhexia mariana (Meadow beauty), Ruellia caroliniensis, Trachelium caeruleum (Throatwort), Turraea obtusa (South African honeysuckle), Utricularia sandersonii (Rabbits ears bladderwort), Verbascum sinuatum.

Strassenfest German Garden

Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia), Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl' (Sneezewort), Alcea rugosa (Hollyhock), Allium senescens var. glaucum (German garlic), Aster amellus 'Rudolf Goethe' (Italian aster), Geum 'Feuerball' (Avens), Helenium 'Rotgold' (Sneezeweed), Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' (Tardiva hydrangea), Knautia macedonica (Knautia), Linaria vulgaris (Butter and eggs), Lobelia fulgens 'Konigen Victoria' (Lobelia), Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not), Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' (Marjoram), Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' (Switch grass), Phlox paniculata 'Juliglut' (Garden phlox), Phlox x arendsii 'Lilac Star' (Phlox), Platycodon grandiflorus 'Permutterschale' (Balloon flower), Salvia x sylvestris 'Blauhuegel' (Sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Blaukonigin' (Sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht' (Sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Rosakonigin' (Sage), Saponaria x lempergii 'Max Frei' (Soapwort), Silene vulgaris (Bladder campion), Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus' (Wild thyme), Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs' (Spiked speedwell). Annuals: Alcea pallida (Hollyhock), Dianthus 'Fenbow's Nutmeg Clove', Dianthus knappii, Dianthus 'Siberian Blue' (Amur pink), Fuchsia 'Koralle' (Lady's eardrops), Fuchsia 'Leinperle'.

Swift Family Garden

Hemerocallis 'Driven Snow' (Daylily), Hosta 'Ginko Craig' (Hosta), Hosta longissima (Hosta). Beds bordering the pools include: Canna 'Pink Starburst' (Canna), Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' (Taro), Hibiscus sp. (Hybrid hibiscus), Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Fountain grass), Pennisetum glaucum (Pearl millet), Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Deep Pink' (Egyptian star flower), Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun' (Black-eyed Susan), Solenostemon 'Dark Star', Solenostemon 'Inky Fingers' (Coleus). Aquatics in the Pools include: Acorus calamus 'Variegata' (Variegated sweet flag), Canna 'Erebus', 'Striped Beauty' (Canna), Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush), Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic', 'Illustris' (Taro), Cyperus haspan (Dwarf papyrus), Cyperus involucratus (Umbrella palm), Cyperus papyrus (Papyrus), Echinodorus cordifolius (Radican sword), Gymnocoronis spillanthoides (Water snowball), Iris kaempferi 'Variegata' (Iris), Juncus effusus 'Spiralis' (Corkscrew rush), Ludwigia sedoides (Mosaic plant), Marsilea quadrifolia (Water clover), Nelumbo 'American Beauty' (Lotus), Nymphaea 'Bagdad', 'Charles Thomas', 'Eldorado', 'Golden West', 'Madame Gaanna Walska', 'Miami Rose', 'Peach Blow', 'Purple Zanzibar', 'Rose Bowl', 'Ruby', 'Star of Zanzibar', 'Texas Shell Pink' (Tropical waterlily), Typha latifolia 'Variegata' (Cattail), Typhonodorum lindleyanum (Giant arum), Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid' (Giant waterlily). Hanging baskets contain: Corydalis terminalis 'Red Madame' (Ti plant), Dichondra micrantha 'Silver Falls' (Dichondra), Scaevola aemula 'Brilliant' (Fanflower).

Swift Perennial Border

Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' (Yarrow), Anemone 'Alba' (Japanese anemone), Buddleia x weyeriana 'Honeycomb' (Butterfly bush), Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Ceratostigma), Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' (Thread leaf coreopsis), Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Showers' (Coreopsis), Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple coneflower), Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' (White coneflower), Lagerstroemia indica (Crapemyrtle), Lythrum 'Morden's Pink' (Purple loosestrife), Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Nickey' (Dwarf zebra grass), Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Dwarf fountain grass), Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage), Phlox paniculata 'David' (Garden phlox), Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Orange coneflower), Scabiosa columbaria (Pincushion flower), Sedum 'Vera Jameson' (Sedum), Solidago sp. (Goldenrod).

Victorian Gardens

Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' (Hydrangea). Annuals: Bedding plants in front of Tower Grove House include: Salvia farinacea 'Victoria Blue' (Mealycup sage), Salvia splendens 'Flare' (Scarlet sage), Senecio cineraria 'Silverdust' (Dusty miller), Tagetes patula 'Jamie Primrose' (French marigold).

Zimmerman Scented Garden

Allium tuberosum (Garlic chives), Apios priceana (Price's groundnut), Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet' (Hosta), Hosta 'Invincible' (Hosta), Hosta 'June' (Hosta), Hosta plantaginea (Hosta), Hosta 'Summer Fragrance' (Hosta), Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris (Climbing hydrangea), Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Common lavender), Origanum vulgare (Oregano), Thymus vulgaris (Garden thyme). Annuals: Ageratum houstonianum 'Azure Pearl' (Floss flower), Cleome hassleriana (Spider flower).

Kemper Center for Home Gardening

AmerenUE Ground Cover Border
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago), Clematis x jouiniana (Clematis), Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream' (Tickseed), Cymbalaria aequitriloba (Kenilworth ivy), Delosperma cooperi (Ice plant), Hemerocallis 'Stella d'Oro' (Daylily), Indigofera kirilowii (Kirilow indigo), Indigofera 'Rose Carpet' (Indigo), Lagerstroemia 'Chickasaw' (Crape myrtle), Rosa 'Happy Trails' (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Meilmera' BRIDAL SUNBLAZE (Miniature rose), Ruellia humilis (Wild petunia), Sedum kamtschaticum subsp. ellacombianum (Stonecrop), Sedum 'Rosy Glow' (Stonecrop), Sorbaria sorbifolia (Ural false spirea), Spiraea japonica 'Norman' (Japanese spirea), Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' (Wild thyme), Thymus serpyllum var. coccineus 'Coccineus' (Wild thyme).

Bank of America Family Vegetable Garden
Heptacodium miconioides (Heptacodium), Koelreuteria paniculata 'September' (Golden raintree), Nymphaea 'Tina' (Tropical waterlily), Rosa 'Carefree Beauty (™)' (Shrub rose). Annuals: Angelonia angustifolia (Summer snapdragon), Scaevola aemula (Fan flower).

Birch Mahaffey Carpenter Butterfly Pavillion
Buddleja davidii var. veitchiana 'Petite Plum' (Butterfly bush), Impatiens capensis (Jewelweed), Physostegia virginiana 'Alba' (Obedient plant). Annuals: Ageratum houstonianum (Floss flower), Asclepias curassavica (Blood flower), Cleome hassleriana (Spider Flower), Lantana camara 'Patriot Sunbeam', Lantana 'Rose Glow', Pentas lanceolata (Egyptian star flower), Salvia coccinea (Sage), Zinnia angustifolia 'Crystal White' (Mexican zinnia).

Christopher Biraben Butterfly Meadow
Anaphalis margaritacea (Pearly everlasting), Asclepias syriaca (Milkweed), Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun' (Oxeye), Lespedeza capitata (Bush clover), Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower), Lobelia siphilitica (Blue cardinal flower), Pycnanthemum flexuosum (Slender mountain mint), Rudbeckia fulgida (Coneflower), Senna marilandica (Wild senna). Annuals: Celosia sp. (Cockscomb), Cleome hassleriana (Spider flower), Lobularia maritima (Sweet alyssum), Monarda citriodora, Orlaya sp. (White lace flower), Pentas lanceolata (Egyptian star flower), Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' (Black-eyed Susan), Salvia horminum.

Cornelia Sunnen Backyard Garden
Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' (Redtwig dogwood), Hedera helix (English ivy), Hydrangea macrophylla 'Geoffrey Chadbund' (Bigleaf hydrangea), Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta' BLUE WAVE (Bigleaf hydrangea), Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mousmee' (Bigleaf hydrangea), Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tokyo Delight' (Bigleaf hydrangea), Lagerstroemia indica 'Delta Blush' (Crape myrtle), Lagerstroemia indica 'Houston', Lagerstroemia 'Lafayette' (Crape myrtle). Annuals: Abutilon 'Moonchimes' (Flowering maple), Ageratum houstonianum (Floss flower), Angelonia 'Angelmist Purple Stripe' (Angelonia), Asarina scandens 'Violet Glow' (Twining snapdragon), Brachycome iberidifolia (Swan River daisy), Catharanthus roseus 'Victory Purple' (Vinca), Dianthus chinensis 'Super Parfait Strawberry' (Annual pink), Gomphrena globosa 'Bicolor Rose' (Globe amaranth), Impatiens balsamita 'Purple with Dots' (Garden balsam), Melampodium paludosum 'Lemon Delight', Pentas lanceolata (Egyptian starflower), Portulaca grandiflora (Moss rose), Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart'.

Cutting Garden
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Ballerina' (Oxeye), Knautia macedonica (Knautia), Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' (Shasta daisy), Limonium latifolium (Sea lavender), Salvia nemerosa 'Plumosa' (Sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Blue Hill' (Salvia), Scabiosa 'Giant Blue' (Pincushion flower), Solidago 'Crown of Rays' (Goldenrod), Veronica spicata 'Blue Charm' (Spiked speedwell). Annuals: Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Florist' (Floss flower), Angelonia 'Angelmist Purple Stripe', Angelonia 'Angelmist White Improved', Angelonia 'Mandiana', Celosia argentia 'Enterprise Dark Pink', Celosia argentea 'Forest Fire' (Cockscomb), Cleome hassleriana 'Queen Violet', Cleome hassleriana 'Sparkler Rose' (Spider flower), Cosmos 'Versailles Mix', Eustoma grandiflorum 'Forever Blue', Eustoma grandiflorum 'Forever White' (Lisianthus), Gomphrena globosa 'Bicolor Rose' (Globe amaranth), Helianthus annuus 'Chianti', Helianthus annuus 'Double Dandy', Helianthus annuus 'Jade', Helianthus annuus 'Lemon Éclair' (Sunflower), Malva sylvestris 'Brave Heart' (Tree mallow), Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty' (Ornamental millet), Pentas 'Polar White', Pentas 'Ruby Glow' (Egyptian starflower), Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors', Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer', Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun' (Black-eyed Susan), Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire' (Bloody sage), Salvia microphylla 'Huntington' (Sage), Salvia splendens 'Empire Lilac', Salvia splendens 'Empire Orange Bicolor' (Scarlet sage), Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Ace of Spades', Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fire King' (Pincushion flower), Zinnia elegans 'Benarys Giant', Zinnia elegans 'Envy', Zinnia elegans 'Oklahoma Mix' (Bedding zinnia), Zinnia 'Swirls'.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Flower Borders
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Ballerina' (Oxeye), Knautia macedonica (Knautia), Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' (Shasta daisy), Limonium latifolium (Sea lavender), Salvia nemerosa 'Plumosa' (Sage), Salvia x sylvestris 'Blue Hill' (Salvia), Scabiosa 'Giant Blue' (Pincushion flower), Solidago 'Crown of Rays' (Goldenrod), Veronica spicata 'Blue Charm' (Spiked speedwell). Annuals: Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Florist' (Floss flower), Angelonia 'Angelmist Purple Stripe', Angelonia 'Angelmist White Improved', Angelonia 'Mandiana', Celosia argentia 'Enterprise Dark Pink', Celosia argentea 'Forest Fire' (Cockscomb), Cleome hassleriana 'Queen Violet', Cleome hassleriana 'Sparkler Rose' (Spider flower), Cosmos 'Versailles Mix', Eustoma grandiflorum 'Forever Blue', Eustoma grandiflorum 'Forever White' (Lisianthus), Gomphrena globosa 'Bicolor Rose' (Globe amaranth), Helianthus annuus 'Chianti', Helianthus annuus 'Double Dandy', Helianthus annuus 'Jade', Helianthus annuus 'Lemon Éclair' (Sunflower), Malva sylvestris 'Brave Heart' (Tree mallow), Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty' (Ornamental millet), Pentas 'Polar White', Pentas 'Ruby Glow' (Egyptian starflower), Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors', Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer', Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun' (Black-eyed Susan), Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire' (Bloody sage), Salvia microphylla 'Huntington' (Sage), Salvia splendens 'Empire Lilac', Salvia splendens 'Empire Orange Bicolor' (Scarlet sage), Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Ace of Spades', Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fire King' (Pincushion flower), Zinnia elegans 'Benarys Giant', Zinnia elegans 'Envy', Zinnia elegans 'Oklahoma Mix' (Bedding zinnia), Zinnia 'Swirls'.

Foundation Plantings
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata var. maximowiczii 'Elegans' (Porcelain vine), Hypericum beanii (St. John's wort), Lagerstroemia sp. (Crape myrtle), Spiraea japonica (Japanese spirea), Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' (Japanese spirea).

Fragrance Garden
Buddleja longifolia (Buddleja), Clematis recta 'Purpurea' (Ground clematis), Gladiolus callianthus (Acidanthera), Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage), 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 'Carefree Wonder' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Champlain' (Kordesii rose), Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Graham Thomas' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Lilac Rose (™)' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Linda Campbell' (Hybrid rugosa rose), Rosa 'Moon River' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Scentimental' (Floribunda rose), Rosa 'Scentsational (™)' (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Sun Runner' (Shrub rose), Rosa 'Wild Spice' (Rugosa rose). Annuals: Agastache 'Sweet Breeze' (Hyssop), Agastache 'Pink Pop' (Hyssop), Angelonia 'Angelmist Basket Purple', Angelonia 'Balangbeke' (Angelonia), Antirrhinum 'La Bella Red' (Snapdragon), Cleome rosea 'Linde Armstrong' (Spider flower), Heliotropium arborescens 'Atlantis' (Heliotrope), Lantana camara 'Light Yellow' (Lantana), Lavandula angustifolia 'Sharon Roberts' (English lavender). Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals' (Sweet alyssum), Nicotiana alata 'Bridesmaid', Nicotiana alata 'Saratoga Mix', Nicotiana sylvestris (Flowering tobacco), Petunia 'Storm Lavender' (Petunia), Salvia 'Cherry Queen'.

Grape Arbor
Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon' (Lilyturf). Annuals: Begonia sp., Cleome 'Linde Armstrong' (Spider flower), Impatiens sp., Lagenaria siceraria (Hardshell gourd), Strobilanthes dyerianus (Persian shield).

Hedge Display
Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' (Peegee hydrangea). Annuals: Begonia sp., Impatiens sp.

Jane and Whitney Harris Secret Garden
Achillea 'Anthea' (Yarrow), Anemone 'Alba' (Japanese anemone), Aster 'Little Carlow' (Aster), Aster novae-angliae 'Andenken an Alma Potschke' (Aster), Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' (Butterfly bush), Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' (Bluebeard), Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago), Dicentra 'Luxuriant' (Bleeding heart), Echinacea purpurea 'Cygnet White' (Purple coneflower), Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Mop Head' (Purple coneflower), Echinacea purpurea 'White Luster' (Purple coneflower), Geranium 'Gerwat' ROZANNE, Geranium sanguineum var. striatum (Hardy geranium), Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' (Smooth hydrangea), Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lanarth White' (Bigleaf hydrangea), Lagerstroemia indica 'Acoma' (Crape myrtle), Lagerstroemia indica 'Apalachee' (Crape myrtle), Phlox paniculata 'Mt. Fujiyama' (Garden phlox), Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi' (Balloon flower), Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' (Pincushion flower), Sisyrinchium 'E. K. Balls' (Blue-eyed grass), Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece' (Goldenrod), Stokesia laevis (Stoke's aster), Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue' (Speedwell). Annuals: Petunia sp., Nemesia strumosa ‘Blue Bird’ (Nemesia), Strobilanthes dyerianus (Persian shield).

Jordan Ornamental Shade Garden and Overlook
Begonia grandis 'Wildwood Premier' (Hardy begonia), Geranium 'Blue Cloud' (Cranesbill), Geranium 'Rozanne' (Cranesbill), Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' (Bloody cranesbill), Hydrangea 'Preziosa' (Bigleaf hydrangea), Ligularia dentata 'Othello' (Leopard plant), Rosa 'Don Juan' (Large-flowered climbing rose), Rosa 'Dortmund' (Kordesii rose), Rosa 'Fourth of July(™)' (Large-flowered climbing rose), Tricyrtis 'Togen' (Toad lily).

Joseph F. Ruwitch Garden for All
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji White' (Balloon flower). Annuals: Calibrachoa 'Million Bells Trailing Pink' (Trailing petunia), Gladiolus sp., Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' (Black-eyed Susan), Scaevola aemula 'New Wonder' (Fan flower), Solenostemon 'Glennis', Solenostemon 'Tobasco' (Coleus), Zinnia 'Profusion Orange' (Zinnia).

Lang Family Bird Garden
Agastache 'Apricot Sunrise' (Giant hyssop), Agastache foeniculum (Anise hyssop), Buddleja davidii (Butterfly bush), Campsis grandiflora 'Morning Calm' (Chinese trumpet creeper), Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' (Threadleaf coreopsis), Coreopsis verticillata 'Grandiflora' (Threadleaf coreopsis), Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Hemerocallis 'Autumn Minaret' (Daylily), Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' (Rose of Sharon), Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva' (Rose of Sharon), Lonicera sempervirens (Trumpet honeysuckle), Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain grass), Phlox paniculata 'David' (Garden phlox), Phlox paniculata 'Eva Cullum' (Garden phlox). Annuals: Ageratum 'Blue Horizon' (Floss flower), Celosia argentea 'Castle Orange' (Feather celosia), Helianthus annuus 'Double Dandy' (Sunflower), Lantana camara 'New Gold', Lantana camara 'Patriot Starburst', Lantana camara 'Radiation' (Lantana), Lantana trifolia (Lavender popcorn), Nicotiana alata 'Domino Purple' (Flowering tobacco), Petunia 'Madness Sugar' (Floribunda petunia), Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red', Salvia coccinea 'Snow Nymph' (Texas sage), Salvia guaranitica (Anise-scented sage), Scaevola aemula 'Blue Ribbon' (Fan flower), Zinnia angustifolia (Mexican zinnia), Zinnia elegans 'Burpees Giant Mix', Zinnia elegans 'Persian Carpet', Zinnia 'Profusion Orange' (Zinnia).

Lois Whiteside Franklin Flower Trial Garden
Hibiscus 'Anne Arundel' (Hibiscus), Hibiscus 'Candy Stripe' (Hibiscus), Hibiscus 'Etna Pink' (Hibiscus), Hibiscus 'Giant Maroon (Hibiscus), Hibiscus 'Kopper King' (Hibiscus), Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore' (Hibiscus), Hibiscus 'Mammoth Etna Pink' (Hibiscus), Hibiscus 'Mammoth Pyrenees Pink' (Hibiscus), Hibiscus 'Matterhorn' (Hibiscus), Hibiscus moscheutos '100 degrees', Hibiscus moscheutos 'Draped Lady', Hibiscus moscheutos 'Pitter Patti', Hibiscus moscheutos 'Scallopini', Hibiscus moscheutos 'Sweet Caroline', Hibiscus moscheutos 'Who Says', Hibiscus moscheutos 'Wildwood Wonder', Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy' (Hibiscus), Hibiscus 'Turn of the Century' (Hibiscus).

Low Maintenance Garden
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' (Feather reed grass), Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Showers' (Tickseed), Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun' (Oxeye), Hibiscus moscheutos 'Blue River II' (Rose mallow), Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage), Rudbeckia 'Summer Blaze' (Coneflower), Sedum 'Autumn Joy' (Sedum).

Lucy and Stanley Lopata Prairie Garden
Andropogon gerardii (Big bluestem), Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed), Aster novae-angliae (New England aster), Aster oblongifolius (Aromatic aster), Callirhoe involucrata (Purple poppy mallow), Delphinium exaltatum (Tall larkspur), Elymus canadensis (Canada wild rye), Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake-master), Heliopsis helianthoides (Oxeye), Hibiscus lasiocarpos (Rose mallow), Iliamna remota (Kankakee mallow), Liatris aspera (Rough blazing star), Panicum virgatum (Switch grass), Rhus glabra (Smooth sumac), Rudbeckia fulgida (Coneflower), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan), Silphium terebinthinaceum (Prairie dock), Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod), Verbena hastata (American blue vervain).

Maritz Apple Allee
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' (Feather reed grass), Hemerocallis 'Amost Paradise' (Daylily), Hemerocallis 'Call to Worship' (Daylily), Hemerocallis 'Golliwog' (Daylily), Hemerocallis 'Lavender Stardust' (Daylily), Hemerocallis 'Pony' (Daylily), Rosa 'Constellation' (Hybrid tea rose), Rosa 'Jeanne Lajoie' (Climbing miniature rose), Rosa 'MEIroupis' COLLETTE (Large-flowered climbing rose), Rosa 'Sachet' (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Savahalo' GOLDEN HALO' (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Savamor' SCENSATIONAL (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Savanade' PACIFIC SERANADE (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Savanight' OVERNIGHT SENSATION (Mini-Flora rose), Rosa 'Savared' RED SCENTSATION (Miniature rose), Rosa 'Savaseat' SEATTLE SCENTSATION (Miniature rose). Annuals: Catharanthus roseus 'Cooler Mix' (Periwinkle).

Martha Love Symington Missouri Native Shade Garden
Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Hymenocallis caroliniana (Spider lily), Impatiens capensis (Jewelweed), Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower), Phlox maculata (Meadow pholx), Rudbeckia laciniata 'Hortensia' (Tall coneflower), Scutellaria incana (Skullcap), Tradescantia virginiana (Spiderwort).

Members' Entry Court Garden
Liriope muscari (Lilyturf), Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Fountain grass).

Mildred Lane Kemper Terrace Garden
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Fountain grass), Sedum 'Purple Emperor' (Stonecrop), Spiraea japonica 'Lemon Princess' (Japanese spirea), Spiraea 'Limemound' (Japanese spirea).

Spoehrer Children's Garden
Rosa chinensis 'Mutabilis' (China rose), Rosa 'Nearly Wild' (Floribunda rose). Annuals: Catharanthus roseus 'Big Ruby', Catharanthus roseus 'Scarlett Eye' (Periwinkle), Celosia argentea 'Burgundy Supercrest', Celosia argentea 'Red Glory' (Cockscomb), Hemigraphis alternata 'Metallica Crispa' (Waffle plant), Petunia 'Flash Blue & White' (Petunia), Portulaca oleracea 'Double Sunset Rose' (Moss rose), Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors', Rudbeckia hirta 'Spotlight', Rudbeckia hirta 'Toto Rustic' (Black-eyed Susan), Solanum melongena 'Kermit' (Eggplant), Tagetes erecta 'Gold Coin Doubloon' (Marigold), Tagetes patula 'Disco Mix' (Marigold), Zinnia elegans 'Purple Dahlia' (Zinnia).

Suzanne Stagg Wright Rock Garden
Achillea millifolium (Yarrow), Allium cernuum (Nodding onion), Callirhoe digitata (Fringed poppy mallow), Coreopsis tripteris (Tickseed), Dalea purpurea (Purple prairie clover), Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower), Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake-master), Liatris aspera (Rough blazing star), Physostegia virginiana (Obedient plant), Pycnanthemum flexuosum (Slender mountain mint), Rudbeckia missouriensis (Missouri coneflower), Solidago drummondii (Goldenrod), Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie dropseed).

USBank City Garden
Abelia 'Edward Goucher' (Glossy abelia), Clematis 'Etoile Violette' (Clematis), Delosperma cooperi (Delosperma), Sedum spectabile 'Ruby Jewel' (Showy stonecrop), Teucrium chamaedrys (Wall germander). Annuals: Canna 'Tropical Salmon' (Canna), Catharanthus roseus 'Victory Apricot' (Vinca), Manettia 'John Elsley' (Firecracker vine), Osteospermum 'Lemon Symphony', Osteospermum 'Orange Symphony' (African daisy), Pelargonium 'Vancouver Centennial' (Geranium), Salvia splendens (Scarlet sage).

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