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Peonies in the Japanese Garden and else where in the Garden are past peak, but some late flowering ones will continue to be very attractive. Irises are past peak but still very showy. Roses are starting to flower in many locations including our two rose gardens.
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Two large shrubs or small trees of note are smoketree and Japanese tree lilac. Some late-flowering azaleas and the large-leaved rhododendrons continue.
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Itea is just starting to flower and the common bleeding hearts are coming to an end.
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The Kousa dogwoods are stills in full flower; spireas and ninebark are mostly past.
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Some noteworthy native herbaceous perennals in flower are spiderwort, wild geranium and blue star.
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Columbines and coral bells are flowering as are the salvias including MAY NIGHT.
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Japanese snowbell is nearing the end of its bloom. Also of note is the bigleaf magnolia, and the alternate-leaved butterfly bush in the Scented Garden.
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Oakleaf hydrangeas may start flowering the end of the week. Tulip tree is still in flower.
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Some lovely perennials to note are the spotted bellflower, the catnips, and the Missouri primrose.
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Many clematis are in flower as is the gorgeous Chinese ground orchid. Astilbes are starting.
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Carolina allspice is still flowering. Be sure and smell its fragrant flowers. Some mockoranges are still in flower as are many more roses this week.
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Don't miss the striking blue of false indigo, the lovely panicles of garden phlox and the interesting King's spear.
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Our pansies and other spring-flowering annuals will soon be replaced with summer-flowering annuals.
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The flowering bulbs are past peak but there are still many very lovely flowering onions to see. The next big show in the bulb gardens will be the true lilies starting in June.
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Near the Kemper Center for Home Gardening don't miss the pitcher plants.
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