Bloom Report #42
October 19, 2022
54 F, Sunny
Check these out:
- Lilacs!: Lilacs (Syringa species) are re-blooming in the Sundial Garden.
- Witch Hazel: The thin yellow ‘ribbons’ of common witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) flowers can be found at the Visitor Center Garden Tram stop, at the Traffic Circle edge of Enchanted Woods, and at the Quarry overlook seating area.
- Camellias: Some of the camellias (Camellia cultivars) are in bloom on the upper side of The Cottage.
- Toad lilies: Masses of the speckled flowers of toad lilies (Tricyrtis varieties) are lining the upper gravel path of the Glade Garden and the Sycamore Hill side of the upper Quarry garden. They are also blooming in other areas of the garden.
ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA
pf Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, bean-like green to brown seed pods)
pb Corylopsis species (Winter hazel – pale yellow – re-blooming – few flowers)
pb Heptacodium miconoides (Seven-son tree – dark rose sepals)
pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – greenish turning brown)
ber Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)
pb Solidago species (Plume goldenrod – yellow)
LAGOONS
pb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)
pb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) – along Clenny Run
ber Maclura pomifera (Osage orange – ‘pebbly’ softball-sized green fruits – along Clenny Run)
ber Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning dark purple on bright red stems)
fb Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers)
fb Polygonum species (Smartweed – tiny pink ‘beads’)
pb Prunella vulgaris (Self-heal – purple)
pb Solidago species (Plume goldenrods – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
fb Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
pf Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)
pf Symphyotrichum puniceum (Aster puniceus/Red-stemmed aster – lavender)
fb Symphyotrichum species (Aster – lavender)
fb Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)
ber Viburnum sieboldii (Siebold viburnum – bright red berries)
SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE
pb Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white)
pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – greenish turning brown)
pb Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree – blue, pink)
PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown)
b Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow)
pf Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf,+ Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
b Hamamelis virginiana (Common witch hazel – narrow yellow ‘ribbons’)
pb Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
PEONY GARDEN
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
AZALEA WOODS
pb Actaea acerina (Fairy candles/bugbane – white)
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – brown)
pf Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
LOWER AZALEA WOODS
pb Actaea acerina (Fairy candles/bugbane – white)
pb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago – intense blue)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Manifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 1 flower)
pf Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
pb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/ Blue wood aster – light blue)
UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS
pf Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)
pb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
b Hamamelis virginiana (Common witch hazel – thin yellow ‘ribbons’)
ber Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green to pinkish fuzzy ‘cones’)
EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner
b Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – berries turning purple)
pb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white – behind Bath House)
ber Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – grey-green to pinkish fuzzy ‘cones’)
fb,+ Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue – behind Bath House)
WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL
b Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink)
pb Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)
pb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
b Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple)
pb Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (‘Royal Standard’ hosta – white)
pf Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ (Panicle hydrangea cultivar – pinkish turning green)
pf Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – pinkish turning green)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 3 flowers, 5 buds – re-blooming)
pb Solidago species (Plume goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink)
ber Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’ (White-fruit beautyberry – white berries)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – brown – mophead/hortensia + lacecap)
pb Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)
pb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
pf Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
fb,++ Tricyrtis species (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)
MARCH BANK
pb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – lavender – 1 flower – re-blooming)
pf Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
ber Viburnum sieboldii (Siebold viburnum – bright red berries)
MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM
pb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb Chelone glabra (Turtlehead – white)
pb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown)
pb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown)
pb Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – purple)
pb Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – white)
pb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
ber Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain tree – brown seed pods)
ber Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)
WINTERHAZEL WALK
pb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
ICEWELL TERRACE
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster = white)
fb Prenanthes species (Rattlesnake root – green closed-tube flowers)
pf Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
PINETUM
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
b Anemone x hybrida ‘Honoring Jobert’ (Anemone hybrid cultivar – white – 1 plant)
pb Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)
fb,+ Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
ber Malus species (Flowering crabapple – dark red berries)
fb Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)
fb Symphyotrichum lateriflorum ‘Lady in Black’ (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)
b Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum – greenish white)
SUNDIAL GARDEN
ber Malus ‘Adams’ (Flowering crabapple – dark red berries)
b Syringa species (Lilac – lilac – re-blooming)
b Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum – greenish white)
TRAFFIC CIRCLE
ber Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – purple berries)
ber Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)
ENCHANTED WOOD
pb Actaea acerina (Fairy candles/bugbane – white)
ber Actaea pachypodum (Doll’s eyes – white berries)
b Actaea/Cimicifuga racemose (Black cohosh – white – re-blooming)
fb Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
b Anemone species (Anemone – white)
pb Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – white, pink)
ber Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – purple berries)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
fb Hamamelis virginiana (Common witch hazel – thin yellow ‘ribbons’)
pb Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – brown)
pb Hydrangea involucrata (Bracted hydrangea – blue or pink with white lacecap turning greenish – firm spherical buds)
pb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – greenish turning rosy-purple)
pf Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Veitchii’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – greenish lacecap turning pink; very large sterile florets)
b Hydrangea paniculata (Panicle hydrangea – white + greenish turning pink)
pb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown)
fb Prenanthes species (Rattlesnake-root – green closed-tube flowers)
pf Salvia koyamae (Japanese sage – soft yellow)
pf Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
fb Tricyrtis species (Toad lily – white)
fb Tricyrtis species (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)
OAK HILL–East Side
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’ (White-fruit beautyberry – white berries)
ber Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – purple berries)
pb Colchicum byzantium (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink with white center)
pf,+ Colchicum ‘Giant’ (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink)
fb Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender)
pb Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white – in hillside meadow)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf Hydrangea involucrata ‘Tama Azisai’ (Bracted hydrangea – white with blue, pink turning green)
ber Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – yellow ‘fuzzy’ fruits)
pb Rhododendron prunifolium (Plum leaf azalea – bright red)
pf Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Sternbergia lutea (Fall daffodil – rich yellow)
ber Styrax obassia (Fragrant snowbell – oval green berries)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
b Tricyrtis species (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)
ber Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries turning red)
OAK HILL-West Side
fb Ageratina altissima (Wupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – purple berries)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
ber Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – yellow ‘fuzzy’ fruits)
fb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod)
ber Viburnum dilatatum (Linden viburnum – red berries)
ber Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)
QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM
pb Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ (Anemone hybrid cultivar – white)
pb Anemone hupehensis (Japanese anemone – light pink)
ber Clematis heracleifolia var. davidiana (Tube clematis – fluffy seed heads)
fb Colchicum byzantium (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink with white center)
fb,+ Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender)
pb Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
fb Hamamelis virginiana (Common witch hazel – thin yellow ‘ribbons’)
pb Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)
pb Ligularia sibirica var. speciosa (Ligularia – yellow)
fb,+ Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)
pb Solidago ‘Fireworks’ (Goldenrod – yellow)
pb Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/ Blue wood aster – light blue)
pf Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
pf Symphyotrichum species (Aster – lavender)
fb,+ Tricyrtis species (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)
SYCAMORE HILL
ber Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, bean-like green to brown seed pods)
ber Cotoneaster salicifolia (Willow-leaf cotoneaster – red berries)
fb Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf,+ Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white)
pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – brown)
pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ (‘Unique’ panicle hydrangea – brown)
pb Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with dark red dots – 6 flowers, 3 buds – re-blooming)
pb Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)
pb Rosa ‘New Dawn’ (‘New Dawn’ rose – palest pink – 5 buds)
pb Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red – 1 bud)
pb Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink to dark rose)
ber Styrax obassia (Fragrant snowbell – oval pale green, ‘fuzzy’ berries)
b Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white)
ber Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)
WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white – along Clenny Run)
fb Camellia ‘Mason Farm’ (Camelllia cultivar – white)
fb Camellia ‘Snow Flurry’ (Camellia cultivar – double white)
b Camellia sasanqua/oleifera (Camellia – white)
pf Colchicum ‘Giant’ (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink)
pb Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-son tree – white)
pf Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish turning brown)
fb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fuji Waterfall’ (Bigleaf hydrangea cultivar – white)
pb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – brown – at Museum bridge)
ber Ilex opaca (American holly – red berries)
ber Ilex verticillata (Winterberry holly – red berries)
fb Sternbergia lutea (Fall daffodil – rich yellow)
pf Symphyotrichum species (Aster – lavender – along Clenny Run)
GREENHOUSE AREA
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb Echinacea species (Coneflower – pink)
pf Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)
pb Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple)
p Humulus lupulus (Hops – brown)
pb Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – rosy-brown)
b Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple)
ber Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – shiny purple seed pods)
b Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – small off-white flowers)
ber Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – prickly red seed pods turning brown)
pf Solidago ‘Fireworks’ (Goldenrod – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – light blue)
pb Syringa species (Lilac – lilac – re-blooming)
BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf Centaurea maculata (Spotted knapweed – purple)
b Convolvulus species (Wild morning glory – pink)
fb Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender – along Quarry outlet stream)
pf Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)
fb Heuchera villosa (Hairy alumroot – creamy white – along Quarry outlet stream)
fb Polygonum species (Smartweed – tiny pink ‘beads’)
pf Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – along Quarry stream)
fb Solidago species (Plume goldenrods – yellow)
fb Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
pf Typha latifolia (Cattail – dark brown ‘hot dog’)
GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods
pf Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white – at edge of Brown’s Woods)
ber Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning dark purple on red stems – at edge of Brown’s Woods)
fb Polygonum species (Smartweed – tiny pink ‘beads’ – at edge of Brown’s Woods)
pf Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow – at edge of Brown’s Woods)
fb Solidago species (Plume goldenrods – yellow – few left)
fb Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white – at edge of Brown’s Woods)
Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers