Welcome to the Pitt County Arboretum: WHAT'S IN BLOOM WHEN IT'S HOT AND DRY?

Friday, July 23, 2010

WHAT'S IN BLOOM WHEN IT'S HOT AND DRY?

LANTANA - At the Arboretum we have two types of lantana growing that are perennial plants: Miss Huff (pictured) and Granny's Backyard. Both have been a fixture out at the Arboretum for a number of years and over the growing season from Spring to Fall, they gradually become small shrubs. Lantana are butterfly/bee/hummingbird magnets. They are also drought tolerant once established and have very few pest/disease problems. Follow this link for an article written by Danny Lauderdale which details some of the care needed.

ARBORETUM MISSION

FRIENDS OF THE PITT COUNTY ARBORETUM

To help support and expand our beautiful Arboretum and to strengthen our teaching, demonstration, and outreach programs, become a Friend of the Arboretum. Started in 2002, the nonprofit Friends organization plays a critical role in preserving and perpetuating an important local cultural resource. The Arboretum depends on memberships and gifts for our operating expenses. Friends enjoy many benefits including early admittance to our annual plant sale, discount ticket price for our January Speaker Event, access to our horticultural library, and discounts at local gardening shops. Call 252-902-1709 for an application.