FALL FOLIAGE MAP

If you are interested in taking a fall colors tours, check out this link to see where and when the peak colors are expected:

FALL FOLIAGE US MAP 

FALL NEWSLETTER

The Fall Edition of Extension Gardener is ready for viewing.  Be sure to read about the Pitt County Arboretum's Herb Spiral on page 2!

FALL COASTAL EDITION

PreFlorence Blooms

We don't know the path of this storm, but while we can let's enjoy what is blooming at the Arboretum now.

1. Gaillardia aristata Blanket Flower (Wildflower Garden)
2. Dianthus chinensis Pinks  (Island by Wildflowers)
3. Callicarpa americana American Beautybush (Landscape for Wet Sites)
4. Budellia davidii Butterfly Bush (CPP Area)
5. Phlox paniculata 'Sweet Summer Dream' (Butterfly Garden)

(6, 7 & 8 from Children's Garden)

   6.  Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy'

   7.  Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue' Sage

   8.  Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Crape Myrtle

   9.  Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' Rough Goldenrod (Butterfly Garden)

 10. Liriope muscari Lily Turf (Ag Center Beds)

Photos by J. Debs

SEPTEMBER BLOOMS

Here are some plants of interest this week.

Photos by N. Farmer

Top Row

Verbena rigida (Perennial Border), Hibiscus coccineus Swamp Hibiscus (Landscape for Wet Sites), Liriope muscari (Ag Center Beds)

Middle Row

Callicarpa americana American Beautyberry and Hedychium 'Dr. Moy' Ginger Lily (Landscape for Wet Sites),  Solidago rugosa ''Fireworks' Rough Goldenrod (Butterfly Garden)

Bottom Row

Hylotelphium 'Herbstfreude' Autumn Joy Sedum (Perennial Border), Hibiscus syriacus Rose of Sharon (CPP Area), Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma' Wandering Jew (Landscape for Wet Sites)