Welcome to the Pitt County Arboretum: ONE MONTH UNTIL OUR PLANT SALE

Friday, April 21, 2017

ONE MONTH UNTIL OUR PLANT SALE

All the plants are potted up and being cared for by the Master Gardeners. We will have another good selection of easy to grow plants waiting for you on May 20th.

Here are some plants that are in bloom at the Arboretum this week. Some of them may be available for sale on the 20th.

1. Camelia japonica

2. Baptisia alba (White Wild Indigo)

3. Zizia aurea (Golden Alexander)

4. Erigeon puchellus 'Lynnehaven Carpet'

5. Baptisia x 'Carolina Moonlight'

6. Dianthus caryophyllus (Border Carnation)

7. Lavandula stroechus (Spanish Lavender)

8. Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender)

9. Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint)

10. Phlox pilosa (Downy Phlox)

Photos by M. Endres

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.