Welcome to the Pitt County Arboretum: EARLY SPRING BLOOMS

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

EARLY SPRING BLOOMS

Just when you think winter won't end, a stroll around the Arboretum will reveal many plants brightening the walk with their blooms.

Photos by S. DelVecchio

1. Euphorbia myrsintes Myrtle Spurge
2. Heleborus sp 'Shooting Star' and 'Maid of Honor'
3. Iberis sempervirens (Evergreen Candytuft)
4. Muscari armeniacum 'Heavenly Blue' (Grape Hyancinths)
5. Narcissus (Daffodil)
6. Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue' Speedwell
7. Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine)
8. Syringa x 'Penda' BLOOMERANG (Reblooming Lilac)
9. Phlox subulata (Moss Phlox)
10. Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Bath's Pinks' (Cheddar Pinks)

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.