Welcome to the Pitt County Arboretum: WHAT'S IN BLOOM AT THE END OF JUNE

Thursday, June 28, 2018

WHAT'S IN BLOOM AT THE END OF JUNE

The summer blooming perennials are going strong. Here are a few things blooming this week at the Arboretum:

Photos by S. DelVecchio

1. Coreopsis tinctoria Plains Coreopsis in Wildflower Garden

4. Echinacea purpurea Coneflower in Butterfly Garden

5. Gaillardia aristata Blanket Flower in Wildflower Garden

6. Perovskia atriplicifolia Russian Sage in Perennial Border

7. Achillea 'Moonshine' Yarrow in Butterfly Garden

8. Buddleia Butterfly Bush in Perennial Border

9. Tanacetum vulgare Tansy in Herb Garden

10. Phlox paniculata Summer Phlox in Perennial Border

(Plus this week's photographer's Bella starring in her own garden!)

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.