GROWING SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN THE GARDEN

This tree is Plumeria alba, commonly called Frangipani.  It's flower is used in Hawaiian leis.  Yes, we can grow it here just not outdoors year-round.  You will find this in our Perennial Border.  It is only hardy to Zone 10 or above and is native to Puerto Rico.  More plant details may be found here:  PLUMERIA

This plant will be lifted before frost hits.  It was left in a container when planted which will make it easier to move inside.

The very fragrant flowers

MID-AUGUST WHAT'S IN BLOOM

The Arboretum gardens are still going strong.  If you want yours to keep looking good through the fall, you will find some tips here to help:  TIME TO MAINTAIN

From the Wildflower Garden:
1.  Rudbeckia triloba Brown Eyed Susan
From the Perennial Border:
2.  Veronica spicata 'Sunny Border Blue'
From Plants for Wet Sites:
3.  Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma'
From the Herb Garden:
4.  Salvia uliginosa Bog Sage
From the Mixed Border:
5.  Ilex x 'Mary Nell' Holly
From the Children's Garden:
6.  Malvaviscus arboreus Turks Cap
From the Mixed Border:
7.  Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' Chinese Juniper
8.  Cryptomeria japonica Japanese Cedar
From the Fruit Garden:
9.  Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu' Japanese Persimmon
From the Vegetable Garden:
10.  Yellow Pepper (planted 4/19/19)

Photos by J. Margeson

BROWN TURKEY FIG

Our Ficus carica  'Brown Turkey' Fig espalier continues to take shape.  It is located by the auditorium doors.  Click here to read more about growing this edible fruit tree:

BROWN TURKEY FIG

Photo by C. Taylor

EARLY AUGUST BLOOMS

Looking for plants that bloom now?  Check out this publication:  PLANTS FOR LATE SUMMER 

Here are some plants showing all colors of the rainbow from the Arboretum's gardens.

ROSE GARDEN
1.  Rosa 'KORaveli' Heaven on Earth Floribunda Rose
2.  Rosa 'Radbrite' Brite Eyes Climbing Rose
LANDSCAPE FOR WET SITES
3.  Tradescantia 'Pale Puma' Wandering Jew
4.  Tinantia pringlei Mexican Speckled Wandering Jew
5.  Canna x generalis
CPP
6.  Buddleji davidii Butterfly Bush
7.  Kerria japonica 'Plentiflora'  Japanese Kerria
PERENNIAL BORDER
8.  Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Scarlet' Cardinal Flower
9.  Salvia guaranitica 'Sapphire Blue'
10. Verbascum 'Southern Charm' Mullein

Photos by M. Engelke

FARMERS' MARKET

Stop by the Master Gardeners' table tomorrow at the Farmer's Market from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.  They will be waiting to answer any gardening questions you have.    This will be the last Saturday they will be there until next Spring.

4560 County Home Road

Greenville, NC

PLANTS FOR WET SITES

Our 'Plants for Wet Sites' Garden demonstrates which plants can tolerate wet feet.  If you have an area in your garden with poor drainage, you might try some of these pictured. First, though, this Info Sheet may guide you in bedding preparation and plant selection:  QUALIFIERS FOR QUAGMIRES

Hydrangea macrophylla (Pink Bigleaf  Hydrangea)

Hibiscus coccineus (Swamp Hibiscus)

Ligularia tussilaginea (Leopard Plant)

Photos by S. Gray