Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)
Obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana), or false dragonhead, is a very fun plant that has some very unique qualities. The common name comes from the flowers’ unique pliable nature: the flower
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Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos)
The swamp rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is an upright shrub-like herbaceous perennial that is commonly found in moist areas such as marshes or lake shores. It is a member of
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Hubricht’s Bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii)
Hubricht’s bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) is a beautiful clump-forming, herbaceous perennial that has many noteworthy characteristics. It is a member of the Dogbane plant family, or Apocynaceae. One trait expressed by
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Steve Wright Awarded Chanticleer Scholarship
December 6, 2017 – In December 2017, Steve Wright, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Director of Horticulture and Curator of Plant Collections, received one of the two prestigious Chanticleer Scholarships. Since
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Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Receives Land Ethics Award for Trout Creek Watershed Restoration
April 12, 2017 – Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens has been working diligently for many years to protect and restore the floodplain of Trout Creek. In recognition of these efforts, the