Category: Huntsville Botanical Garden
What’s Growing On – June 2019
Aster iinumae, widely known as False Aster, is an herbaceous perennial in Asteraceae (the Aster family that is native to hills and low mountains in central Japan and parts of China. It is synonymous with Kalimeris pinnatifida. ‘Hortensis’ is a … Continue reading
What’s Growing On – May 2019
Viburnum acerifolium, Mapleleaf Viburnum (Located on the Mathews Nature Trail) Viburnum acerifolium, also known as Mapleleaf Viburnum, is a densely branched deciduous shrub, 4-12 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. This member of the Adoxaceae (Moschatel) family is native to … Continue reading
Stop and Smell the Peonies
stop and smell the roses. verb. (idiomatic) To relax; to take time out of one’s busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life. Take some time for yourself at the Garden and *literally* smell those peonies! More … Continue reading