Roses in both the Gladney and Lehmann Rose Gardens are at the peak
of seasonal bloom.
Daylilies in the Jenkins Daylily Garden are past peak bloom, but
many are still nice.
Tropical water lilies in the pools in the Milles Sculpture Garden
are in full bloom.
The pools in the Swift Family Garden contain many unusual species.
Annuals in the beds surrounding these pools make a colorful display.
Cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) by the stream in the English
Woodland Garden are showy.
Showy red Bottlebrush trees (Callistemon sp.) are in bloom in the
Shoenberg Temperate House. Look also for the spectacular red blooms of
Hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus).
Colorful Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana 'Dazzler Series') line the
winding brick path in the cool shady Linnean House.
The large planting of Sweet pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia) in the
Japanese Garden along the path bordering the English Woodland Garden
is very fragrant.
Don't miss the display of new sun-loving 'Solar' series Coleus in
the Lois Whiteside Franklin Flower Trial Garden at the Kemper Center for Home
Gardening.
Coneflowers, Blazing stars, and Compass plant in the Lucy and
Stanley Lopata Prairie Garden at the Kemper Center for Home Gardening are
very showy.
Plants in the Christopher Biraben Butterfly Meadow at the Kemper Center for
Home Gardening are highly attractive to a wide array of beneficial
insects.
Tardiva hydrangeas are beginning to flowers in many locations on the
grounds.