The gardeners at the Arboretum are certainly doing their job keeping things watered in this heat! A Purpletop Vervain (Verbena bonariensis) and a lovely spotted white Asiatic Lily (Lilium spp) are blooming in the beds near Matilda’s Cottage. Several Amaranth plants are also in bloom next to Matilda’s Cottage, showing off their striking red flowers. One of the common names for the Amaranth is Love Lies Bleeding, a very apt description for this unusual looking plant!
Asiatic Lily
Asiatic Lily
Amaranth Flowers
Amaranth Flowers
Verbena Bonariensis
Verbena Bonariensis