Winterthur’s Enchanted Woods is a fantastical place for kids to be kids. Their grownups love it, too.

At the time the Enchanted Woods children’s garden was created, not many visitors brought their children to Winterthur, so the garden staff set out to create a place especially for them. This was no easy task. The space would need to fit the history of the estate while meeting the high standards of Winterthur founder Henry Francis du Pont, whose garden designs are among the finest in the world.

More than two decades since it opened—and now hosting a second generation of visitors—Enchanted Woods stands as a masterwork of design and intent, a place where kids can be kids, but also a place where they and their grownups find great beauty.

“There are people there every day,” says Suzanne French, an interpretive horticulturist who manages Enchanted Woods.

When Enchanted Woods was conceived in the late 1990s, most children’s gardens were gardens in name only. They were essentially playgrounds, purpose-built places full of features decorated in primary colors.

The designers of Enchanted Woods wanted to create a true garden, a place that would delight and inspire, and they paid close attention to what children wanted: high spaces that offered a view, nooks to hide in, and water, water everywhere, all scaled to the size of a child.

The designers identified a site: three acres on Oak Hill that were flat and undeveloped, full of mature trees, an understory, azaleas, and some footpaths. The Quarry and Sundial gardens were near enough to encourage further exploration. There were restrooms in the vicinity, the area was served by the tram, and there was a tie to estate history: du Pont’s daughters played there as girls. Most important, French says, “We wouldn’t have been undoing any historical design that would have been important to H. F.”

The designers were also fortunate to have a store of objects and artifacts collected by four generations of preservationists. Old hairpin fencing and a feed trough from the Winterthur Farms, columns from a long-gone rose garden, stone benches, unused sculptures, urns, millstones, fenceposts, and stones from the original port cochère were all incorporated. “We had all these cool artifacts to use, and they tell a story,” French says.

As does the work and craftsmanship of Winterthur’s skilled arborists, carpenters, and painters, who maintain features such as a giant Bird’s Nest of large woven branches, which offers an elevated view of the garden and a labyrinth; the Tulip Tree House, fashioned from an upright  hollow poplar trunk where kids can hide and seek; and the Faerie Cottage, a fantastical playhouse built with large wooden beams, a hearth and walls of stone, and a roof that was recently re-thatched in the traditional manner.

A small grove of tree stumps encourages athletic footwork. The mushrooms of the Forbidden Fairy Ring, also recently restored, spray cool vapor on hot days. Hidden among the azaleas, the giant face of the Green Man emerges from the earth. Story Stones, a fascinating assortment of stone architectural fragments, mimics nature with its spiral arrangement. A circle of columns forms the Acorn Tea Room, in keeping with the tradition of hospitality and entertaining at Winterthur. A small pond and footbridge hide dozens of green frogs, and the area teems with other small animals such as chipmunks and squirrels.

Free of references to such popular tales such as Snow White or Peter Rabbit, the garden feels timeless, a blank slate that children could paint with the full power of their imaginations. “We haven’t done the thinking for the kids,” French says. “They do all the make-believing on their own.”

“There is no other Enchanted Woods in the world,” French adds. “I visit children’s gardens everywhere. Ours is truly unique. It’s tied to the history of the estate, so it can’t be replicated. It is one of the best things we have done in the modern history of Winterthur.”

The effect of the design wasn’t lost on Olivia Kirkpatrick, even if she couldn’t articulate it at the time. Kirkpatrick was about five years old when started visiting the new Enchanted Woods. Playing there set her young imagination free and inspired her decision to major in landscape architecture at the University of Delaware. A Winterthur garden internship three years ago was the perfect way to learn more about garden maintenance and to think about design.

“We don’t think about it but every single space you enter is going to influence the way that you react to it,” says Kirkpatrick, a gardener for the historic Wister Rhododendron Collection at nearby Tyler Arboretum since 2019. “Whether you’re going in there as an adult or a child, it implores you to look at the world a little differently and interact with it a little differently. It encourages that playfulness and whimsy. Even now, I get so excited when I get to play around in the garden. It’s such a such a nice space. I still go there, and it has never stopped being exciting.”

Visits the sprites and fairies on Enchanted Summer Day on June 18 and learn more about Enchanted Woods.

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The 1920s birthed baseball legends. “Il Bambino” Babe Ruth consistently slammed 50 homers a season, Rube Foster organized the new Negro National League, and, during his career, Ty Cobb batted in runs at a rate that has never been matched.

America went crazy for the game, and Winterthur did too, fielding a team of gardeners, farmers, mechanics, carpenters, masons, painters, and others who worked on the vast estate. They played, according to guides Josh Horowitz and Tyler Johnson, purely out of love for the game.

“They played after work, five nights a week sometimes,” Tyler says. “It was a passion for them.”

Let’s go back.

In its heyday as a working dairy farm, Winterthur employed hundreds of people. Many of the families lived on the property, so there were easily enough men to form a team. Because some families lived here for two or three generations, sons often followed their brothers and fathers onto the team.

“Baseball was almost like a bonding experience because this was a company. It was a workforce. It was a community,” Josh says. “It’s almost like a local college team, I would say. It’s something that they could all do.”

There were two iterations of the Winterthur Tossers. “World War II is a nice way to cut them into part one and part two,” Tyler says. “Part one, they’re not truly in a league. However, they play teams from the Industrial League. We’re starting from 1926. Winterthur had baseball teams before this, but this is when they officially get uniforms and stuff.”

Part one is when Winterthur founder Henry Francis du Pont gave the Tossers the first of their three fields on the estate. The site of the first has never been identified, but it is known that it was “a little two wet for them,” Josh notes. The field then moved to a meadow on nearby Adams Dam Road, which cut across part of the property. That area is a golf course today.

The third location was on Thompson’s Bridge Road, then part of Winterthur, now part of Brandywine Creek State Park. That baseball diamond was protected by an electric cattle fence to keep members of Winterthur’s famed dairy herd from depositing cow pies on the field.

In addition to hosting teams from the Industrialist League, the Tossers also traveled to play on their competitors’ home fields in nearby Chadds Ford, Longwood, and Kennett Square in Pennsylvania, St. Barnabas Church and Kentmere in Wilmington, and Elk Mills in Maryland. The Tossers even had a clubhouse, where they held card games and bingo contests to raise money for their pin-striped uniforms.

World War II ended competition as players went off to fight overseas, but by 1948, the Tossers reformed and joined the Diamond State League, which included teams from Elsmere, Rockland, Hockessin, Yorklyn, and the public workhouse, or prison, at Prices Corner, where only a guard tower stands today over modern Little League fields.

“When they’re in the Diamond State Leagues, they’re darn good,” Tyler says. “In the first year, the men won 30 games and lost only two. And for two years in a row, outfielders Walter Heckman, Leonard Foulsham, and Ernie McCann were all chosen to play on the all-star team.”

The Tossers disbanded in the early 1950s, but in its prime, the team fielded players from at least two generations of three families: Lattomus, McCann, and Cash. Some of their recollections are recorded in oral histories made in the 1970s. Though they talked about the work life of the estate, they also spoke enthusiastically about baseball.

“It was a fairly good team for a group of ordinary guys working on a farm,” estate superintendent Howard Lattomus recalled in 1978. “They were crazy about baseball.”

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First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy had already invited Winterthur founder Henry Francis du Pont to chair her Fine Arts Committee for her historic restoration of the White House when she visited Winterthur in May 1961. What did she see here? Many of the same iconic objects and spaces visitors see today, and they are all worthy of a president’s home. Here’s a short list.

Silver Tankards by Paul Revere

The only known set of six matching silver tankards made by patriot Paul Revere Jr. has rested on a sideboard in the du Pont Dining Room since Winterthur became a museum in 1951. They are a special treasure even among Winterthur’s treasured silver collection. About 2,900 pieces are on view in the museum. Another 9,000 objects, mostly spoons, make up a reference collection of American silversmiths’ marks, an important resource for scholars and collectors. Other highlights of the collection include the first coins minted in Boston, the largest extant collection of British fused-plate lighting devices, and the Campbell’s collection of British, European and American soup tureens—though Mrs. Kennedy visited 35 years before the tureens entered the collection.

American Commissioners of the Preliminary Peace Negotiations with Great Britain

This painting by famed artist Benjamin West commemorates the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution. It hangs near Revere’s tankards. Dated 1783-1819, it depicts American patriots John Jay (standing), John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens (standing), and William Templeton Franklin, but not the British delegates. West, appointed historical painter to the king of England in 1772 and surveyor of the royal pictures in 1790, never completed the painting. It was sold as part of his estate in 1819. Du Pont purchased the painting from the J.P. Morgan collection in 1948. A second version, presumably finished by West’s studio, is in the collections of the U.S. Department of State.

Washington at Verplanck’s Point

Like “American Commissioners” the full name of this famous painting by John Trumbull is a mouthful: Washington at Verplanck’s Point New York, 1782 Reviewing the French Troops after the Victory at Yorktown. Made in 1790, it is perhaps the most famous of the many paintings of Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Washington gave the fortunate Trumbull 14 sittings, perhaps because Trumbull’s father was a wartime governor and trusted friend of the general, perhaps because the painting was a gift from Trumbull to Martha Washington. It originally hung in the dining room of the Washingtons’ Mount Vernon home.

See these things and more during a Walking in Jackie’s Footsteps tour of the museum when you visit Jacqueline Kennedy and H. F. du Pont: From Winterthur to the White House in the second-floor gallery.

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By Jeni Jackson 

Assistant manager, tour programs 

I am the resident cat lady. I’ve always had cats, and whenever a cat was spotted on the property, Public Safety would call me, so I got involved with a local cat rescue. I was on one of my many wanders through the museum when I first started 20 years ago, and I was drawn to a cabinet with these chalkware figures. There’s a whole assortment of animals, and they’re all unique and charming in their own ways.  I’ve always been drawn to them in general because they have little eyebrows, and any time you put eyebrows on an animal, that just cracks me up. But once I spotted that cat, it was the one. It is so beautifully painted. We don’t know exactly when it was made or where. It’s very generic that way, so it’s like an Everyman’s craft. As a cheap alternative to ceramics, chalkware was an option for the more creative. Made from plaster of Paris, figures could be made at home in any style or shape, using a homemade mold. Early chalkware pieces can be hollow or solid, painted with watercolors, oils, or even tempera. This one is adorable. I’m not normally on the eighth floor to do tours anymore, but I do walk through the museum once or twice a week, and I make a point of stopping up to see all the little chalkware figures, especially my kitty. 

Cat figure 

England, France, or United States (East Coast), 1850-1900 

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont 1964.1672

Plaster (chalkware) 

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Many would call it a grandfather clock, but the label would hardly do it justice, as demonstrated by its place of pride in a space already filled with premium examples of exceptional American craftsmanship.

Walk through the main gallery entrance, turn left, and there it stands front and center. The clock was made between 1730 and 1745 by leading clockmaker Peter Stretch of Philadelphia. It was commissioned by merchant Clement Plumsted (1680-1745) or his son, William Plumsted (1708-1765), to make an impression.

 “He’s saying, ‘I am a man of means. I have a lot of capital at my disposal. I’m successful. I can command these resources. I can order, pay for, and ship the mahogany. I have that that global power at my fingertips,’” says Josh Lane, the Lois F. and Henry S. McNeil Curator of Furniture.

One of about 60 known examples of clocks by Stretch, Winterthur’s clock stands out. The heart of the object is the eight-day, weight-powered works. The arched brass dial is beautifully engraved with urn, bird, and fleur-de-lis motifs and the corners are embellished with cast brass spandrels. Roman and Arabic numerals on the large chapter ring mark hours and minutes and Arabic numerals on a small chapter ring mark seconds. A small square aperture reveals the day of the month. A moon phase dial with numbered edge shows the waxing and waning of the moon and timing of the tides. An oval plate bears the engraved signature of the maker.

“The movement has all the bells and whistles that you would expect a Philadelphia-based merchant would want,” Lane says. “The tide dial is geared toward Philadelphia mercantile ocean-going activity. There were other, more complicated and more expensive works made in the period, but it’s the combination of this movement in this case that puts it over the top. It is probably the most elaborate and beautiful case ever made in America.”

Standing more than eight feet tall, the case is distinguished by magnificent carving. An arched hood is surmounted by an ogee sarcophagus top carved with floral and foliate designs surmounted by three flame-and-urn finials. The cornice molding features egg-and-dart carved molding, dentil course, and blind fretwork incorporating the Plumsted coat of arms supported by rampant lions. Colonnettes with Corinthian capitals grace the sides of the hood.

The exact identity of the case maker is not known, but it may be Philadelphia cabinetmaker John Head, based on comparison with other examples of his work. Stretch may have worked with the cabinetmaker directly, or Plumstead may have commissioned the case based on his desires and tastes, a common practice at the time.

“It’s very elaborate, over-the-top, expensive, time-consuming workmanship,” Lane says. “The clock is really an extraordinary architectonic statement. No other compares.”

Born in England, Peter Stretch (1670–1746) learned his trade there and then immigrated to Philadelphia in 1702. He quickly became the city’s most prominent clockmaker and was commissioned by Philadelphia’s Common Council to work on the town clock in 1717. His sons followed him into the trade, although they were not as prolific.

Stretch’s shop stood across Chestnut Street from the Plumsted home. This clock remained in the Plumsted family until it was purchased by a private collector in 1943. Winterthur acquired the clock at auction in October 2004.

So why do we call such amazing tall clocks “grandfather clocks,” when it seems as though the term sometimes diminishes their beauty and importance? Thank a wave of nostalgia for the early days of the Republic, after the American Civil War, when people left the cities for new opportunities across the expanding country, and new value was placed on old objects. When popular composer and songwriter Henry Clay Work penned “The Grandfather Clock” in 1875, it forever changed the common name of the tall case clock:

My grandfather’s clock was too tall for the shelf
So it stood ninety years on the floor
It was taller by half than the old man himself
But it weighed not a pennyweight more
It was bought on the morn that my grandfather was born
And was always his treasure and pride
But it stopped short, never to go again
When the old man died.

Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle, the Centenary Fund, Mrs. C. Lalor Burdick, Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Chilton, Jr, Mrs. Robert N. Downs III, Mr. William K. du Pont, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Fiechter III, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Herdeg, The Hohmann Foundation, Family of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords, Jr, Kaufman Americana Foundation, Mrs. George M. Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. Barron U. Kidd, Charles Pollak, Peter A. Pollak, Suzanne W. Pollak, Mr. and Mrs. P. Coleman Townsend, Jr, anonymous donors (2), and numerous friends.

To learn more about this clock and others made by Peter Stretch and his sons, see Stretch, America’s First Family of Clockmakers by Donald L. Fennimore and Frank Hohman III, which is available at the Museum Store, or visit the clock in the first-floor gallery.

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A recent acquisition now displayed in the Winterthur galleries asks viewers to consider this question:

Are violence and conflict over voter suppression new?

Now part of the Bearing Witness installation, the nearly 150-year-old Anna Pottery Liberty Monument vividly depicts its creators’ scathing criticisms of an incident known as the Colfax massacre. On Easter Sunday 1873, a white mob killed approximately 150 Black citizens of Colfax, Louisiana, as they surrendered after occupying the county courthouse. The Black citizens were defending the result of the 1872 gubernatorial election against an outraged White mob. The election was won by a proponent of recently guaranteed civil rights and voting rights for all.

The Liberty Monument was created by Wallace and Cornwall Kirkpatrick, the white owners of Anna Pottery in Anna, Illinois, from 1859 to 1896. Known to be socially progressive, the brothers were vocal about their views and often commented caustically on events and politics through their work.

The figure of Lady Liberty crowning the monument gives the work its contemporary name. Though the main scene depicted on the monument is the Colfax massacre, other figures represent the Kirkpatricks’ strong view of another Colfax: Schuyler Colfax, who, while vice president of the United States (1869–1873), was implicated in a scandal related to the financing of the Transcontinental Railroad. The monument also criticizes the great cost of the American Civil War, which the Kirkpatricks viewed as theatrical and ineffective in creating a United States in which all were truly free. Though sympathetic to the plight of Black people, the brothers depicted them through common racial stereotypes of the day.

Various accounts of the Colfax massacre were published in newspapers across the country. None of them are definitive. Considered by some to be the worst incident of racial violence in the Reconstruction era, Colfax nonetheless has been largely ignored by mainstream history books.

“The unique Liberty Monument demonstrates unusual skill on the parts of the makers, who typically produced useful wares such as crocks. Much more importantly, it illustrates how vital messages regarding social issues were disseminated via methods beyond the written word and published illustrations,” says Leslie B. Grigsby, senior curator of Ceramics and Glass at Winterthur. 

Winterthur acquired the Liberty Monument during the summer 2021 Crocker Farm auction of American stoneware and earthenware. The auction house described the commemorative work as “one of the greatest American ceramic discoveries to come to light in recent decades.”

Grigsby and Alexandra Deutsch, John L. and Marjorie P. McGraw Director of Collections at Winterthur, are working to create a multivocal interpretation for the object by engaging with scholars, students, and others to depict the multilayered history the monument represents.

“We expect the interpretation of this complex object to evolve over time,” Deutsch says. “We fully understand the responsibility we have when we present the challenging history this object represents.” 

See the Anna Pottery Liberty Monument (2021.0017) in the galleries as part of Bearing Witness, which considers the stories of underrepresented groups through history.

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WINTERTHUR BLOOM REPORT #24

 September 23, 2020

73F, sunny

+: Abundant

fbb: Flower-bud breaking

b: Some bloom

fb: Full Bloom

pf: Petals falling/drying

pb: Past bloom (few remain)

ber: Berries, fruits

Check these out:                                                     

• The show is at its best: The autumn crocus ( – lavender-pink with white center and Colchicum ‘Giant’ – lavender-pink) is blooming on the east side of Oak Hill.  Look in the lawn between the hardy orange trees & the native azalea bushes, or get a great view from the bench adjacent to the Quarry Garden.
• Fairy candles: Experience the magic of the fuzzy white spikes of fairy candles/fairy wands (Actaea acerina), also called bugbane, in Azalea Woods in the triangle along the east-west path nearest the 1850 House and along the serpent pathway in Enchanted Woods.
• Gorgeous goldenrod: Walk the mowed pathways through the meadows to be immersed in goldenrod (Solidago species) flowers or stop on a hillside for a breathtaking view of gold.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

pf         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

ber       Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – green, prickly ‘teardrops’)

ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, green, string-bean-like seed pods)

fb         Heptacodium miconoides (Seven-sons tree – white)

pb        Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – pink to tan)

pf         Liriope muscari (Blue lily-turf – lavender)

ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)

ber       Physalis species (Ground cherry – green to tan ‘lantern’ seed pod – at far edge of parking lot near cherry trees)

fb         Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

b          Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)

LAGOONS

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

b          Chelone glabra (Turtlehead – white)

pb        Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)

pb        Cirsium muticum (Swamp thistle – reddish purple)

fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white, pink)

pb        Coronilla varia (Crown vetch – lavender-pink)

pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

pf         Desmodium species (Tick trefoil – dark pink)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white – along Clenny Run)

pf         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb,+     Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)

fb         Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)

ber       Maclura pomifera (Osage orange – ‘pebbly’ softball-sized green fruits – along Clenny Run)

pf         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow)

b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning purple on red stems)

fb         Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers)

fb,+     Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)

pb        Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)

fb,+     Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

b          Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)

b          Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)

fb,+     Symphiotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple)

b          Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue)

pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pb        Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

pf         Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white)

fb         Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon – rosy purple)

pf         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white/off-white turning pinkish-tan)

pf         Lagerstroemia ‘Biloxi’ (Crape myrtle variety – dark pink)

pb        Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste-tree – blue, pale pink, white)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

b          Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pb        Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia – blue)

fb         Prenanthes species (Rattlesnake-root – greenish bell-like flowers)

b          Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

b          Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pf         Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender)

pb        Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)

b          Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

b          Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pb        Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)

SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM-N/A

PEONY GARDEN-N/A

AZALEA WOODS

fb,+     Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white)

b          Colchicum species (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink – 1 flower, 1 bud)

fb         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pf         Gentiana clausa (Closed gentian – dark blue)

pb        Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)

pf         Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)

pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)

ber       Smilacina racemosa (Maianthemum recemosum/False Solomon’s seal – bright red berries)

b          Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

fbb       Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white)

fb         Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago – intense blue)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pb        Rhododndron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ ( Magnifica azalea – white with strawberry speckles – 3 flowers)

b          Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS

pf         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

pf         Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)

pf,+     Liriope muscari (Blue lily-turf – lavender)

ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – pinkish to red fuzzy cones)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

fb         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white – behind Bath House)

ber       Callicarpa dichotoma (Purple beautyberry – purple berries)

ber       Callicarpa japonica (Japanese beautyberry – purple berries)

pf         Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender – behind Bath House)

pb        Lagerstroemia x ‘Sioux’ (Crape myrtle – dark pink)

ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – pinkish fuzzy cones with bright red berries)

b          Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue – behind Bath House)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

pf         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)

fb         Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink)

pb        Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)

pb        Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)

pf         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ (Panicle hydrangea cultivar – white)

pb        Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white)

fb,+     Liriope muscari (Blue lily-turf – lavender)

fb         Nymphaea species (Waterlily – pink, white)

fb         Pontederia cordata (Pickerelweed – blue)

fb         Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)

ber       Viburnum dilatatum (Linden viburnum – red berries)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

fb         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

pb        Egeria densa (Elodea – white – in upper koi pond)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pf         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white)

pb        Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)

pb        Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – green)

pb        Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ (Hills of Snow hydrangea – green)

fb         Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue, white)

pf         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

ber       Smilacina racemosa (Maianthemum recemosum/False Solomon’s seal – bright red berries)

fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

b          Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

b          Tricyrtis variety (Toad-lily – white with purple speckles)

MARCH BANK

fb         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pb        Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)

fbb       Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow)

pf         Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

b          Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

fb         Chelone glabra (Turtlehead – white)

fb         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pb        Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)

pb        Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – tan)

pf         Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)

pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)

fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

fbb       Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

GARDEN LANE-N/A

WINTERHAZEL WALK

b          Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb,+     Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue, few white)

b          Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

ICEWELL TERRACE

fbb       Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white)

fbb       Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

fb         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

pf         Gentiana clausa (Closed gentian – dark blue)

pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)

b          Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

PINETUM

ber       Arisaema triphyllum (Jack-in-the-pulpit – bright red berries)

pb        Chaenomeles cultivars (Flowering quince –  red, orange)

ber       Chaenomeles cultivars (Flowering quince – yellow fruits)

pb        Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

ber       Idesia polycarpa (Iigiri tree – light orange berries)

pb        Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue, white)

ber       Malus species (Crabapple – red fruits)

fb         Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

SUNDIAL GARDEN

fbb       Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – dark pink)

pb        Syringa variety (Lilac – single red-purple)

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

ber       Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)

ENCHANTED WOODS

fb,+     Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white)

ber       Actaea pachypoda (Doll’s eyes – white berries)

b          Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

fb         Anemone hupehensis (Anemone – dark pink)

fb,+     Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – white, pink)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white)

pb        Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)

pb        Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ (Hills of Snow hydrangea – few white + greenish to tan)

pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – greenish, turning pink to tan)

pf         Hydrangea serrata (Mountain hydrangea – white to greenish)

fb         Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow)

b          Salvia koyamae (Japanese sage – yellow)

fbb       Tricyrtis variety (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)

OAK HILL-East Side

ber       Callicarpa dichotoma (Purple beautyberry – purple berries)

fb,+     Colchicum byzantium (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink with white center)

fb,+     Colchicum ‘Giant’ (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink)

pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white – in meadow)

pf         Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white – at bottom of meadow)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

pf,+     Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender)

pf         Hydrangea involucrata ‘Tama Azisai’ (Bracted hydrangea – white with blue, pink)

pf         Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red – at bottom of meadow)

fb         Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers – at bottom of meadow)

ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – fuzzy dark yellow fruits)

fb         Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow – in meadow)

b          Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

pb        Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow – at bottom of meadow)

fb         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow – in hillside meadow)

fb,+     Solidago variety (Goldenrod – yellow – at bottom of meadow)

b          Sternbergia lutea (Fall daffodil – yellow)

fb         Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white – at bottom of meadow)

b          Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue – at bottom of meadow)

b          Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

ber       Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)

ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – orange berries turning red)

OAK HILL-West Side

b          Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

ber       Magnolia acuminata (Cucumbertree – red fuzzy cones)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

b          Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)

fb         Anemone x hupehensis (Anemone cultivar – pink)

pb        Clematis heracleifolia var. davidiana (Tube clematis – blue)

fb         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)

pb        Eupatorium maculatum (Joe pye weed – white to pale lavender-pink)

fb,+     Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)

fb,+     Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white)

pb        Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)

fb         Ligularia sibirica var. speciosa (Ligularia – yellow)

pb        Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red)

pb        Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)

fb         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow – along Quarry outlet stream)

fb,+     Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed susan – yellow)

b          Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Solidago variety (Goldenrod – yellow)

fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)

b          Tricyrtis variety (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)

SYCAMORE HILL

ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, green, string-bean-like seed pods)

fb         Colchicum byzantium (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink with white center – small clump behind the Brick Lookout near the edge of the meadow at the English oak [Quercus rober])

ber       Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – ‘pebbly’ green fruits turning red)

ber       Cotoneaster salacifolia (Cotoneaster – red berries)

fb,+     Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white)

pf         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – pinkish-tan)

pf         Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – rosy lavender)

pf         Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)

pb        Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red)

pf         Rosa species (Rose – white – around Brick Lookout)

pb        Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink)

fb         Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white)

ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)

pb        Weigela ‘Eva Rathke’ (Weigela cultivar – dark red)

pb        Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela cultivar – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM AND CLENNY RUN

fb         Colchicum species (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink)

fb         Heptacodium miconoides (Seven-sons tree – white – behind Museum Store)

pb        Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – dark rose)

pb        Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fuji Waterfall’ (Bigleaf hydrangea cultivar – white)

pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – dried brown – in Clenny Run at Museum bridge)

ber       Ilex ‘Winter Red’ (Winterberry holly – red berries)

fb         Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange – along Clenny Run)

pf         Liriope muscari (Blue lily-turf – lavender)

fb         Liriope muscari variety (White lily-turf – white – behind Museum Store)

fb         Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers – along Clenny Run)

fbb       Sternbergia lutea (Fall daffodil – yellow)

pb        Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white – along Museum Store and at Coach House)

GREENHOUSE AREA

pb        Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily – yellow)

fb,+     Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender)

fb,+     Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple)

ber       Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – shiny purple seed pods)

ber       Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – red seed pods)

fb         Sedum spectabile variety (Stonecrop – lavender-, pink)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

ber       Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – green, prickly ‘teardrops’)

pf         Brassica species (Mustard – light yellow)

pb        Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)

fb         Centaurea maculata (Spotted knapweed – purple)

fb         Chelone glabra (Turtlehead – white)

pf         Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)

pb        Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – pale lilac)

pf         Coronilla varia (Crown vetch – lavender-pink)

pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

pf         Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white)

pb        Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Red’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – red – 1 bloom – along Quarry outlet stream)

b          Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna White’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – white – along Quarry outlet stream)

fb,+     Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)

pf         Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)

pb        Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed – white)

fb         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow – along Quarry outlet stream)

ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning purple on red stems)

fb,+     Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers)

pb        Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow)

b          Solanum carolinense (Horse-nettle – white to lavender ‘stars’ with yellow center)

fb,+     Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)

pb        Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)

fb,+     Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

b          Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue)

b          Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)

fb         Symphiotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple)

fb         Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue)

pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish purple)

fb         Typha latifolia (Cattail – brown ‘hot dogs’)

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – Below Brown’s Woods

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white – at edge of woods)

ber       Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – green, prickly ‘teardrops’)

pb        Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – pale lilac)

pb        Coronilla varia (Crown vetch – lavender-pink)

pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)

fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white – along edge of woods)

fb         Gnaphalium obtusifolium (Sweet everlasting – white)

fb         Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)

ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning purple on red stems)

fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – green with white ‘haze’)

fb,+     Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed susan – yellow)

pb        Solanum carolinense (Horse-nettle – white to lavender ‘stars’ with yellow center)

ber       Solanum carolinense (Horse-nettle – yellow berries)

fb,+     Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)

pb        Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)

fb,+     Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)

b          Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)

fb         Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)

fb         Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue)

fb         Symphiotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple)

pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

 Bloom Report Presented by Pauline Myers

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WINTERTHUR BLOOM REPORT #27

 October 14, 2020

68F, sunny

+: Abundant

fbb: Flower-bud

fb: Full Bloom

pf: Petals falling/drying

pb: Past bloom (few remain)

ber: Berries, fruits

Check these out:  

• Brilliant: The crabapple (Malus species and varieties) fruits are sparkling like fine red art glass at the edge of the Pinetum.  The birds are having a fine time with them.  Catch the show from the Pinetum bench that gives a view into the treetops.
• Asters in all of the meadows: Asters (Symphiotrichum species) are in abundance in all of the meadows this week, in colors from white to pale blue to purple.  Take the mowed pathway from Garden Lane to the neo-classical folly to walk through a cloud of tiny, white daisy-like heath and calico asters.  Heavenly!
• The show is at its best: The autumn crocus (Colchicum byzantium – lavender-pink with white center and Colchicum ‘Giant’ – lavender-pink) is blooming on the east side of Oak Hill.  Look in the lawn between the hardy orange trees & the native azalea bushes, or get a great view from the bench adjacent to the Quarry Garden.  Also found at the edge of the meadow along Gray Building Road and the corner of Cutting Garden Road.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

pf         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink) fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, green, string-bean-like seed pods) pb        Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-sons tree – rose sepals) pb        Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – pink to tan) b          Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle – white) ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods) ber       Physalis species (Ground cherry – green to tan ‘lantern’ seed pod – at far edge of parking lot near cherry trees) pb        Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) fb         Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) fb         Symphyotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue)

LAGOONS

pf         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white) pb        Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white – along Clenny Run) pb        Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers) ber       Maclura pomifera (Osage orange – ‘pebbly’ softball-sized green fruits – along Clenny Run) ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning purple on red stems) fb         Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers) pb        Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) fb         Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) pf         Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white) pb        Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple) pf         Symphyotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

pf         Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white) pb        Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon – rosy purple) pb        Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – tan) pb        Lagerstroemia ‘Biloxi’ (Crape myrtle variety – dark pink) pb        Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste-tree – blue, pale pink, white)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) fbb       Osmanthus heterophyllus (Holly Osmanthus – white, fragrant) fb         Prenanthes species (Rattlesnake-root – greenish bell-like flowers) fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) fb         Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) b          Hamamelis virginiana (Common witch hazel – yellow ‘ribbons’) pb        Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) b          Tricyrtis variety (Toad-lily – white with purple speckles)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM PEONY GARDEN

AZALEA WOODS

pb        Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pb        Gentiana clausa (Closed gentian – dark blue) pf         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

pb        Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) pb        Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago – intense blue) pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pf         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) pf         Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS

pb        Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink) pb        Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender-pink) ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – pinkish to red fuzzy cones)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

pb        Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink) pf         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white – behind Bath House) ber       Callicarpa dichotoma (Purple beautyberry – purple berries) ber       Callicarpa japonica (Japanese beautyberry – purple berries) ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – pinkish fuzzy cones with bright red berries) fb,+     Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue – behind Bath House)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

pf         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink) fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pf         Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink) pb        Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ (Panicle hydrangea cultivar – pink to tan)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE

pb        Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) ber       Callicarpa japonica variety (Japanese beautyberry – white berries) pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pb        Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white) pb        Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – green) pb        Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ (Hills of Snow hydrangea – green) pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white) pf         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue) fb,+     Tricyrtis variety (Toad-lily – white with purple speckles)

MARCH BANK

pb        Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) pb        Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white) pb        Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pb        Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pb        Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish) pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – tan) pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink) pb        Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue) pf         Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) GARDEN LANE

WINTERHAZEL WALK

pf         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) b          Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender-pink) pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pf         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) pf         Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)

ICEWELL TERRACE

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white) pf         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) pf         Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) pf         Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)

PINETUM

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pb        Chaenomeles cultivars (Flowering quince – red, orange) b          Chaenomeles x superba ‘Perfecta’ (Flowering quince cultivar – white to pale salmon-pink) pb        Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink) pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) ber       Malus species (Crabapple – red fruits) b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow) fb         Polygonum pennsylvanicum (Pennsylvania smartweed – clusters of tiny pink ‘beads’) pf         Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)

SUNDIAL GARDEN

pb        Syringa variety (Lilac – single red-purple) b          Syringa ‘Primrose’ (Lilac variety – white)

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

ber       Callicarpa japonica (Japanese beautyberry – purple berries) ber       Callicarpa japonica variety (Japanese beautyberry – white berries) ber       Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)

ENCHANTED WOODS

pb        Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white) fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) fb         Anemone hupehensis (Anemone – dark pink) pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) fb         Hamamelis virginiana (Common witch hazel – yellow ‘ribbons’) pb        Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ (Hills of Snow hydrangea – greenish to tan) pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – tan) pb        Hydrangea serrata (Mountain hydrangea – greenish to pink) pb        Salvia koyamae (Japanese sage – yellow) pf         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) fb         Tricyrtis variety (Toad lily – white with purple speckles) ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)

OAK HILL

East Side

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) ber       Callicarpa dichotoma (Purple beautyberry – purple berries) ber       Callicarpa japonica (Japanese beautyberry – purple berries) ber       Callicarpa japonica variety (Japanese beautyberry – white berries) pf,+     Colchicum byzantium (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink with white center) fb,+     Colchicum ‘Giant’ (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink) fb         Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender-pink) pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white – in meadow) pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pf         Hydrangea involucrata ‘Tama Azisai’ (Bracted hydrangea – white with blue, pink) ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – fuzzy dark yellow fruits) pb        Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow – in meadow) pf         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) pf,+     Solidago variety (Goldenrod – yellow – at bottom of meadow) pf         Sternbergia lutea (Fall daffodil – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) fb         Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white – at bottom of meadow) fb         Symphyotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue – at bottom of meadow) b          Tricyrtis variety (Toad-lily – white with purple speckles) ber       Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries) ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)

West Side

pf         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) ber       Viburnum dilatatum (Linden viburnum – red berries) ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white) pf         Anemone x hupehensis (Anemone cultivar – pink) fb         Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender-pink) pf,+     Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white) pf,+     Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white) pb        Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue) pf         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow – along Quarry outlet stream) fb,+     Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed susan – yellow) fb,+     Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow) pf         Solidago variety (Goldenrod – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue) pf         Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) fb         Tricyrtis variety (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)

SYCAMORE HILL

ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, green, string-bean-like seed pods) ber       Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – ‘pebbly’ red fruits) ber       Cotoneaster salicifolia (Cotoneaster – red berries) fb,+     Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender-pink) pf,+     Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white) pb        Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – pinkish-tan) pb        Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – rosy lavender) pb        Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red – 2 blossoms) pf         Rosa species (Rose – white – around Brick Lookout) b          Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) fb         Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white) ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries) pb        Weigela ‘Eva Rathke’ (Weigela cultivar – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, STORE, AND CLENNY RUN

b          Camellia ‘Mason Farm’ (Camellia variety – white with pink-tinged buds) fbb       Camellia oleifera ‘Lu Shan Snow’ (Camellia variety – white) b          Camellia ‘Survivor’ (Camellia variety – white with pink-tinged buds) pb        Colchicum species (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink) pb        Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-sons tree – white – behind Museum Store) pb        Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish) pb        Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – dark rose) pb        Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fuji Waterfall’ (Bigleaf hydrangea cultivar – white) pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – dried brown – in Clenny Run at Museum bridge) ber       Ilex ‘Winter Red’ (Winterberry holly – red berries) fb         Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers – along Clenny Run) pf         Sternbergia lutea (Fall daffodil – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue)

GREENHOUSE AREA

pb        Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily – yellow) pb,+     Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender) fb,+     Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple) ber       Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – shiny purple seed pods) ber       Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – red seed pods)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

pf         Brassica species (Mustard – light yellow) pf         Centaurea maculata (Spotted knapweed – purple) pb        Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue) pb        Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – pale lilac) pb        Coronilla varia (Crown vetch – lavender-pink) b          Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender-pink – along Quarry outlet stream) pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white) pb        Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Red’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – red – along Quarry outlet stream) pf         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow – along Quarry outlet stream) ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning purple on red stems) fb         Polygonum pennsylvanicum (Pennsylvania smartweed – clusters of tiny pink ‘beads) fb         Prunella vulgaris (Heal all – purple) pb        Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow) pb        Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue) fb,+     Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) pf         Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white) fb         Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple) fb         Symphyotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue) pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish purple) pf         Typha latifolia (Cattail – brown ‘hot dogs’)

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

pf         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white – at edge of woods) pb        Coronilla varia (Crown vetch – lavender-pink) pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white) pb        Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white – along edge of woods) pb        Gnaphalium obtusifolium (Sweet everlasting – white) fb         Polygonum pennsylvanicum (Pennsylvania smartweed – clusters of tiny pink ‘beads’) pb        Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – green to tan with white ‘haze’) fb,+     Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed susan – yellow) ber       Solanum carolinense (Horse-nettle – yellow berries) pf,+     Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow) fb,+     Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white) pb        Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white) pb        Symphyotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue) fb         Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple) pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

Bloom Report presented by:

Pauline Myers

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WINTERTHUR BLOOM REPORT #25

 October 1, 2020

70F, partly cloudy

+: Abundant

fbb: Flower-bud breaking

b: Some bloom

fb: Full Bloom

pf: Petals falling/drying

pb: Past bloom (few remain)

ber: Berries, fruits

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ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

pf         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)
fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, green, string-bean-like seed pods)
pb        Heptacodium miconoides (Seven-sons tree – white)
pb        Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – pink to tan)
b          Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle – white)
ber       Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – clusters of round yellow-green seed pods)
ber       Physalis species (Ground cherry – green to tan ‘lantern’ seed pod – at far edge of parking lot near cherry trees)
b          Prunus laurocerasus ‘Zabelina’ (Cherry laurel cultivar – white)
pf         Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)
pf         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)
b          Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
 

LAGOONS

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
b          Chelone glabra (Turtlehead – white)
pb        Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)
pb        Cirsium muticum (Swamp thistle – reddish purple)
fb         Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white, pink)
pb        Coronilla varia (Crown vetch – lavender-pink)
pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)
pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white – along Clenny Run)
pf         Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)
pf         Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)
pf         Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)
fb         Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle – white)
ber       Maclura pomifera (Osage orange – ‘pebbly’ softball-sized green fruits – along Clenny Run)
b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)
ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning purple on red stems)
fb         Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers)
fb,+     Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)
pb        Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)
pf,+     Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)
fb         Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
fb         Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)
fb,+     Symphiotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple)
fb,+     Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue)
pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)
pb        Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)
 

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

pf         Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush – white)
fb         Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon – rosy purple)
pb        Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – white/off-white turning pinkish-tan)
pf         Lagerstroemia ‘Biloxi’ (Crape myrtle variety – dark pink)
pb        Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste-tree – blue, pale pink, white)
 

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
fb         Prenanthes species (Rattlesnake-root – greenish bell-like flowers)
b          Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)
b          Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)
b          Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue)
fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
 

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb        Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender)
pb        Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)
b          Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)
b          Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue)
 

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
fb         Polygonum pennsylvanicum (Pennsylvania smartweed – clusters of tiny pink ‘beads’)
 
SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM
 
PEONY GARDEN
 

AZALEA WOODS

fb,+     Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white)
b          Colchicum species (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink – 1 flower)
pb        Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)
pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf         Gentiana clausa (Closed gentian – dark blue)
pf         Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)
pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)
fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
 

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

fb         Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white)
pf         Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago – intense blue)
pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb        Rhododndron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ ( Magnifica azalea – white with strawberry speckles – 3 flowers)
fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb         Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
 

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS

pf         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)
fbb       Crocus speciosus (Showy crocus – lavender-pink)
pb        Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ (Royal standard hosta – white)
ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – pinkish to red fuzzy cones)
 

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

pf         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)
fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white – behind Bath House)
ber       Callicarpa dichotoma (Purple beautyberry – purple berries)
ber       Callicarpa japonica (Japanese beautyberry – purple berries)
pf         Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender – behind Bath House)
ber       Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – pinkish fuzzy cones with bright red berries)
fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue – behind Bath House)
 

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

pf         Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia – soft pink)
fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb         Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – pink)
pf         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ (Panicle hydrangea cultivar – white)
pb        Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white)
fb         Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue)
ber       Viburnum dilatatum (Linden viburnum – red berries)
 

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE

fb         Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white)
fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber       Callicarpa japonica variety (Japanese beautyberry – white berries)
fb         Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)
pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pf         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white)
pb        Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – green)
pb        Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ (Hills of Snow hydrangea – green)
pf         Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue, white)
pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)
fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)
b          Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue)
fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
b          Tricyrtis variety (Toad-lily – white with purple speckles)
 

MARCH BANK

fb         Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white)
pb        Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)
pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
fb         Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow)
pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)
fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
 

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb         Chelone glabra (Turtlehead – white)
pb        Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)
pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb        Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish)
pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – tan)
pb        Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)
pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink)
fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb         Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue)
fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
 
GARDEN LANE
 

WINTERHAZEL WALK

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pfb       Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue, few white)
b          Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb         Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
 

ICEWELL TERRACE

fb         Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white)
fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb        Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)
pb        Phlox paniculata (Garden phlox – pink, white)
fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb         Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
 

PINETUM

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pb        Chaenomeles cultivars (Flowering quince – red, orange)
b          Chaenomeles x superba ‘Perfecta’ (Flowering quince cultivar – white to pale salmon-pink)
ber       Chaenomeles cultivars (Flowering quince – yellow fruits)
fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
ber       Idesia polycarpa (Iigiri tree – light orange berries)
fb         Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)
ber       Malus species (Crabapple – red fruits)
b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)
fb         Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)
 

SUNDIAL GARDEN

pb        Syringa variety (Lilac – single red-purple)
 

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

ber       Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)
 

ENCHANTED WOODS

fb,+     Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white)
ber       Actaea pachypoda (Doll’s eyes – white berries)
fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb         Anemone hupehensis (Anemone – dark pink)
pf,+     Begonia grandis (Hardy begonia – white, pink)
fb         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
fb         Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white)
pb        Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ (Hills of Snow hydrangea – greenish to tan)
pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – greenish, turning pink to tan)
pf         Hydrangea serrata (Mountain hydrangea – white to greenish)
fb         Kirengeshoma palmata (Wax bells – yellow)
fb         Salvia koyamae (Japanese sage – yellow)
fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)
b          Tricyrtis variety (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)
ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)
 

OAK HILL

East Side

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
ber       Callicarpa dichotoma (Purple beautyberry – purple berries)
ber       Callicarpa japonica (Japanese beautyberry – purple berries)
fb,+     Colchicum byzantium (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink with white center)
fb,+     Colchicum ‘Giant’ (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink)
pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white – in meadow)
pb        Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white – at bottom of meadow)
pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
pb        Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender)
pf         Hydrangea involucrata ‘Tama Azisai’ (Bracted hydrangea – white with blue, pink)
pb        Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red – at bottom of meadow)
fb         Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers – at bottom of meadow)
ber       Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – fuzzy dark yellow fruits)
pf         Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow – in meadow)
fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)
pb        Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow – at bottom of meadow)
pf         Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow – in hillside meadow)
fb,+     Solidago variety (Goldenrod – yellow – at bottom of meadow)
fb         Sternbergia lutea (Fall daffodil – yellow)
fb         Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white – at bottom of meadow)
fb         Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue – at bottom of meadow)
b          Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
ber       Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Linden viburnum variety – yellow berries)
ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)

West Side

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
ber       Viburnum dilatatum (Linden viburnum – red berries)
ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)
 

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb         Actaea acerina (Bugbane/fairy candles – white)
b          Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white)
fb         Anemone x hupehensis (Anemone cultivar – pink)
pb        Clematis heracleifolia var. davidiana (Tube clematis – blue)
pb        Collinsonia canadensis (Horse balm – small yellow flowers)
pb        Eupatorium maculatum (Joe pye weed – white to pale lavender-pink)
pf,+     Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white)
fb,+     Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white)
pf         Ligularia sibirica var. speciosa (Ligularia – yellow)
pb        Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower – red)
pb        Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)
fb         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow – along Quarry outlet stream)
pb        Primula japonica (Candelabra primrose – red – 1 plant)
fb,+     Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed susan – yellow)
fb         Solidago flexicaulis (Zig zag goldenrod – yellow)
fb         Solidago variety (Goldenrod – yellow)
fb         Tovara virginiana (Virginia knotweed – tiny greenish-white flowers along wiry stems)
b          Tricyrtis variety (Toad lily – white with purple speckles)
 

SYCAMORE HILL

ber       Catalpa species (Catalpa – long, green, string-bean-like seed pods)
ber       Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – ‘pebbly’ red fruits)
ber       Cotoneaster salicifolia (Cotoneaster – red berries)
fb,+     Heuchera villosa (Hairy alum root – creamy white)
pf         Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – pinkish-tan)
pb        Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – rosy lavender)
pb        Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red – 1 blossom)
pf         Rosa species (Rose – white – around Brick Lookout)
b          Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)
pb        Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink)
fb         Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
fb         Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white)
ber       Viburnum setigerum (Tea viburnum – red berries)
pb        Weigela ‘Eva Rathke’ (Weigela cultivar – dark red)
 

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, STORE, AND CLENNY RUN

pf         Colchicum species (Autumn crocus – lavender-pink)
pf         Heptacodium miconoides (Seven-sons tree – white – behind Museum Store)
pb        Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – greenish)
pb        Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – dark rose)
pb        Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fuji Waterfall’ (Bigleaf hydrangea cultivar – white)
pb        Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – dried brown – in Clenny Run at Museum bridge)
ber       Ilex ‘Winter Red’ (Winterberry holly – red berries)
pb        Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange – along Clenny Run)
fb         Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers – along Clenny Run)
fb         Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)
b          Sternbergia lutea (Fall daffodil – yellow)
b          Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – pale blue)
pb        Viburnum rhytidophylloides (Leatherleaf viburnum – off-white – along Museum Store and at Coach House)
 

GREENHOUSE AREA

pb        Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily – yellow)
pf,+     Hosta lancifolia (Narrow leaf hosta – lavender)
fb,+     Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – purple)
ber       Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean vine – shiny purple seed pods)
ber       Ricinus communis variety (Castor oil plant – red seed pods)
pb        Sedum spectabile variety (Stonecrop – lavender-, pink)
 

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

ber       Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – green, prickly ‘teardrops’)
pf         Brassica species (Mustard – light yellow)
pb        Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)
pf         Centaurea maculata (Spotted knapweed – purple)
pf         Chelone glabra (Turtlehead – white)
pf         Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue)
pb        Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – pale lilac)
fb         Commelina erecta (Slender dayflower – light blue)
pb        Coronilla varia (Crown vetch – lavender-pink)
pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)
pf         Eupatorium perfoliatum (Wetlands boneset – white)
pb        Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Red’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – red – 1 bloom – along Quarry outlet stream)
pb        Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna White’ (Hardy hibiscus variety – white – 1 bloom – along Quarry outlet stream)
pf         Impatiens capensis (Jewel weed – orange)
pf         Lobelia siphilitica (Great lobelia – blue)
b          Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle – white)
fb         Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose – yellow – along Quarry outlet stream)
ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning purple on red stems)
fb,+     Polygonum hydropiperoides (Mild water-pepper – tiny white flowers)
fb         Polygonum pennsylvanicum (Pennsylvania smartweed – clusters of tiny pink ‘beads’)
pb        Silphium perfoliatum (Cup plant – yellow)
b          Solanum carolinense (Horse-nettle – white to lavender ‘stars’ with yellow center)
fb,+     Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)
pb        Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)
pf,+     Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)
b          Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius/Blue wood aster – blue)
fb,+     Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
fb         Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)
fb         Symphiotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple)
fb         Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue)
pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish purple)
pf         Typha latifolia (Cattail – brown ‘hot dogs’)
 

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

fb         Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum/White snake root – white – at edge of woods)
ber       Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – green, prickly ‘teardrops’)
pb        Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – pale lilac)
pb        Coronilla varia (Crown vetch – lavender-pink)
pb        Daucus carota (Queen Anne’s lace – white)
pf         Eurybia divaricata (Aster divaricatus/White wood aster – white – along edge of woods)
fb         Gnaphalium obtusifolium (Sweet everlasting – white)
b          Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)
ber       Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – green berries turning purple on red stems)
fb         Polygonum pennsylvanicum (Pennsylvania smartweed – clusters of tiny pink ‘beads’)
fb         Pycnanthemum species (Mountain mint – green with white ‘haze’)
fb,+     Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed susan – yellow)
ber       Solanum carolinense (Horse-nettle – yellow berries)
fb,+     Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed plume goldenrod – yellow)
pb        Solidago graminifolia (Lance-leaved goldenrod – yellow)
pf,+     Solidago juncea (Early goldenrod – yellow)
fb,+     Symphiotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides/Heath aster – white)
fb,+     Symphiotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus/Calico aster – white)
fb         Symphiotrichum species (Aster – pale lavender-blue)
fb         Symphiotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae/New England aster – purple)
pb        Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)
 

 Bloom Report presented by:

Pauline Myers

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 October 7, 2020

73F, sunny

+: Abundant

fbb: Flower-bud breaking

b: Some bl

fb: Full Bloom

pf: Petals falling/drying

pb: Past bloom (few remain)

ber: Berries, fruits

• Brilliant: The crabapple (Malus species and varieties) fruits are sparkling like fine red art glass at the edge of the Pinetum.  The birds are having a fine time with them.  Catch the show from the Pinetum bench that gives a view into the treetops.
• Asters in all of the meadows: Asters (Symphiotrichum species) are in abundance in all of the meadows this week, in colors from white to pale blue to purple.  Take the mowed pathway from Garden Lane to the neo-classical folly to walk through a cloud of tiny, white daisy-like heath and calico asters.  Heavenly!
• The show is at its best: The autumn crocus (Colchicum byzantium – lavender-pink with white center and Colchicum ‘Giant’ – lavender-pink) is blooming on the east side of Oak Hill.  Look in the lawn between the hardy orange trees & the native azalea bushes, or get a great view from the bench adjacent to the Quarry Garden.  Also found at the edge of the meadow along Gray Building Road and the corner of Cutting Garden Road.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

LAGOONS

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

AZALEA WOODS

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE

MARCH BANK

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

WINTERHAZEL WALK

ICEWELL TERRACE

PINETUM

SUNDIAL GARDEN

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

ENCHANTED WOODS

OAK HILL

East Side

West Side

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

SYCAMORE HILL

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, STORE, AND CLENNY RUN

GREENHOUSE AREA

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

Bloom Report presented by:

Pauline Myers

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