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  • Iris ensata 'Ocean Mist' (Japanese iris)

Rainbow of Colors: Iris in Bloom

May 15, 2024|

Iris season is upon us! You can find 7 different iris species and hybrids and over 40 different varieties blooming throughout the Arboretum in the spring and summer.

  • Paeonia × suffruticosa (Botan Group) 'Hanakisoi' (Japanese tree peony)

Don’t Delay: Tree Peonies Now on Display!

May 3, 2024|

If you're eager to see beautiful blooms, now is a great time to visit the Rose and Fragrance Garden at the Arboretum’s H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens. You won't want to miss the short bloom period (usually only 1 to 2 weeks) of the hybrid tree peonies!

Upcoming Events

18 May

Volunteers: Help us plant the landscape around the new Palmer Museum of Art!

Palmer Museum Volunteer Planting Session

8:30 am - 11:30 am

19 May

May is peak season for spotting ephemeral spring wildflowers like trilliums, hepatica, and wild columbine along the Arboretum's Marilyn Quigley Gerhold Wildflower [...]

Explore the Wildflower Woods Walk

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

21 May

Volunteers: Help us plant the landscape around the new Palmer Museum of Art!

Palmer Museum Volunteer Planting Session

8:30 am - 11:30 am

21 May

Volunteers who have completed an application and have arranged a start date with our volunteer coordinator can join our gardening staff on [...]

Botanic Gardens Volunteer Session

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

22 May

Volunteers: Help us plant the landscape around the new Palmer Museum of Art!

Palmer Museum Volunteer Planting Session

8:30 am - 11:30 am

22 May

On select Wednesdays this spring and summer, join us for a serene yoga experience amidst the beauty of nature! Unwind and rejuvenate [...]

Yoga in the Gardens

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm