Plants of the Week: April 4

Scilla siberica, planted in mass throughout the Entrance Garden, naturalizes freely.  Native to Siberia, it is considered to be one of the most shade tolerate of the early spring bulbs.  photo credit: J. Coceano

Magnolia salicifolia, near Bond Hall, is a small magnolia reaching 35’ in height.  A native of Japan, the Anise Magnolia bears narrow leaves, fragrant white flowers, and aromatic bark and buds when crushed.  photo credit: J. Coceano

Pulsatilla vulgaris is a beloved wildflower native to the mountains of Europe.   The finely dissected foliage and purple flowers enjoy the lightly wooded canopies within the Harry Wood Garden.  Fluffy seed heads follow, adding further interest.  photo credit: J. Coceano

Corylopsis veitchiana produces an abundance of pendulous yellow racemes.  Veitch’s winter hazel, reaching eight feet tall and eight feet wide, sets Cosby Courtyard aglow.  photo credit: J. Coceano