Plants of the Week: August 10

Alstroemeria ‘Freedom’

Isabelle Cosby Courtyard has a lot of interesting plants, including this Alstroemeria ‘Freedom’. With its red flowers during this hot time of year, it draws a lot of interest. These plants enjoy full sun to partial sun, and are heat tolerant. They reach about 30” tall. The petal shapes and dotting of colors is great. This is a very nice, compact plant. Photo credit: J. Preisendorfer

Cornus kousa ‘Wolf Eyes’

Next to the Pollinators Garden is this great Cornus kousa ‘Wolf Eyes’. The plant seems to be very healthy and happy with partial sun in this location. The variegation on the leaves is beautiful, and the wall is a nice backdrop. These plants get to be about 10’ tall. It’s a lovely plant to walk by on your way to and from the nearby buildings. Photo credit: J. Preisendorfer

Lilium ‘Black Beauty’

This Lilium ‘Black Beauty’ at Isabelle Cosby Courtyard has fantastic flowers, with strong, reddish-pink petals. It can tolerate full sun to partial shade, and can grow up to 7’. This plant grows from a bulb, and enjoys rich, organic soil. The flowers are fragrant with reflexed petals, making the view from the seating area nearby delightful. Photo credit: J. Preisendorfer