Tis’ the Season for Yellows and Golds! Bloom Highlight: Rudbeckia spp.
The Rudbeckia genus features recognizable native wildflowers in the Asteraceae family that were historically used as medicinal herbs by Native Americans and have been cultivated and utilized in gardens and landscapes since the 19th century.
Mountain Mint: A “Buzz”worthy Must-Have for a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
The genus Pycnanthemum, commonly known as mountain mint, includes attractive and beneficial native pollinator plants that can be found across the eastern United States, with about eight different species occurring in Pennsylvania.
Summer Garden Showcase: Coneflower in Bloom
Coneflowers are an iconic summer garden favorite in the daisy family (Asteraceae) and have been in bloom at the Arboretum for a few weeks now. There are multiple genera of plants (Echinacea spp., Ratibida spp., and some Rudbeckia spp.) in this family that are commonly referred to as coneflowers, even though they are actually different species.
Search the Garden Collections with the New Arboretum Explorer Tool!
This mobile-friendly tool replaces our former Plant Finder map and aims to provide the most updated plant collections data to the public and better support the visitor experience.
July 28–30: Construction and Paving Will Impact Parking and Entrance
While the Arboretum remains open, we highly encourage visitors to use public transportation or park in the East Deck and use the pedestrian walkways leading into the Arboretum from Park Avenue and Bigler Road.
Popular Pollinator Paradise: Milkweed in Bloom
This herbaceous perennial of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) started blooming in May and will continue to show flowers throughout the whole summer.