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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
This herbaceous perennial of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) started blooming in May and will continue to show flowers throughout the whole summer.
A nostalgic favorite and certainly a tried-and-true garden classic, roses are now in bloom in the gardens!
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.
Be sure to take a stroll around the Arboretum during the coming week to observe the crabapple blooms in all their glory!
The first wildflowers of the season are always a welcome reprieve after a long winter and March through May are the prime months to spot these fleeting native beauties.