Plant-lover's Tour - "Plants to Make Your Momma Smile"

Presented by Tim Alderton, Research Technician, with introduction by Blake Wentley, Education Assistant, JC Raulston Arboretum on May 7, 2024.

Mother's Day is on the horizon and there's no better place than the JC Rauslton Arboretum to get inspiration for the perfect gift! Our marvelous collection of flowering plants is in full effect in the month of May, and you're bound to encounter a never-ending array of beautiful plants that will catch your eye and please the most special lady in your life. Come take a walk through our gardens with Tim Alderton, our Research Technician and Horticulturist Extraordinaire, as he shares his expertise and shows off some note-worthy plants that are guaranteed to make your Momma smile!

Plant List:

Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’
Chrysanthemum ‘Miss Gloria’s Thanksgiving Day’
Magnolia ‘Lois’
Dichelostemma ida-maia
Salvia greggii ‘Diane’
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Alison’
Salvia farinacea ‘Augusta Duelberg’
Phlox ‘Wanda’
Kniphofia uvaria ‘Lola’
Iris ‘Ann Chowning’
Nepeta ‘Joanna Reed’
Calycanthus ‘Aphrodite’

The JCRA does Plant-lover's tours like this on the first Tuesday of every month. Be sure to check out our event calendar so you can join us for the next one! jcra.ncsu.edu/events/calendar/index.php

This program was originally presented live and in-person.