What’s in Bloom?
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Collapse ▲What’s in bloom in Forsyth County?
N.C. Cooperative Extension mantains two public gardens in Forsyth County with the assistance of NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Forsyth County:
- Forsyth County Demonstration Garden, located at the Forsyth County Agriculture Building, 1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
- Arboretum and Gardens at Tanglewood Park, 4200 Manor House Circle, Clemmons, NC 27012
These gardens are open year-round for visitors.
If you want to learn more about one of the plants you see here, check out the NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox at plants.ces.ncsu.edu.
Week of July 23, 2024
If you are looking for basic gardening information, visit our Gardening in the Piedmont website for recordings of past webinars and other great garden resources!
Thank you to NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Forsyth County, for assistance compiling this week’s photos and information.
The pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa) is a long-blooming pollinator magnet in the garden, adding a tropical vibe wherever it is planted. It grows in zones 7-10 and is a native of South Africa.
Pineapple lily is now blooming at the Demonstration Garden.
Pineapple lily is now blooming at the Demonstration Garden.
Zinnia elegans, commonly known as Zinnia, is an annual flower that is easy to grow and heat-tolerant. Plant them in average, well-drained garden soil in full sun. Give each plant plenty of space when setting them out because their stems and leaves are susceptible to powdery mildew. Most varieties of zinnias will bloom continuously from summer to frost; and they attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and songbirds.
Zinnia is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park
Zinnia is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park
Lantana (Lantana camara) is a tender perennial in our area – some varieties may survive over the winter but others will not tolerate our cold temperatures. This plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can grow to 4 to 6 feet tall and wide. The ‘Miss Huff ‘ cultivar is one of the most cold-hardy lantana varieties.
Lantana is now blooming at the Demonstration Garden and at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park.
Lantana is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park and at the Demonstration Gardens.
Unlike other members of the mint family, mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) grows slowly by underground rhizomes. The flowers attract a variety of pollinators including bees, butterflies and wasps. This plant is a native plant and will spread in the garden if planted in a favorable location.
Mountain mint is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park.
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida) is easy to grow but does not tolerate soggy soil. It reaches 2-3 feet in height and will grow and bloom best in full sun. Once established, this plant will spread if planted in the right place and can be resistant to periods of droughts. The flowers offer a shock of yellow in the summer garden and attract pollinators; leave the seed heads to attract birds later in the season.
Black-eyed Susan is blooming now at the Demonstration Garden and the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park.
Gaillardia, or blanketflower, is a native perennial that flourishes in full sun and in soil with good drainage. The flowers attract pollinators, and with consistent deadheading, will bloom from spring to fall. It is deer and rabbit resistant, and drought tolerant once established. If flowers are allowed to go to seed, this plant can multiply in the right spot.
Blanketflower is now blooming at the Demonstration Gardens and the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park.
Blanketflower is now blooming at the Demonstration Garden and the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park.