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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 October 22, 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.


Salvia leucantha, or velvet sage, is a perennial in the Lamiaceae (mint) family.. The flower stalks have an arching habit and grow 2’-4’ tall. The purple, velvety calyces begin in the summer, with white corollas appearing in late summer to early fall, and the showy flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is native to Mexico, and so it might not survive very cold winters in our region.

Mexican bush sage

Mexican bush sage, or velvet sage, is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park.

Chrysanthemum x morifolium, or garden mums, are perennials that return to the garden year after year. This single flowered variety blooms in autumn and will remind gardeners of the annual chrysanthemums that are often sold at this time of year. These easy-to-grow perennials will spread when planted in a suitable spot and bloom best in full sun.

Chyrsanthemum

Garden mums are blooming at both the Arboretum and Demonstration Garden. This variety with simple flowers is related to the mums you see at many garden shops in the fall. Garden mums return to the garden each year, as they are perennials.

Pink garden mums

Chrysanthemums are now blooming at the Demonstration Gardens and at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park.

Asters are wonderful plants to provide flowers in your fall garden. See below for a handful of examples of asters that grow in the Piedmont region of NC.

Tatarian aster (Crinitaria tatarica) is an herbaceous perennial that grows to heights of up to 6 feet during the growing season. The tall, purple flowers will grow best in full sun and attract pollinators while they bloom late in the season. The rhizomes will spread over time in favorable garden conditions, and this plant can be divided and shared with others.

Tatarian aster

Tatarian aster is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park and at the Demonstration Garden.

Tatarian aster flowers

Tatarian aster is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park and at the Demonstration Garden.

Aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is a native perennial that gets its name from the fragrance of its foliage, which is most noticeable when the leaves are crushed. This plant grows in a mounding habitat and was selected as the NC Wildflower of the Year in 2000. This plant is resistant to deer and rabbit damage and will grow best in full sun.

Aromatic aster flowers

Aromatic aster is now blooming in the Demosntration Garden.

Catharanthus roseus, or annual vinca, is an annual in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. It will flower best in full sun but can handle some shade. When planted in the right place, this annual flower will add color to your garden all summer long. Different varieties have a range of flower colors, including red, pink, purple, and white.

Pink annual vinca flower

Annual vinca is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park and at the Demonstration Gardens.

ANnual vinca

Annual vinca is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park and at the Demonstration Gardens.

Thunbergia alata, commonly known as Black-eyed Susan vine, is an annual flowering vine that has showy, orange to yellow flowers. It grows in full sun. It may reach a height of 8 feet, but will need the support of an arbor, trellis or fence. Without support, the plant will run along the ground. Black-eyed Susan vine attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; so it is a good choice for a pollinator garden.

Black-eyed Susan vine

Black-eyed Susan vine is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park.

Black-eyed Susan vine

Black-eyed Susan vine is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park.

Japanese anemone (Anemone x hybrida) is a perennial plant that blooms in late summer and fall. The interesting foliage of this plant helps it stand out, with flowers on tall stalks that appear later in the season. This plant will bloom in shade, making it a nice addition to the shade garden.

Japanese anemone flower

Japanese anemone is blooming now 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.

Pink lantana flowers

Lantana is now blooming at the Demonstration Garden and at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park.

Yellow and orange lantana flowers

Lantana is now blooming at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park and at the Demonstration Gardens.