May has Sprung

Submitted May 3, 2019 at 12:00 PM


May is here and it's brought an exuberance of color!

Crown Imperial
Crown Imperial     Fritillaria imperialis

This majesty can be seen near the Water Pavilion. These flowers put off a skunky smell you probably won't be able to miss.


Autumn Amber Sumac
Autumn Amber Sumac     Rhus trilobata 'Autumn Amber'

This is a great choice for year round beauty and ground coverage.


Louisa Crabapple
Louisa Crabapple     Malus 'Louisa'

A fabulous weeping crabapple cultivar. On display in the Fragrance Garden.


Floral Walk
Golden Currant     Ribes aureum

A fun Utah native that produces delicious edible fruit that ripen mid to late summer.


Viking Village
Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) Butterfly on Burkwood Viburnum     Viburnum x burkwoodii

Even the pollinators are out!


Viking Village
Viking Village in the Childrens Garden

If you have kids, come check out our new Viking Village Display in the Childrens Garden.


If you haven't already heard, our popular Spring Plant Sale is right around the corner. We have a lot of great plants this year! Be sure to stop by next weekend!

Click HERE for more Plant Sale details.


Photos by, MaryJo Dalton and Jason Baker








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