Beautiful Blooms

Throughout my weeks at the Gardens, I have been compiling a list of some of my favorite plants.  My goal was originally to present a top ten list of my favorites, but there are far too many to narrow it down to such a small number.  So, I have chosen to create a Top 20 list of my favorite CBG plants.  I have included a variety of plants from annuals and perennials to shrubs and trees.  Not all of the photos are the best quality, but you get the idea.  Enjoy!

Top 20 Favorite Plant Countdown:

20.  Hyacinth Bean, Terrace

19.  Dawn Redwood, Japanese Garden

18.  Lobelia, C.K. Patrick Perennial Walk

17.  Lantana, Butterfly Garden

16.  Concord Grapes, Potager Garden

15.  Apple-Scented Geranium, Restorative Garden

14.  Kenilworth Ivy, Courtyard Garden

13.  Aeonium, Madagascar Biome

12.  St. John's Wart, C.K. Patrick Perennial Walk

11.  Shrimp Plant, Gateway

10.  Ever-bearing Strawberry, Kitchen Garden

9.  Wee Willie Boxwood, Courtyard Garden

8.  Dwarf Hinoki Falsecypress, Small Conifer Garden

7.  Fishnet Stocking Coleus, Gateway

6.  Blue Hydrangea, Shade Garden

5.  Candy Lily, Sunken Garden

4.  Hibiscus, Terrace

3.  Christmas Basil, Restorative Garden

2.  Plumeria, Costa Rica Biome

1.  Gardenia, Restorative Garden

 

 

A Few Honorable Mentions:

 

3. Guacamole Hosta & Tortilla Chip Hosta, Restorative Garden

  

 

They've got awesome names!





2.  Ornamental Millet 'Jade Princess', Sun Patio

These smell like maple syrup!

 

 

1.  Buckeye, Woodland Garden

 

 

After all, it is the Ohio State tree and the mascot for Ohio State so it felt it only necessary.  It was already two years ago that we played Ohio State at home on Halloween in football.  Tailgating was a great time, unfortunately the Gophers embarrassed me and let the Buckeyes feel a sweet victory of

52-10.

 

I hope you have enjoyed my compilation of favorites!  It was tough to narrow it down, and I am sure there are many more that could also make this list, too.