Garden Highlights

Don't miss our Garden Highlights, updated every Thursday featuring plants for their outstanding ornamental characteristics. Discover everything from flowers to fruit, buds, bark and more. You can search for specific plants using the Plant Finder

Featured: Oct. 16-22

Ornamental Grass Collection

The Arboretum’s Ornamental Grass Collection is a year-round wonder. With over 70 species of grasses and 200 unique cultivars, you are certain to see blooms, seeds or spectacular color any time you visit. Walk around the collection for an opportunity to compare the differences in cultivars throughout the seasons.

In the fall, the diversity of grasses provides a spectacular display of autumn hues, with vibrant yellows, oranges and reds taking center stage. See varying shades of green, red and blue together in a single plant with the University of Minnesota’s little bluestem introduction, Schizachyrium scoparium 'Minnblue A' Blue Heaven™. For a unique autumn display, check out Calamagrostis brachytricha or fall blooming reed grass.

Looking for a particular grass? Use our Plant Finder to see if we have it in our Ornamental Grass Collection or elsewhere on the grounds. Find the Ornamental Grass Collection along Three-Mile Drive/Walk after passing the maze.

Garden Highlights

Featured: Oct. 16-22

Maximilian Sunflower

Purple Beautyberry

Sugar Maple

Garden Mum

Dahlia

Ginkgo

Smooth Sumac

Northern Pin Oak

Tatarian Aster

American Arborvitae

Winterberry

Crabapple

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