Out and About in the Arboretum

Recent weather conditions have been favorable for these beautiful Hibiscus flowers with a tropical feel.

The distinctive frilly, richly-hued blooms of Lagerstroemia indica, or Dwarf Crepe Myrtle, are a favorite among gardners and insects alike.

Coneflowers Echinacea sp. are just beginning their season of blooming. These plants are native to North America and are abundant throughout our campus.

The many varieties of hydrangeas located around our campus are happily blooming, and their blooms appear in different colors and shades, related to the makeup of the soil.

In the garden at the Medford Leas main entrance there is a pair of spectacular Yucca filamentosa plants. Known by their common name, Adam’s Needle, the tall narrow blooms can reach heights of 8 feet.

Between the abundant variety of blooming flowers and busy wildlife, there is so much to see these days in the Medford Leas Meadow…