Perennial Garden
Get a new perspective on perennials.
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Our ever-changing path indulges your senses with a collage of hues and textures. One day you might spy a group of towering foxtail lilies, and a month later come across a hot pink crape myrtle—so visit often to see it all.
Beyond seasonal beauty, the Perennial Border can also help you re-imagine your own gardens. The border design plays with both classic and unusual perennials that express color harmony, foliage texture, and visual rhythm.
Though this garden has impermanent offerings, there’s a unifying theme to each display. And one thing’s for certain: you’ll always leave feeling inspired.
Things to Discover
Bluestar Amsonia (Amsonia hubrichtii) | No single leaf of this prairie plant is remarkable, but when taken en toto, they make magic. See that tinge of gold among those spindly leaves? As the days march down into autumn, they’ll will progressively mellow and golden setting the entire plant aglow.
Turtlehead Chelone obliqua ‘Tiny Tortuga’ | Turtleheads are native Ohioans that favor damp, shady nooks. ‘Tiny Tortuga’ is not a selection (found in the wild) instead a cultivar (made in the garden) and so is not truly wild. Resultantly, it is a little shorter and a little pinker than its woodland kin.
Leopard Plant Leaves (Ligularia ‘The Rocket’) | This leopard plant gave a beautiful flower show last month, but today you are freed to appreciate its fascinating leaves. Walk the Gardens and Biomes today and find your favorite leaves!
Hydrangeas and Hostas | We showcase dozens hydrangea and hosta cultivars. Familiar hydrangeas have company nowadays, illustrated by our black stem hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophyllum ‘Nigra’ ). Hostas normally grown for foliage also send forth flowers. Summer in the shade with hydrangeas |
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We showcase dozens hydrangea and hosta cultivars. Familiar hydrangeas have company nowadays, illustrated by our black stem hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophyllum ‘Nigra’ ). Hostas normally grown for foliage also send forth flowers. Summer in the shade with hydrangeas and hostas—sumptuous! Here’s more to explore at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Japanese Garden
Combine a love of nature and a sense of culture with this gem. Walk among a classic composition of rocks, clipped evergreen azaleas, and weathered beach stones and savor the... more
Madagascar Glasshouse
We’re home to a world-class collection of exotic plants and animals, including iconic “upside-down” trees. Madagascar’s plants are among the most unique on Earth, and we’re proud to display a... more
Restorative Garden
This garden abounds with flowers, trees, and shrubs that will offer a soothing respite from the everyday. Large trees like chestnut oak and magnolia provide a soothing sense of enclosure.... more
Costa Rica Glasshouse
Our towering trees, ever-blooming shrubs, and rich vegetation offer a lovely, tropical retreat. In this area, bromeliads, delicate orchids, and lush vines cling to every surface. Our avocado, coffee, papaya,... more
The Nature of Healing
Experience the transformative power of art and nature! Saturday, April 5 – Sunday, May 18 The Nature of Healing is a group art exhibition featuring around 30 local artists. Co-curated... more
Woodland Garden
You’ll be joined by butterflies, songbirds, and wild flowers as you explore our most informal and expansive retreat. This forest offers year-round enchantment, but feels especially magical when you visit... more
Hershey Children’s Garden
Children can become immersed in hands-on activities like: The Hershey Children’s Garden was one of the first of its kind in the country when it opened in 1999, and it... more
Artwork on Display
Our galleries are home to seasonally-rotating local artists and their nature-inspired works. more
The Ron and Lydia Harrington Perennial Playspace
The Cleveland Botanical Garden has welcomed a new permanent exhibit, The Ron and Lydia Harrington Perennial Playspace, overlooking the towering plants and trees in the Glasshouses. The Botanical Garden team... more
