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
Sunken Garden
This cultivated garden filled with seasonal flowers and native trees and shrubs sits nestled in the corner underneath the Botanical Garden’s Japanese Overlook Hallway. This secret oasis is perfect for... more
Eleanor Squire Library
Open limited hours. Sit back and relax in our cozy library! Learn more about the plants you saw during your visit or find garden inspiration in our collection of books... more
Gateway Garden
The garden’s pronounced seasonal nature offers brilliant bulbs in spring, eye-popping annuals in summer, and showy fall foliage, berries, and bark textures. There’s even a waterfall and small pond. The... more
Western Reserve Herb Garden
The area is laid out as a formal knot garden, just like you’d see in England, and is home to over 3,500 herbs and plants, spread through several themed sections: The... more
Between Water and Stone
Help us celebrate 50 years of beauty and tranquility! May 24 – September 1 Programs | History | Support Our beloved Japanese Garden is turning 50! Discover the timeless harmony... more
Inspiration Gardens
Meander through this dedicated section of gardens and find new ways to incorporate more lush beauty into your own landscaping. more
Topiary Garden
In every season, living evergreen and deciduous plant sculptures transport you to another world where anything goes—as long as it’s unexpected. This garden was designed in 2002 by architect and... more
Geis Terrace
Host all your get-togethers and garden parties on the welcoming Geis Terrace. It’s the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch with family or happy hour with friends. Seasonal plantings... 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
