CK Patrick 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
Our Gardens
Located in the heart of University Circle, the Cleveland Botanical Garden is an urban oasis – an escape from the bustling city. Manicured gardens and curated glasshouses offer inspiration for... more
Orchid Rodeo
This year’s annual orchid show puts a bold western twist on nature’s most dazzling blooms, blending cowboy spirit with the delicate beauty of orchids from around the world. more
Woodland Garden
You’ll be joined by butterflies, songbirds, and wildflowers as you explore our most informal and expansive retreat. This forest offers year-round enchantment, but feels especially magical when you visit in... more
Artwork on Display
Current artwork on display in conjunction with Orchid Rodeo: Gunter Schwegler (Orientation Theatre) “I start with only the primary colors and black and mix them as I go along. I... more
Eleanor Squire Library
Open limited hours, call ahead to confirm*. *Our library is primarily volunteer-staffed and therefore subject to volunteer availability. Sit back and relax in our cozy library! Learn more about the... 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
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
Elizabeth and Nona Evans 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
