American Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) shines in all its spring glory. This native tree is a showy plant in spring, transitions to a graceful green presence…
Heliotrope Augusta® Lavender was planted in 2021 at the UT Gardens in Jackson, TN as a trial. Previous cultivars could not survive our heat and…
Leucojum is often listed under the common name summer snowflake. Leucojum produces white bell-like flowers in the spring and adds to a garden of daffodils…
Helichrysum italicum ‘Silver Stitch,’ is a remarkable plant that captivates with its unique appearance, versatile nature, and fragrance. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this half-hardy…
Named for its distinctive tulip-shaped blooms, our state tree is the tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera). It’s a beautiful tree and can be found in every…
Submitted by James Newburn, managing director, UT Gardens, Knoxville The Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar is a spectacular conifer unbothered by Tennessee heat and humidity.The tree…