David K. Stabler Collection
A new collection of materials has been added to Bok Tower Gardens’ Digital Collections website! David K. Stabler Collection David K. Stabler (1901-1987) graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a […]
Horticulture
Purple Blooms for A Plant On Fire
Purple Firespike (Odontonema callistachyum) Purple firespike (Odontonema callistachyum) is a vigorous, multi-stemmed shrub from Mexico and Central America that produces large, purple flower spikes (i.e., inflorescences) from October to July.
A Polka Dotted Pollinator Powerhouse
Dotted Horsemint Mondarda punctata The Kitchen Garden is filled with plenty of plant treasures. While this is a late summer bloomer, we are starting to see some new blooms on
Crazy for Caladiums
Despite the pandemic, the Gardens continue to grow and thrive. For the last two years, we have featured a Caladium Walk highlighting these colorful plants. The caladiums planted in these
Let’s Get Peachy!
Prunus persica var. persica ‘Tropicsweet’ Peach When looking into the background of edible plants that have been cultivated for many decades we can see a very common theme emerge. They
A Bird’s Eye View of a Controlled Burn
Being good stewards means returning fire to the land. Soaring above the Gardens, you see a patchwork of lands: the geometric lines of the orange groves, a shimmering blue lake,
In Praise of Wildflowers: A historical look at the 1932 Festival for Wild Flowers
Our Gardens and preserve lands are colored by the beautiful rotation of native wildflowers. In 1932, the Gardens’ leadership was recognizing the importance of protecting wildflowers. The Festival for the
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Not a Bloom But Still Has Some BOOM!
Quercus texana ‘Corley’s Firecracker’ Corley’s firecracker Texas red oak This beautiful tree has recently been planted in the east section of the Pollinator Garden. This unusual tree flushes red new
Take a Garden Tango with Brazilian Petunia
Ruellia elegant The Brazilian Petunia This happy plant is blooming now and thriving in the Terrace Garden located near the Visitor Center. The pretty red blooms attract hummingbirds which are
Walk Like… A Walking Iris
Neomarica gracilis Walking Iris Beloved by visitors, the walking iris are blooming now throughout the Gardens. You can enjoy these plants along the paved path to the Tower, the south