Let Freedom Ring
Petunia spp., Petunia
Explore and experience this patriotic garden honoring veterans and those in voluntary service to our country. This garden features dazzling red, white, and blue flowers representing the colors of Old Glory and evoking a salute from many of the visitors. The dazzling flowers flourish throughout the growing season reminding visitors of the resilience of our nation.
Pause to admire the red, white and blue colors of Old Glory and pay tribute to our veterans. Consider taking away some ideas for creating your own patriotic garden.
Growing Conditions
The garden is located on a rocky, but gentle slope with a tall stand of trees serving as a backdrop. These trees keep the garden in partial shade. Fallen leaves from the trees serve as mulch and enrich the soil.
Description
The goal of the garden is to plant as many varieties of perennials and annuals with red, white, and blue flowers as possible. From year to year, plants are selected based on availability, suitability for the environment, and the vibrancy of their red, white, and blue flowers.
Rocks of various size and shapes dot the landscape symbolizing the strength of our nation. In addition, decorative symbols such as boats and flags accent the landscape as a tribute to all those who have served our country.
Background
The Old Glory Garden was created in 2011 to honor our veterans. The brilliant red, white, and blue flowers and patriotic symbols in the garden evoke strong feelings of patriotism from its visitors. Visitors frequently sit on the Carolyn DiPaulo Memorial Bench to admire the Old Glory Garden and meditate for a while reflecting on what our country means to them and honoring all those who have helped to preserve our freedom.
Featured Plants*
Herbaceous Plants (Annuals)
- Ageratum houstonianum, Floss flower
- Argyranthemum frutescens, Marguerite daisy
- Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum, Wax begonias
- Calibrachoa, 'Pomegranate Punch', Superbells® Pomegranate Punch
- Centaurea cyanus, Bachelor's button
- Celosia cristata, Cockscomb
- Geranium spp., Geraniums
- Impatiens balsamina, Impatiens
- Impatiens hawkeri, New Guinea impatiens
- Lobularia maitima, Sweet alyssum
- Petunia spp., Petunia
- Salvia splendens, Scarlet sage
- Solenostemon scutellarioides, Common coleus
- Torenia fournieri, Wishbone flower
- Tropaeolum sp., Nasturtium
Herbaceous Plants (Perennials)
- Aquilegia x hybrida 'Origami Red and White', Red and white columbine
- Astilbe 'Red Sentinel', Red astilbe
- Astilbe 'White Gloria', White astilbe
- Echinacea Purpurea 'Pow Wow', Coneflower
- Lobelia siphilitica, Blue cardinal flower
- Phlox subulata, Creeping phlox
- Salvia Greggii 'Radio Red', Autumn sage salvia
* This is not a comprehensive plant list. The garden is dynamic in nature and plants may vary from year to year. This list is supplemented with additional plants with red, white, and blue flowers that are well suited to this environment.
