Bellefontaine in Bloom
Horticulture Supervisor, Kyle Cheesborough When thinking of gardening, most people will conjure thoughts of bright flowers, colorful annuals, fresh vegetables, etc. Often overlooked are the grasses – perennial and annual – that add so much to the landscape in terms of color, form, and texture. Native grasses, like prairie dropseed…...
On Sale Now – Fifth Annual Historic Beer Barons Tour!
Enjoy Beer and Food samples in the cemetery's picturesque Wildwood Valley Gardens then explore the history of beer in St. Louis on a tour with our master guides. Find more details below. *You must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event.* Thank you to…...
Bellefontaine in Bloom
Horticulture Supervisor, Kyle Cheesborough [caption id="attachment_3559" align="alignright" width="285"] Passiflora incarnata and bumble bee[/caption] The passionflower is a fascinating genus containing a number of vining species, each displaying a spectacular flower with an interesting history. In the 15th century, Spanish missionaries traveling to the Americas encountered different species of Passiflora, and…...
Bellefontaine in Bloom
Horticulture Supervisor, Kyle Cheesborough [caption id="attachment_3532" align="alignright" width="300"] Franklinia alatamaha[/caption] One of the more curious plants at Bellefontaine is the Franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha). With a storied history, the Franklin tree has confounded the botanical world since its discovery in the late 18th century. John and William Bartram, father-and-son botanists,…...