Seed Collection and Conservation Monarda The 2' tall flower spike

The 2' tall flower spike

(aka: Aster oblongifolius) We originally acquired this selection of the North American native Symphyotrichum oblongifolium from Montrose Gardens

Hibiscus 'Robert Fleming' is a very low maintenance perennial

a sport of Hosta 'Sun Power' makes a stunning 4' wide mound of pointed golden foliage

Seed Collection and Conservation Monarda The 2' tall flower spikeA seed is one of the most incredible aspects of a plant. It contains the genetic potential of the parent plants, and the outcome is something completely different than anything that came before (well, in most cases!). Join Garden Curator Amanda Wilkins on a virtual walk through JLBG observing and collecting seeds, and learn how to analyze, clean and store various types of seed. JLBG collects seed from more than 7,000 taxa every year, so there is