Juniper Level Botanic Garden: Parking Lot Berms
![Berms planted with Agave, Cacti, Salvia, Baptisia, and Phlox](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/1_SkZyxj2w3QkC.jpg)
Spring
Agave, Cacti, Salvia, Baptisia, and Phlox Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
- Description
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Name: Juniper Level Botanic Garden: Parking Lot Berms
Open to the public? Yes, by appointment and during Open Days.
County: Wake
Address (if public): 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
Link to the public garden map
Website: www.juniperlevelbotanicgarden.org
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8a (2023)
Extension Demonstration Garden? No
Approximate year the garden/landscape was established: 1996
What to look for: The Parking Lot Berm was constructed in 1996 with repurposed soil and salvaged concrete (“urbanite”) to display perennials and sun-loving plants and to screen the parking lot from the rest of the garden. The plants used in this area thrive in the full sun and heat adjacent to the parking lot. The raised soil berms provide excellent drainage.
The planting includes succulents, like Opuntia, Yucca, and Agave, along with flowering herbaceous perennials (Phlox, Baptisia, Penstemon, etc.) and low-growing shrubs. Together, these plants provide year-round architectural interest along with seasonal color.
Horticulture: JLBG is maintained by a team of professionals and volunteers.
![Berms planted with Agave, Cacti, Salvia, Baptisia, and Phlox](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/1_SkZyxj2w3QkC.jpg)
Spring
Agave, Cacti, Salvia, Baptisia, and Phlox Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Agave and cacti](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/2_tUgIwwAsV8bd.jpg)
Spring
Cacti and Agave have year-round architectural interest. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Salvaged concrete sidewalks used for bordering the beds.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/3_AhGbItVuzbVx.jpg)
Spring
Salvaged concrete sidewalks create beds for Agave, Prickly pears, and Palms Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Parking Lot Berms in Spring](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Parking-Lot-Berm-Opu_Omb20ERUDanP.jpeg)
Spring
Opuntia, Yucca, Dianthus, and Phlomis fruticosa Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Parking Lot Berms in Spring](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Parkinglotberm1-spri_Ow9LfQnPmgZl.jpeg)
Spring
Alstroemeria, Salvia Yucca, Cacti, Heather, and Sedum Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Spike of pale pink Penstemon (Beardtongue)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Penstemon-Beardtongu_kN5BmlpI4hDx.jpeg)
Summer
Penstemon (Beardtongue) Garden age: unknown Cathy DeWitt CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword' in May](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Yucca-flaccida-Golde_7Qkcbr5XFAUF.jpeg)
Summer
Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword' Garden age: unknown Cathy DeWitt CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Berms planted with Agave, Cacti, Salvia, Baptisia, and Phlox](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/1_SkZyxj2w3QkC.jpg)
Spring
Agave, Cacti, Salvia, Baptisia, and Phlox Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Agave and cacti](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/2_tUgIwwAsV8bd.jpg)
Spring
Cacti and Agave have year-round architectural interest. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Salvaged concrete sidewalks used for bordering the beds.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/3_AhGbItVuzbVx.jpg)
Spring
Salvaged concrete sidewalks create beds for Agave, Prickly pears, and Palms Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Parking Lot Berms in Spring](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Parking-Lot-Berm-Opu_Omb20ERUDanP.jpeg)
Spring
Opuntia, Yucca, Dianthus, and Phlomis fruticosa Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Parking Lot Berms in Spring](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Parkinglotberm1-spri_Ow9LfQnPmgZl.jpeg)
Spring
Alstroemeria, Salvia Yucca, Cacti, Heather, and Sedum Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Spike of pale pink Penstemon (Beardtongue)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Penstemon-Beardtongu_kN5BmlpI4hDx.jpeg)
Summer
Penstemon (Beardtongue) Garden age: unknown Cathy DeWitt CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword' in May](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Yucca-flaccida-Golde_7Qkcbr5XFAUF.jpeg)
Summer
Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword' Garden age: unknown Cathy DeWitt CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo