Juniper Level Botanic Gardens: Front Shade Garden

Woodland scene with tree arching in the foreground. — Spring
A nature arch from an oak tree frames the view. Garden age: unknown Cathy DeWitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo

*Arisaema ringens* Cobra Lily Japanese Cobra Lily

*Brunnera macrophylla* Brunnera False Forget-Me-Not Large-Leaf Brunnera

*Dryopteris x australis* Dixie Wood Fern

*Quercus nigra* Black Oak North American Barren Oak North American Black Oak

Description

Name: Juniper Level Botanic Garden: Front Shade Garden

Open to the public? Yes, by appointment and during Open Days.

County: Wake

Address (if public): 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603

Website: www.juniperlevelbotanicgarden.org

USDA Hardiness Zone: 8a (2023)

Extension Demonstration Garden? No

Approximate year the garden/landscape was established: 1986

What to look for: The Front Shade Garden is the oldest part of the Garden, where Tony Avent first started planting his rare and unusual perennials for display and trial. This lovely garden possesses four seasons of interest, but late winter/early spring is its real-time to shine. The garden also includes a grotto and a man-made waterfall that provided the background soundtrack of water to mask the noise of the nearby road. The meandering paths feature Hostas, Hellebores, Trilliums, Trout Lilies, Ferns, Camellias, Azaleas, Rohdea (Sacred lilies), Aspidistras, Asarum, Cyclamen, Mayapples, Phlox, Orchids, and so many more plants.

Horticulture: JLBG is maintained by a team of professionals and volunteers. The garden is irrigated.