Juniper Level Botanic Gardens: Muscadine Bed
![Muscadine bed in spring](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Muscadine-beds-May-2_7yl9cHwWqsj8.jpeg)
Spring
Muscadine bed in spring Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
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Name: Juniper Level Botanic Garden: Muscadine Bed
Open to the public? Yes, by appointment & 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: 1986
What to look for: The Muscadine Bed showcases different Muscadine varieties developed for production in North Carolina. The vines are vigorous and require sturdy trellises that can hold the weight of the vines. The vines are underplanted with plants that share the vine’s need for excellent drainage. The raised bed enhances the drainage.
Horticulture: JLBG is maintained by a team of professionals and volunteers.
![Muscadine bed in spring](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Muscadine-beds-May-2_7yl9cHwWqsj8.jpeg)
Spring
Muscadine bed in spring Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Leafless grape vines underplanted with colorful perennials.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/MuscadineBed1_season_J3Z8SXIOE6jN.jpeg)
Spring
Even before the vines leaf out, yucca and dianthus are providing interest. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Shoots with pale yellow tips.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/1_9JFrmSdOj8eF.jpg)
Spring
This hypericum has pale new growth. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![A blue-green yucca.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/3_GBPpqoAB0iXN.jpg)
Spring
A Yucca species provides color and architectural interest. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0![Yucca with yellow striped leaves; red emerging shoots of peony.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/MuscadineBed1_season_kYQwwfvyMwf4.jpeg)
Spring
New shoots on herbaceous peonies & a variegated Yucca. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Bright yellow heuchera.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Juniper-Level-Botani_XD8GTHgrItCq.jpeg)
Spring
Bright yellow heuchera leaves bring in the spring. Garden age: Unknown Cathy Dewit CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Muscadine bed in the fall](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Muscadine-JLBG-Fall-_ssP4cwzg1RJr.jpeg)
Fall
Muscadine bed in the fall Garden age: unknown Cathy DeWitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Winter
Dormant vines. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Muscadine bed in spring](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Muscadine-beds-May-2_7yl9cHwWqsj8.jpeg)
Spring
Muscadine bed in spring Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Leafless grape vines underplanted with colorful perennials.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/MuscadineBed1_season_J3Z8SXIOE6jN.jpeg)
Spring
Even before the vines leaf out, yucca and dianthus are providing interest. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Shoots with pale yellow tips.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/1_9JFrmSdOj8eF.jpg)
Spring
This hypericum has pale new growth. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![A blue-green yucca.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/3_GBPpqoAB0iXN.jpg)
Spring
A Yucca species provides color and architectural interest. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0![Yucca with yellow striped leaves; red emerging shoots of peony.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/MuscadineBed1_season_kYQwwfvyMwf4.jpeg)
Spring
New shoots on herbaceous peonies & a variegated Yucca. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Bright yellow heuchera.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Juniper-Level-Botani_XD8GTHgrItCq.jpeg)
Spring
Bright yellow heuchera leaves bring in the spring. Garden age: Unknown Cathy Dewit CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
![Muscadine bed in the fall](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/garden_imgs/Muscadine-JLBG-Fall-_ssP4cwzg1RJr.jpeg)
Fall
Muscadine bed in the fall Garden age: unknown Cathy DeWitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Winter
Dormant vines. Garden age: unknown Cathy Dewitt CC BY-NC-ND 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo