Flora heaven

Lavender asters (above) burst through ground-hugging meadow species at the Robert W. Wilson Overlook, a long neglected slope about half a hectare in size that is part of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The ascending garden now showcases a landscape of native grasses, such as purple grass, and perennials, like Pink Muhly grass. PHOTOS: NYTIMES
GREEN WALLS: The Elizabeth Scholtz Woodland Garden at the reopened Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York boasts an open-air “walled garden” and features plants – such as ferns and sedges – that flourish in shady, relatively dry conditions. PHOTOS: NYTIMES
Lavender asters burst through ground-hugging meadow species at the Robert W. Wilson Overlook, a long neglected slope about half a hectare in size that is part of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The ascending garden now showcases a landscape of native grasses, such as purple grass, and perennials, like Pink Muhly grass (above). PHOTOS: NYTIMES
A view of the lush Cherry Esplanade (above) from the top of the Robert W. Wilson Overlook. PHOTOS: NYTIMES
Updated
Nov 02, 2020, 01:04 PM
Published
Oct 31, 2020, 05:00 AM

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