Rose Garden Established in 1979 and Themed beds highlight many of updated as part of a major Luther’s most famous plant intro- site re-design in the early ductions, as well as sharing the 1990s, the Rose Garden is a focal point for events and diversity of our plant collections. enjoyment. $1000/year Sponsored by Chandi Hospitality Group

Cut Flowers Garden Medicinal Garden This area highlights plants This bed contains many that can be used for either plants that were used to their flowers or foliage to treat health problems. make interesting fresh ar- rangements.

Walnut Orchard Edible Garden Luther Burbank planted No display garden would be the Paradox Walnut himself complete without an edible which is the section. This themed area is focal point of this themed comprised of several large area. fruit trees and an understo- ry of perennial and annual vegetables.

Plum Orchard Children’s Garden These highly varied plums Luther’s success as a plant are part of a PhD genet- breeder can be attributed ics research project being to his child-like curiosity conducted by our Garden and sense of wonder. Curator at UC Davis. Sponsored by California Rare Fruit Growers

Wildlife Habitat Butterfly Garden This certified wildlife hab- This area contains plants itat area pays homage to that provide food or shelter Luther’s love for nature. for the adult and caterpil- lar forms of many native butterflies. Ornamental Grass South West Corner Garden As the hottest and driest Mr. Burbank did not breed part of the Gardens, this a lot of grasses, but he did area features unusual work with many grass-like drought-tolerant plants plants. native to Australia, South Africa, and South America.

Drought-Tolerant Victorian Garden Luther Burbank found Cal- Serving as the border ifornia native vegetation around Mr. Burbank’s final to have lots of potential for resting place, this portion the home landscaper. of the Gardens showcases plants that were available during the Victorian Era.

Inner Courtyard Greenhouse The charming Inner Court- Built by Luther Burbank, it yard is an inviting place is currently used as a pro- for small gatherings. It has duction greenhouse, place patches of landscaping sur- to save seeds, tour stop, rounding a brick patio area and area for small weddings & container gardens. or gatherings.

Tupper Entry As the gateway to the Gar- dens, this area fea-tures Perennial beds showcase individual a wide variety of annual & perennial plants that pro- or related species and include some vide year-round interest to of Luther’s best-loved creations. our visitors. $500/year Sponsored by Bank of Marin Peruvian Lily Poppies This bed shows a modern Luther Burbank enjoyed iteration of Mr. Burbank’s working with poppies be- work. Luther originally cause he could make sev- hybridized this plant with a eral crosses within a single California native lily. year due to their quick flowering time. Sponsored by Poppy Bank “20,000 Prune Trees” Gladiolus Burbank became “The Plant The flower spike everyone Wizard” when he delivered knows as a gladiolus exists 20,000 prune trees. We because of Mr. Burbank. don’t have space for that, Before him, the flowers had but this bed shows the kind wimpy stalks with a few, of rootstock he used. widely spaced flowers.

Blackberries Canna Lilies & Columbine Not a true lily, Burbank The front of the bed is worked with this relative of planted with Columbine, a Bananas and Ginger for 25 plant that fueled Luther’s years, resulting in 10 new ego as he successfully bred cultivars. off its spurs.

Shasta Daisy Calla Lilies One of Luther’s most fa- Luther Burbank tried his mous creations, the Shasta hardest to make the calla Daisy is a household name lily smell pleasant. The few to any home gardener. This he was able to achieve a beautiful flower took 17 favorable odor from are years to breed. now extinct. Sponsored by Luther Burbank Savings

Amarcrinum Lilies Dahlias This plant was an interspe- Mr. Burbank introduced cific hybrid between the over 20 different kinds of Amaryllis and the Crinum Dahlia, bred by crossing Lily. It was said to be im- domesticated plants with possible, but Mr. Burbank wild distant relatives. was able to generate a new Sponsored by Exchange species. Bank

California Natives Penstemon The potential for California Luther Burbank improved Natives to be introduced to the number of flowers and a global market was capi- the height of the spikes for talized on by Mr. Burbank. this common flower. White Blackberry Day Lilies One of Mr. Burbank’s most Burbank introduced four novel creations is the white varieties of day lily. We blackberry. It has just be- currently only have one of come commercially avail- the four known as Surprise, able again. but are actively seeking the other three.

Iris Burbank tried mixing rel- atives of the iris. We are The annual beds allow us to feature seeking donations of Iris to seasonal plantings that show off the show the wide variety of year-round possibilities of garden- them available. ing. Six Beds Available. $250/6-month season Three Sponsored for Summer

Summer Annual Bed Winter Annual Bed Sample - Sunflowers Sample - Brassica, includ- ing ornamental cabbage

Summer Annual Bed Winter Annual Bed Sample - Zinnias Sample - Calendula

Summer Annual Bed Winter Annual Bed Sample - Amaranth Sample - California Poppies Sponsored by Hank’s Creekside Restaurant