The Living Landscape
The Southwest Corridor is more than just a path through the city; it is a breathing, evolving ecosystem that stitches our neighborhoods together. The Living Landscape invites you to explore the diverse collection of trees, shrubs, and perennials that call this park home. From the deep reach of our heritage oaks to the resilient winter berries, discover the botanical backbone that keeps our urban greenway vibrant and essential in every season.
Showing 25 plants across 3 seasons
Early Spring Arrivals
The first signs of renewal after winter dormancy.
Blue Star
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Crocus
Crocus vernus
Rhododendron
Rhododendron spp.
Tulip
Tulipa spp.
Tulips & Flowering Trees
Tulipa spp. with ornamental trees
Azalea
Rhododendron spp.
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Grape Hyacinth
Muscari armeniacum
Late Spring & Early Summer Stars
Peak bloom season with abundant color and variety.
Horse Chestnut
Aesculus hippocastanum
Bigleaf Magnolia
Magnolia macrophylla
Kousa Dogwood
Cornus kousa
Spider Flower
Cleome hassleriana
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Hibiscus
Hibiscus spp.
Iris
Iris spp.
Hydrangea, Clematis, Daylily & Foxglove
Mixed garden flowers
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Lilies, Allium & Hydrangea
Mixed garden flowers
Rose
Rosa spp.
Peony, Salvia & Bellflower
Mixed perennial garden
Rose
Rose
The Heat of Summer
Resilient bloomers that thrive in warm weather.
Mexican Sunflower
Tithonia rotundifolia
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Sedum spectabile
Dahlia
Dahlia spp.