Check out what’s in bloom on Gov­er­nors Island, updat­ed sea­son­al­ly. Don’t for­get: you can locate any tree on Gov­er­nors Island with our inter­ac­tive tree map!

Reminder: Please allow our land­scapes space to thrive and do not pick flow­ers or plants dur­ing your vis­it to Gov­er­nors Island. 

Summer

Narrowleaf mountainmint

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

This perennial herbaceous plant has wiry, green, branching stems, narrow leaves, and dense, white flowers that bloom June through September. Its leaves have a very faint mint fragrance, thrives in many different habitats, and is wildly popular with native bees and butterflies—making it a no-brainer on Governors Island.

Where to find them: On the pathway up Outlook Hill

Garden phlox

Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’

Named after the Ancient Greek word for flame as a reference to their bold colors, phlox flowers bloom in a wide range of hues. This particular cultivar, named for its discoverer Jeana Prewitt, boast bright lavender-pink flowers that reach peak bloom in mid-July. They are particularly ecologically beneficial, attracting and supporting a wide range of pollinators, and are known for being resistant to mildew.

Where to find it: Liggett Terrace

Anise hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

This drought-tolerant perennial is a member of the mint family. Flowers grow vertically, blooming from June to September and peaking in late summer. One plant can produce more than 90,000 individual flowers, providing vital resources and habitat for pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Where to find it: Liggett Terrace

Pho­tos by Sar­ma Ozols and Tim­o­thy Schenck