All NewsSnapshotsBlooms Add Burst of Color to Wesleyan’s Landscape Olivia DrakeAugust 24, 20166minSee what's blooming on Wesleyan's campus. Peach hibiscus grow in planters near Usdan University Center. Purple liatris mimic the pillars of Olin Library. A Rose of Sharon, a deciduous flowering shrub, blooms near Judd Hall. A newly-planted flower bed adds a burst of color to the exterior of Boger Hall. A swallowtail butterfly sips nectar from a purple cone flower near Allbritton Hall. Black-eyed Susans overlook Allbritton Hall and Exley Science Center from their garden near Judd Hall. A butterfly bush blooms near the Center for the Americas. The Butterfield Colleges Residence Hall received a new garden this summer. Plantings include native grasses, shrubs and yellow and purple cone flowers. A striking canna lily shows off its red petals near Clark Hall. Wild sunflowers bloom in the West College Courtyard near Van Vleck Observatory. A red lily blossoms behind the ’92 Theater. Bees enjoy beebalm plantings in the Wild Wes Courtyard. Pansies continue to bloom near the corner of Andrus Field. Petunias welcome summer sports camp participants to Usdan University Center. A perfect pear grows in the West College Courtyard. Vibrant, fuchsia-colored petunias bloom near Fayerweather. Purple coneflowers overlook Alpha Delta Phi. (Photos by Olivia Drake) campussummersustainability Related Articles All NewsArts & Humanities January 21, 2025 Andrew Chatfield CFA Spring Preview: Exploring How Art Creates Knowledge All NewsIn the Media January 21, 2025 Mike Mavredakis Wesleyan in the News: January 2025 All NewsCampus News & Events December 11, 2024 James Sims Exciting Changes Coming to Wesleyan’s Website in 2025