Mission Hills -- The Rainbow Garden
- General
- This garden was designed and planted between 1996 and 1998. All of the planting areas are narrow in width, providing easy access for maintenance. The materials are hardy for Zone 5 and many are native to western Missouri and eastern Kansas. The color scheme ranges from orange, coral, yellow and blue on the south to coral, pink, magenta, lavender and blue on the west and then on to pink, purple, and lavender with small splashes of orange and pale yellow on the north. The garden plan focuses on providing continual interest throughout spring, summer, and fall. A dry stream along the west property line is a natural conduit during spring and fall rains and provides a setting for perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and small trees. Annuals and herbs are found throughout the garden and in pots near the kitchen door. On the south side, an English garden illusion is created by the subtle colors of mid- to late spring, while the north gate is highlighted by a fragrant fringe tree. The back garden is at its colorful peak in June and July, while fall is particularly beautiful with large clumps of blue asters attracting hundreds of Monarch butterflies. Oaks, Japanese maples, curly willow, and sour gum display color until mid-November, while winter interest is presented by the conifers and semi-evergreen perennials. Berries and feeders attract birds to the winter garden until the yearly cycle of growth begins anew.
- Persons associated with the garden include: Craig Chelberg (former owner, 1991-1996); and Elizabeth K. Goodwin (landscape designer, 1996).
- Former owner
- Chelberg, Craig
- Landscape designer
- Goodwin, Elizabeth K.
- Provenance
- The Westport Garden Club
- Collection Creator
- Garden Club of America
- Place
- The Rainbow Garden (Mission Hills, Kansas)
- United States of America -- Kansas -- Johnson County -- Mission Hills
- Topic
- Gardens -- Kansas -- Mission Hills
- Former owner
- Chelberg, Craig
- Landscape designer
- Goodwin, Elizabeth K.
- Provenance
- The Westport Garden Club
- See more items in
- The Garden Club of America collection
- The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Gardens / Kansas
- Sponsor
- A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.
- Custodial History
- The Westport Garden Club facilitated the submission of this garden's documentation.
- Archival Repository
- Archives of American Gardens
- Identifier
- AAG.GCA, File KS019
- Type
- Archival materials
- Collection Citation
- Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
- Collection Rights
- Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
- Scope and Contents
- The folder includes a worksheet, a detailed description of the garden, garden plans, and a plant list.
- Collection Restrictions
- Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
