Colorado Shakespeare Gardens
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A Midsummer Night's Dream

In A Midsummer Night’s Dream I, Will Shakespeare, include talk of some forty-five different plants, more than any other play you have. The gardeners have chosen to plant almost all white flowers. This makes them easier to see at night, and also reflects the magical, moonlight mood that prevails in the forest where most of the play takes place.

The Midsummer Night’s Dream Garden

 

This popular and delightful comedy has more plant references than any of Shakespeare’s other works. The play contrasts the worlds of courtier, common folk, and faery. A common flower, the pansy known as love 'n idleness, is used to create confusion among lovers from all three.

 

Enjoy this slideshow of the plants in our Midsummer Night’s Dream garden: