… This grass is called a little bluestem because there are flashes of blue on the stems. Little bluestem is one of the grasses that once covered the prairies of the midwest, making it an important food source for many species. Jazz little bluestem is a striking plant with blue and purple coloring and flashes of maroon. In late summer silver …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… × Citrofortunella mitis is commonly known as calamondin orange, and as the " × " in front of the genus name denotes, it is a hybrid between species in two different genera, an oddity in the plant world. Citrus … or lime juice. This hybrid of Philippine origin can survive a few degrees of frost, which is why it is featured in the Semitropical Greenhouse. All types of citrus grow best in full sun …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Siberian fir is an evergreen tree native to the tundra and boreal forests of Siberia and northern China. The Russian name is Пихта сибирская. The tree grows into a nice pyramidal form, become more narrow as it grows to … one-inch needles are fragrant and green above, with two white stomatal bands beneath. The tree is used as lumber for framing and wood pulp, but is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. The 3-4 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This rare southern visitor is the largest warbler species in the area and is often heard before being seen. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This migrant species is very common throughout the Garden, but is often seen with yellow-rumps in open areas. …
Type: Birding
… SOMBRERO® Lemon Yellow Improved Coneflower SOMBRERO® series is a compact series with a collection of hot colors like yellow, orange, red, and pink. This series is more floriferous than traditional echinacea. It is great addition to the garden beds or large containers for a bright summer display. It has …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grows 30 -36 inches tall and blooms from June to August with pale lavender flowers. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is hardy in zones 4 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Siberian Bugloss ‘Jack Frost’ is a clump-forming perennial that grows to a maximum height of 18 inches. It requires partial … and moderate moisture conditions. From April to May it produces showy blue flowers. The plant is a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to reach a height of 2 feet. From May through August it produces showy pink blooms. It is a specimen in a border or ground cover and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It has glossy purple-red blooms that attract butterflies from May through October. It is a specimen ground cover that is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
