… shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Totem Pole switch grass is an upright grass of about six feet in height and about two to three feet in width. Foliage is a bluish-green which develops golden seeds heads in the fall. Like most switch grasses, Totem Pole is extremely versatile and can cope with a range of soil types from sandy to clay and shade …
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… Narcissus ‘Dutch Master’ is in Division 1. It stands 18 – 20 inches tall and blooms in early to mid season with 4 ¼ inch flowers. The petals are bright yellow and wide. The corona is bright yellow and cylindrical with an expanded mouth. It is hardy in zones 3 – 8. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. ‘Dutch …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Petit Four’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid spring with 4½ inch flowers in which only the cup is doubled. The petals are greenish white with a small point on the tip. The corona is cup shaped, opening light yellow and maturing to a light yellowish pink with a touch of light …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This white form of Lebanon striped squill is classed as a minor bulb because of its size, but it is a major asset to a well-rounded bulb garden. Tucked between tulips and narcissus, it covers … squills in the genus Scilla. Each stiffly upright spike can have up to about 20 flowers. It is very long-lived and not bothered much by squirrels or chipmunks. The only problem with this …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Cassie' is a little charmer of a rose, blooming in clusters of tiny (1 inch across) flowers, each with a center of cheery, bright yellow stamens. And bloom is nonstop, from mid-June until frost. Cassie is a rose that "plays well with others." At 3x3 … she'll do better at keeping healthy than many other roses. However, for best bloom, find a site with full sun and good air circulation, provide regular moisture, and fertilize at the …
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… Indian currant is a mound-shaped shrub that grows to a maximum height of 6 feet, but in shady areas may be … are covered with pairs of oval leaves. The plants usually grow wider than tall and in the wild is found growing in thickets. It requires full sun to partial shade and medium moisture … small pale pink blooms that give way to soft red-purple fruit that attracts birds. The plant is native to the Midwest and can used in a hedge or as erosion control on slopes. When not in …
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… This is a native plant that doesn't get much respect. Altough it is a verbena, it does not produce pretty or fragrant flowers. This perennial grows three to five feet tall and is found in shady margins of woods. The opposite leaves are lanceolate, broader at the base with …
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… upright oval tree that can reach a height of 50 feet with a spread of 35 feet. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring … the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from yellow or orange to red, but it is always outstanding. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Karl Foerster’s feather reed grass is one of the most popular ornamental grasses because of its versatility and attractiveness in … climates. The flower spikes are usually retained for winter interest, and the entire plant is cut back in late winter to promote new growth. This plant is sterile, so self-seeding is not a problem, and the plant does not spread aggressively, making …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Diervilla rivularis , the Georgia bush honeysuckle, is native to the Appalachians and is endangered in its native habitat. It is distinguished from the other species by the hairy reddish twigs and underside of the leaves. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
