… 'Warrenred' (or Pacific Sunset) is a cross between the Shantung Maple ( Acer truncatum ) and the Norway Maple ( Acer platanoides ). It is a rounded, upright grower that can reach a height of 30 feet with a spread of 25 feet. Its dark green lobed foliage turns bright orange and red in the fall. It is hardy to Zone 4, prefers full sun and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions making it a …
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… Anise hyssop ( Agastache foeniculum ) is a midwestern native that can reach a height of 4 feet with a spread of 3 feet. It blooms from … that attract hummingbirds and butterflies; the seeds are attractive to birds. Anise hyssop is not fussy about soil types or conditions, as long as it is well-drained. It will tolerate partial shade but does best in full sun. The crushed leaves …
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… Pink anemone clematis is a vigorous deciduous climber that grows 25 to 30 feet and produces small, pale pink, 2-inch … pruned immediately after flowering by removing some of the older stems. Pink anemone clematis is hardy to USDA Zones 7-9 and is not reliable in very cold areas. It grows well along a wall or fence or through large trees. …
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… Geum ‘Sea Breeze Gold’ is also known by its common name of avens. It stands 15 inches high and blooms in May and June … wide. The foliage forms dense clumps 10“ high. Plant it in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4 – 8. This is a member of the Cocktail™ Series bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. …
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… Geum ‘Spanish Fly’ is also known by its common name of avens. It blooms in mid May to late June with single yellow … tall above a clump of green foliage 10 inches high. Plant it in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4 – 8. This is a member of the Cocktail™ Series bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. …
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… Moraine sweet gum is a narrow pyramidal tree that grows to a height of 60 feet when young and may reach an additional 40 feet at maturity. It is the most cold-hardy cultivar known today. The beautiful glossy, star-shaped leaves turn bright … purple, yellow, or orange in the fall and early winter. It prefers full sun to part shade and is well suited to use in parks or on large residential properties. …
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… oregano grows 2 feet tall, thrives in adverse situations, and continues to look beautiful. It is particularly attractive when planted with whites and pinks in the perennial garden, and it blooms from mid summer through fall. It makes an especially attractive ground cover and is a good selection for poor soils and for attracting beneficial insects. Fragrant foliage complements the ornamental flowers and bracts. It is a beautiful yet tough plant for heat and drought. …
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… stems that also feature aromatic foliage. This hybrid of the native Monarda bradburiensis is a butterfly and hummingbird attractant but is not so beloved by deer. Place 'Prairie Gypsy' in full sun in moderately fertile, moist soil … plant and others to decrease the incidence of powdery mildew. Once established, this plant is more drought-tolerant. …
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… Monarda is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family that is is endemic to North America. The most common species are Monarda didyma (commonly known as …
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… densely covered in yellow daisy-like flowers with snowy white tips. Once established, it is drought tolerant. It is one of the first species of annuals to bloom in its native habitat. It is not fussy about soils, thriving even in clay, and it attracts butterflies. …
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