… Achillea 'Moonshine' is a clump-forming perennial with small yellow flowers tightly clustered together in large, … Society. It likes full sun and dry conditions and tolerates drought well. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to deer and rabbits. The genus name Achillea is in reference to Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars …
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… This variable native species of larkspur is the one most frequently encountered east of the Mississippi River. Flower colors range from solid blue through violet-lavenders to pure white. The flowers may also feature a white 'bee' at the center of the flower, but again, this is not always the case. Plant this larkspur in full sun, dry to moderately moist soils and allow this short lived perennial to reseed to ensure continuity in …
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… This dense, upright shrub grows 8 to 12 feet with a width equal to its spread. It suckers to form colonies, so plant it in an area with lots of space. The … The waxy grayish-white fruits mature in the fall and persist throughout the winter. Fall color is minimal; the large, glossy leaves, which have a sweet-spicy fragrance when crushed, persist …
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… Autumn Minaret daylily has showy, 5-inch yellow-orange flowers with a darker eye. It blooms mid to late season and may rebloom, giving it an extended bloom period. It is unusually tall for a daylily. It is fragrant and attracts butterflies and humming birds. Each … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. Typical of daylilies, it is easy to grow and does well in full sun …
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… and fluffy. They measure 4.5 inches and appear in mid season. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. 'Paprika Flame' is a striking addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… Growing only 3' to 6' in height, this spreading shrub is ideal for mass plantings. Fragrant sumac is not grown for its flowers. However, its small fruit, a hairy red drupe borne on the female plants in late summer, often remains to provide interest throughout the autumn before falling in early winter. In fall, the foliage …
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… Nanum Bullatum viburnum is a dwarf cultivar growing to a mature size of 2-3' high and wide. This is a non-fruiting cultivar, but it has beautiful red autumn foliage. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Viburnums are a versatile genus …
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… compact growth, a uniform arrangement of branches forming a full crown, and rapid growth. It is a male cultivar, will not produce the distinctive smelly female Ginkgo fruit, and has the typical outstanding golden yellow fall color common to all Ginkgoes. The Shangri-La Ginkgo will mature to a 55 foot tall by 40 foot wide tree and will work well as a shade or street tree. It is one of …
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… ‘Silver Dollar’ is a compact shrub typically 5 ft. tall with a spread of 5 ft. The flowerheads are broadly … the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. It does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought – tolerant. It blooms on new wood, so the flowers are not susceptible to late spring frosts. This is a hybrid of Hydrangea paniculata grows at altitudes up to 4,000 ft. …
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… This broadleaf evergreen selection grows 6 feet in height and is a hybrid of two Asian species. New growth that appears in spring is deep red before it fades to a dark, shiny green. An abundance of tiny, white urn-shaped flowers hang above the leaves in 4- to 6-racemes in April. If spring is cool, they will last for a few weeks. The buds are formed the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
