… Picea omorika ‘de Ruyter’ is a slow-growing cultivar of Serbian spruce with an irregular growth habit and the interesting … only blue needles on one branch versus green needles on a branch next to it. The species is endemic (native range restricted) to higher elevations of the Drina River valley in eastern … Although native to Europe, it was not discovered and described by scientists until 1875. It is widely grown in gardens in temperate zones because of its classic ‘Christmas tree’ shape and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Scots pine is extremely cold hardy (Zone 2). It has a broad conical shape with a mature size of 50’ with an … recognized by the by the rich burnt orange bark on the trunk and limbs. It needs full sun and is tolerant of a range of soil types as long as they are well-drained. It is also very wind tolerant. …
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… Silver Shield is version of the Australian native silver spurflower which is prized for its attractive silvery foliage. Silver Shield grows to about two to three feet tall … clay soils or frost but can be overwintered as a houseplant in a cool bright location. It is usually grown as a contrast plant in borders as its fuzzy leaves and silvery appearance can be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… soft white hairs which give the plant its common name of Downy Phlox. Plant it in full sun. It is attractive to butterflies and is hardy in zones 4 - 9. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some …
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… This creeping plant is called an Allegheny spurge because it is a native of the Allegheny mountains of the eastern United States. Allegheny spurge spreads by … consistent soil moisture, although it will tolerate droughts. It will naturalize easily and is suitable as an understory plant for native or woodland gardens and for stabilizing slopes. …
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… Also known as red barbery, redberry mahonia ( Mahonia haematocarpa ) is a medium-sized shrub with a profusion of fragrant yellow flowers during March and April, … mammals love the fruit, which also makes a delicious jelly. It prefers full to part sun and is adaptable to a variety of soils as long they are well-drained. Redberry mahonia is native to the mountains of the Trans-Pecos west to Arizona and hardy in U.S.D.A Zones 5 to 9. …
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… 'Marchioness' is an American hybrid tree peony developed by A. P. Saunders. It grows to a height of 4 feet with … and rosy pink blend. At the bases of the inner petals are blotches of blood red. In the center is a cluster of bright yellow stamens. Tree peonies are actually small stiff-branched shrubs. … They should not be cut back or pruned except for dead twigs. It blooms in May and June. It is also resistant to deer. …
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… Violet Pinwheels phlox is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the … The plants consist of low, slowly spreading mounds of dark green, needlelike foliage that is soft to the touch. …
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… David's lavender garden phlox ( Phlox paniculata ‘David's Lavender’) is covered with large clusters of fragrant lavender flowers from midsummer through fall on a … parent 'David' and patented in the year 2005 by ItSaul Plants in Georgia. The flowering height is a little more than 3 feet, and the spread is about 16 inches. Plant this phlox in full sun and in moist, well-drained soil, and avoid …
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… Narcissus ‘Coquille’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid to late season with 4 inch flowers. The petals are white while the corona is large and orangey pink. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
