… This uncommon species is found in open woodlands, and it looks like a tall, spindly version of the more robust common … glossy, opposite broad leaves that come to a narrow point. It blooms in early June, when it is topped with loose clusters of drooping, starry, white flowers with swept-back green sepals. The flowers and flower stalks may have a tinge of lavender. It is exalted by naturalists, who consider it an indicator of a good quality woodland habitat. Its …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… has tiny flowers in spherical umbels and attracts butterflies in July and August. 'Cinderella' is a cultivar with deep pink buds and sepals, which contrast with very pale pink crowns. The … silky tufted seeds airborne. It can be used as a specimen in a border or butterfly garden and is resistant to deer. Swamp milkweed is a native plant found growing through much of eastern and central North America. Like other …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, but attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This is an excellent cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Epiphylla Ginkgo is an unusual female cultivar more commonly grown in Japan. When reaching maturity it will … the strong smelling Ginkgo fruits and the fruits have unusual winged stems. This Ginkgo oddity is sometimes known as Ginkgo biloba var. epiphylla , Ohatsuki Ginkgo, Ohazuki Group RHS, and in … over 13 feet and has an unusual wide open oval or vase shape . Its leaves are larger than is typical, more rounded, and with less of a division. It prefers sun or semi shade and has …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Weeping Wonder Ginkgo, know as the Ginkgo 'Mutant Weeper' in Europe, is an interesting dwarf weeping Ginkgo. It remains shrub size, 10 feet tall by 6 feet wide, and … branch that may require staking, and side branches that trend horizontal to weeping. It is considered a reliably weeping Gingko form. The leaves vary from thread like to fully fan … Wonder Ginkgo has the typical outstanding golden yellow fall color, and like all Ginkgoes, it is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees and works well in the city. Archived Copy: This …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… by the bright yellow fall foliage. The relatively scanty fruit—relished by birds and squirrels—is a woody capsule containing two seeds. This underutilized ornamental native performs quite well in shady sites and is great for the naturalistic garden or a large shrub border. Common witch hazel is the last shrub to flower in fall. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… star shaped flowers are large, measuring 6” in diameter. It blooms in mid to late season. It is attractive to butterflies but not attractive to rabbits. Although each flower lasts only one … more. However, the buds are delicate and can be can be knocked off easily. 'Baltimore Oriole' is quite striking both as an accent in the garden and in mass plantings. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… throats in early season. The blooms are 5 ½ inches and last for 16 hours or more. The foliage is quite tall, measuring 38 inches. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … 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. Midnight Magic has been awarded the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 5 inches and appear in early to mid season. They are delightfully fragrant. Rose Corsage is an Early Morning Opener, sometimes referred to as an EMO. It is fully open early in the morning for those who wish to view their garden before leaving for the … in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… crust edging on the petals. The 5 ½” flowers last 16 hours and blooms early to mid-season. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resisting rabbits. Although each flower lasts … buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. 'Fooled Me' is considered a "designer" daylily with exceptional bloom performance, vibrant flowers and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
