… Aurora Koreanspice viburnum is a cultivar of V. carlesii noted for its red buds, which turn deep pink and open to very fragrant white flowers. The fall foliage color is a dull wine red. Viburnum is a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that is well-suited to the home landscape due to its range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… The white fringe tree is a lesser-known and little-grown flowering tree that reaches a mature height of 15 to 20 feet. It is a very handsome specimen plant. In late May or early June, fragrant flowers … In September, interesting navy-blue fruits on female plants attract birds. Until it begins to flower, the fringe tree appears lifeless, worrying many a homeowner. When it finally comes to …
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… Iris cristata ‘Tennessee White’ is white with yellow crests on the falls. The flowers stand only 6” high but they are 3” wide, … is huge for such a low growing plant. Iris cristata is found in floodplains from Maryland to Oklahoma. It thrives in shade and spreads rapidly and is resistant to deer and rabbits. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize …
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… Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Hordival' is also known as Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Valentine'. It grows 16 -18 inches tall and blooms in late spring to early summer. The heart shaped flowers are cherry red and hang from long, arching leafless … the name “bleeding heart”. The foliage is gray green and fernlike. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to deer and rabbits. The plant is hardy in zones …
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… This pyramidal tree needs full sun and moderate to moist soil conditions to reach a height of 6 feet. The foliage is rusty-brown in the fall. It is resistant to deer. …
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… Mugho pine 'Teeny' is an extremely dwarf form that matures to only 12 inches high and wide. This small globe shaped … arranged rich green needles 2" long and is excellent for rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3 and prefers full sun with moderate moisture. …
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… Upright Japanese Yew ( Taxus cuspidata ‘Capitata’) is an evergreen with pyramidal form native to Korea, China, Russia, and Japan. It grows to a maximum height of 25 feet under full sun or partial shade and requires moderate moisture …
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… The American arborvitae is a dense, broad-pyramidal evergreen tree reaching heights of 40' to 60'. It works well as a screen or specimen plant. Choose plants with strong central leaders to avoid damage from snow and ice. It is an Illinois native that is extensively used. A widely …
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… SUGARTINA® summersweet is a cultivar of a deciduous shrub that is native to the eastern US. Its common name is derived … and which attract butterflies and birds. The flowers are produced on vertical flower spikes up to six inches long which are a striking feature of the plant along with its lustrous green …
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… Although prairie milkweed looks similar to common milkweed, it is less common, preferring undisturbed prairies. It is not as drought tolerant as common … giving the flower the appearance of a crown. The fruit is a soft, warty pod that splits open to disperse little brown seeds attached to white silky tufts of hairs that become airborne in the …
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