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  • … This shrub grows to a height of about 6 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has white blooms in March and April followed by red and black fruit. It belongs in a hedge and is attractive to birds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This shrub grows to a height of about 7 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has white blooms in May and June followed by red, pink, and purple fruit. It belongs in a border and is attractive to birds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This native of Korea has a range that extends into east and central China. Clumps up to 5' across produce flower spikes up to 7' in height in June. Prefers partial to full shade light levels in consistently moist acidic … maturing to dark green. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Q. How much water do plants need to keep them healthy? A.  The amount of water plants need depends on several different factors, … Established trees, shrubs, and perennials need approximately 1 inch of water per week to keep them healthy. When Mother Nature provides an inch or more of rainwater per week, it is not necessary to water. If supplemental water is needed, water deeply one or two times per …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … This plant is commonly called a coral embers willow because of its coral colored branches that are visible … the leaves have fallen. The coral embers willow can be grown as a shrub by pruning it close to the ground. Alternatively, it can be allowed to grow into a tree (up to 80’). This willow gets its name from the new growth that is a …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers which bloom in mid summer. The stems stand 12 to 18 inches high. 'Fanal' does 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
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Chenille plant, also known as "red hot cat's tail," is a large shrub in the euphorbia family native to New Guinea and Malaysia; it is widely cultivated in tropical areas. It is known for the long, fuzzy red catkin flowers that can reach up to 18 inches long. The leaves are broadly ovate and bristly, with fine teeth. In more northerly …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … crimped pie 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 only one day, …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Gardenview Scarlet beebalm grows to 4 feet tall and about 1 to 2 feet' wide. As part of an evaluation of beebalms held at the Chicago Botanic Garden, … of flowers bloom in mid summer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees and butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Lilium ‘Black Jack’ has large, deep red to burgundy flowers with dark purple centers in late spring to early summer. The blooms are upfacing and unspotted. The stems grow to 2 to 4 feet in height. … and open after cutting. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant