… Jolico cornelian cherry dogwood was selected by German hybridizers for its commercial fruit production because of its unusually abundant and large fruit. In other respects the Jolico cultivar is typical of the species -- abundant early spring long-lived yellow flowers, red fruit in … of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Redstone cornelian cherry dogwood was selected for its adaptability, disease/pest resistance, longevity and heavy fruit production. In other respects the Redstone cultivar is typical of the species -- abundant early spring long-lived yellow flowers, red fruit in … of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Little Red Gem’ is a low-growing herbaceous peony suitable for use in rock gardens and as a border plant. Brilliant fuchsia-red, single flowers are held … on tree peonies appear one to two weeks before those on herbaceous peonies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: A common migrant in many habitats at the Garden, this ground-feeding bird will often be found low in the shrubs or scratching in the soil for seeds. …
Type: Birding
… 'Montgomery' has red to dark red plumes on top of mounded dark green foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in early to … grows to 21-24 inches tall. It likes wet or constantly moist soil, making it a good choice for wet areas. It does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while it is resistant to rabbits and deer. After …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Isabella lilac cultivar was introduced in 1928. Its purple-lilac blooms appear a week or more after the common lilac. Isabella is one of the Preston lilacs. Preston or Canadian Lilacs were first hybridized for their cold hardiness in the early 20th century by Isabella Preston of Ottawa, Canada. These …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Flowering dogwood is the showstopper member of the genus Cornus -- for its elegant layered habit, stunning white blooms and vibrant fall color. While its true … inconspicuous, they are surrounded by four large flat white bracts that appear to be petals. This small native tree is the state tree of Virginia and signals the arrival of spring in much of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bright orange tubular flowers are magnets for insect and bird pollinators during the summer months when the foliage intensifies to the … deer and rabbits. Grow in full sun and water enough to keep the foliage turgid. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the danger of late frosts have passed, in full sun, moisture-retentive, rich soils and stake for support of the massive blooms. This dahlia is great as a cut flower. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This cultivar of perennial wild carrots features large flat umbels ranging from white with … to completely red violet at maturity. It thrives during the cooler growing seasons and is always a powerful attraction for pollinating insects. The flowers work well in cut-flower arrangements in addition to use in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
