… This shrub, native to Eurasia, grows to height of about six feet in full sun to partial shade and dry to moist soil conditions. In May it produces yellow flowers with a tinge of red, growing … with longer flower stalks. These are followed by juicy red berries, inedible to humans. It is deciduous, but may be semi-evergreen in mild winters. This plant has few insect and disease pests. It is resistant to deer. Many honeysuckles are considered invasive, but this …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘La Belle’ is in Division 7. It blooms very late in the season with 2 – 3 scented flowers per stem. The … corona is an orangey yellow with a band of reddish orange at the rim. 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Burkwood viburnum ( Viburnum x burkwoodii ) is a semi-evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade under average moisture conditions. In early May pink buds produce fragrant white flowers that attract birds and butterflies. The plant is best used as a specimen, border, or a hedge. It is resistant to … of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrubs because they have great fall color? Not too many. Fragrance, flowers, colorful berries, and attractive shapes are the features most gardeners request. And yet the gradual, long-lasting autumn leaf change is one of the most beautiful displays in the plant world. It lasts longer than any spring flower …
Type: Plant Info
… Little Joe Pye weed is a cultivar of a native plant of the eastern parts of North America. As its name suggests, Baby Joe has a smaller form reaching 4 feet in height and width and with its shorter stems the flower heads tend to remain upright and not flop over. It bears …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Aphelandra sinclairiana is a showstopper every winter when it comes into flower. A relatively tall tropical perennial, … dozens of fuzzy apricot-colored buds that open to reveal pink flowers. The color combination is stunning! A native of the lowland tropics of Central America, this plant needs room to grow. It is best grown in full sun with reliable moisture, moderate fertilization, and temperatures no lower than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Autumn Bride’ is a mound-forming perennial that grows to a maximum height of 2 feet. Come fall, billowing … the fuzzy foliage of Autumn Bride hairy alumroot ( Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Bride'). This is a striking selection of Heuchera , with flower stalks gracefully waving up to 2 feet above the … fuzzy leaves. This selection of our native alumroot grows well in moderate to moist soil and partial shade to full sun. Maturing at 18 inches by 18 inches, this adaptable plant is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Durand clematis is a smaller-flowered, non-twining, deciduous vine that spreads 3 to 6 feet. It is known for its long-lasting, stunning blooms. From July to September it features 4-inch bluish-purple flowers with creamy centers. Plant in full sun to partial shade, and prune it to the ground in early spring. While it can be trained to climb on a support, it is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris 'Saturday Night Live' is a stunning deep burgundy with yellow beards in mid to late season. The flowers are huge but have no fragrance. The branched stems stand 37 inches high. This is a tall bearded iris, which typically blooms after the dwarf irises but before the Japanese and Siberian Irises. In 1998 it was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society. Iris …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A tree that bears tulip flowers? Yes, this is a tulip tree, and if you're here in late May or early June you might be lucky to see the large yellow flowers that are shaped like tulips. The EMERALD CITY® tulip tree is derived from a tree native to the wooded areas of the eastern part of north America. This …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
