… up to two inches in size. Once the flowers have faded this shrub is a useful green backdrop for summer and fall flowering plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… light. This is our native midwestern phlox. Blue or woodland phlox is a good edging plant for shade or naturalistic gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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… wood it should be pruned after flowering although it can be completely cut back in late winter for rejuvenation. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… in all four seasons. Burgundy foliage in spring and summer is the perfect backdrop for the blush-white flowers that turn into red berries in late summer and early fall. The early …
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… (ultimate size depends upon pruning and training). Branches typically spread horizontally for a short distance before drooping. Flexible foliage is green to blue-green and may be 5” …
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… the upright stems. Blooms from the summer solstice to early fall and is pest- and disease-free for most gardeners. Attracts a number of pollen- and nectar-feeding insects to the garden. …
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… the most widely distributed tree occurring in North America. A fast-growing tree, it is known for its white bark and green leaves that quake in even the slightest breeze and turn golden …
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… fertile moist soils with plenty of room between it and the neighboring plants to provide for good air circulation. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… The large, glossy leaves are irregularly divided into three or more lobes. It's a great plant for the back of flower beds in full sun. Water it well the first year to get the root system …
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… if ingested. Like other poisonous plants it is also used medicinally by native peoples for a number of ailments. Another example of the difference between a poison and a medicine is …
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