… divided foliage. The panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom June to July. This is a tall astilbe with stems that stand 4 ft high. Purpurkerze does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The soft, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in early to mid-summer. The stalks stand 2 feet high. 'Peach Blossom' does well in shade to partial shade in constantly moist soil where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Beautiful 5- to 9-lobed leaves emerge early. The plant grows 15 to 25 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen plant. May and June …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Beautiful five-to-nine-lobed leaves emerge early. The plant grows 15 to 25 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen plant. May and June …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The petals are edged in peach. The flowers are small, measuring only 3 ¾”. It blooms in early to mid-season and may re-bloom. In milder climates the foliage is green all year. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… National Arboretum introduction. It has pure white flowers 6 inches in diameter. It grows up to 10 feet high and blooms in mid summer to early fall. Each flower remains open for more than one day, but the plant does not set seed. It is hardy in Zones 5 to 8. Hibiscus …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Solidaga rigida , stiff goldenrod, has some of the largest individual flowers of the genus – up to ½” in diameter. A native perennial to 5’ x 2.5’ whose flat topped inflorescence (group of flowers) are frequented by butterflies and … of major insect and disease problems and not a favorite of deer. The correct scinetific name for this is now Oligoneuron rigidum. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ecological stewardship, training and mentoring, and communications and engagement related to the Garden's woodland habitats, including McDonald Woods . She works collaboratively with our team of ecologists to manage the Garden’s natural areas while helping to train the next generation of land stewards … (SENA) program. She also collaborates with other staff in the Garden’s Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action, as well as staff and programs throughout the Garden, …
Type: Staff bio
… are a true curiosity. At first, they look like green cucumbers; as they age, they change to pinkish red as dark red seeds pop out on the surface. Magnificent tree for a large area. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sweetbay magnolia is native to the coastal southeastern United States,where it is notable for its creamy white, lemon-scented blooms. In the more southern parts of its range, sweetbay … Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
