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  • Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue'
    … it, as they do not like the prickly spines on the leaves. A member of the carrot family—famous for candelabra-like umbels of flowers—this striking plant needs well-drained soil and full sun to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Euphorbia cotinifolia
    … shade, and are drought-tolerant. The species name "cotinifolius" refers to Cotinus , the genus for our native smoke bush, which it resembles from a distance. This is more closely related to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Hamamelis virginiana 'Champlin's Red'
    … seeds. This underutilized ornamental native performs quite well in shady sites and is great for the naturalistic garden or a large shrub border. Common witch hazel is the last shrub to …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Crocosmia 'Walbreyes'
    … horticulturist, David Tristan, continues to flower even when the corms become crowded – a boon for gardeners who dislike dividing clumps of bulbs. Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10. Plant in …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
    … done so well that some cultivars are invasive, particularly Purpurascens. It's best to look for late-flowering clones that will not have time to set seed. It is resistant to deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Rosa 'AUSblanket'
    … good idea, especially if you can't give it full sun or it's crowded too close to other plants for good air circulation. In addition, most growers recommend using fertilizer in spring and …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Quercus acutissima
    … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Senecio stellata 'Giovanna's Select'
    … the exception). Seeds are started in February in a cool greenhouse (like pansies and primulas) for planting out after the last of the hard freezes. Taxonomic research using DNA analysis …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Viburnum sargentii 'Susquehanna'
    … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Chenaultii'
    … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers, and most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant