… Budd’s yellow dogwood is notable for its bright yellow stems, which add winter interest to the garden. The plant produces creamy white flowers in spring, giving way to white fruit in the summer that is favored by birds. Most gardeners do renewal or rejuvenation pruning of this shrub in early …
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… Isanti is a compact cultivar of the native red osier dogwood that is denser and more compact than the species. Like the species, it produces small white flowers in …
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… Cotinus obovatus , commonly called American smoketree, is a small, deciduous, rounded, Missouri native tree or large, upright shrub that typically grows … purple, producing some of the best fall color of any native American trees and shrubs. It is not subject to serious insect or disease problems, but it can be susceptible to leaf spots, …
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… for a trellis will have an opportunity to practice their pruning skills. The genus Campsis is derived from the Greek term kampsis , meaning "bending," because the stamens are curved. This genus contains only two species; the second is native to China and has a long history of medicinal use. Related species in the same genus …
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… Dark Mystery Alumroot is a stunning dark purple Heuchera villosa hybrid. The leaves are large, oak shaped and … to containers for color contrast and used in mixed borders. It will attract bees, birds and is resistant to deer. In mild climates the foliage will remain attractive through the winter. …
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… Electra Alumroot is highly decorative Heuchera villosa hybrid introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries in 2009. It has … to containers for color contrast and used in mixed borders. It will attract bees, birds and is resistant to deer. In mild climates the foliage will remain attractive through the winter. …
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… Hercules Coral Bells is an attention grabbing variegated form with cream and green marbled leaves and cheerful bright … if planted in large numbers as a groundcover in shade. It will attract birds, bees and is resistant to deer. This very showy selection was introduced from the Netherlands by Herbert …
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… Stainless Steel Alumroot is a great shade garden selection. This Heuchera was bred by Charles and Martha Oliver of the … striking foliage introductions, the flowers are equally attractive. Stainless Steel Alumroot is a strong bloomer with outstanding, numerous tall panicles of creamy white flowers. Stainless …
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… Ruffles hellebore grows into a low mound about 2 feet high and 2 feet wide. The foliage is dark green with finger-like clusters of up to ten serrated leaflets which are evergreen throughout the winter except in extremely cold locations. Peppermint Ruffles is a prolific bloomer of three inch double flowers that are a crisp white with magenta edging and … cool, moist soils with a high organic content but are very adaptable requiring only that the site be well-drained. Typically they are planted in woodland settings under deciduous trees where …
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… turn bright white by summer. This small to medium (15 inches tall, 20 inches wide) hosta is a sport of H . 'June'; the cultivar was introduced and named by Walters Gardens to honor an … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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