… This mat-forming evergreen ground cover grows to a height of four inches in full sun to partial shade. It has tiny, glossy ovate leaves growing along stiff stems. It has pink and … plenty of organic matter. Colonies of these plants grow along the dunes of Lake Michigan. It is also known as "kinnikinnick" and other species, found in western states are called "manzanita." …
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… silvery pleated fans and silvery blue sheen, it one of the more striking palms. It’s native to Madagascar but widely grown in tropical and subtropical climates, including Southern … 60’, but that takes 100 years. As a container plant, growth will be much slower. If you want to grow it in a container, make sure it’s a big one. It’s very difficult to transplant this palm without killing it. Note: There is also a Bismarck palm with green foliage for a more traditional look. …
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… Chinese spice bush is a shrub that grows up to 9 feet with opposite, untoothed, aromatic glossy green leaves. It … was been merged with Calycanthus , and it has been used in hybridization with American species to produce some remarkable new cultivars. It should be plant in deep, moist, humus-rich soil in …
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… Native to east and central North America, this multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded top tends to become leggy at the base. Use this shrub at the edge of a property, in a wooded border, or … during the summer, and yellowish-brown fall color provide three seasons of interest. It is a wonderful choice for naturalizing into a woodland border. …
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… and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Nicholas has been awarded the Junior Citation …
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… plants are prized for their use as structure in a perennial border. Everything about them is large, from their rich green, palmately lobed leaves to their 8- to 10-inch flowers. The immense blossoms have colorful bottlebrush reproductive structures in the …
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… the shrub crabapple is a shorter species that bears white flowers and red fruit. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants …
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… Includes parking for two passenger vehicles (additional vehicles are subject to posted parking fees). Photographers must obtain a permit if they wish to use the Garden's … portraits, engagements, celebrations, or similar. Groups may not exceed 20 people. Permit is valid for sessions lasting no more than 1.5 hours after your reserved time. Entry will not be … including members, without proof of preregistration. No permit reservations available on-site. Prior to purchasing your permit, please read the complete list of photography terms and …
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… Bright-red double flowers up to 4 inches in diameter are features of Rosa ‘Hi, Neighbor’, a hardy, disease-resistant … in Iowa. Glossy green foliage covers this shrub that can reach 4 feet by 4 feet in size. It is very hardy, with survival documented at minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. This rose features a light scent, but rarely produces fruit. Grow it in full sun and prune to shape; remove deadwood in early spring, after the danger of very cold weather has passed. …
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… white flowers in May are followed by abundant and persistant red fruit. Fall leaf color is burgundy to bronze. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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