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  • Acer saccharinum 'Blair'
    … Given its size, great care should be taken when siting this tree. It requires full sun, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions. It gets its name from the silvery undersides of its five lobed leaves. Fall color is yellow. This particular cultivar has stronger wood and better branching that the species so it would be a better candidate for a windy site. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Allium chinense
    … Rakkyo, or Chinese chive, is an uncommon type of onion found in China and Japan. The small narrow bulbs are usually sold … flowers before disappearing entirely until the next spring. It rarely produces seeds and is propagated by division. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Helenium autumnale 'Butterpat'
    … in full sun and in average soil that retains moisture during periods of drought. Staking is recommended if garden conditions are exceptionally windy or the soil is too wet. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Rhododendron 'Desmit'
    … The Desmit rhododendron is part of the 'P.J.M.' group of rhododendrons, which are the result of crosses between the rhododendron ( R. carolinianum ) and R. dauricum var. sempervirens . 'Desmit' is a small (3-6’) dense shrub and blooms with vivid, showy, pink flowers in early April. The …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Andenken An Alma Potschke'
    … 4 feet wide) that blooms with fine-petaled rose-pink flowers from late summer into fall. It is tolerant of wet conditions and is mildew resistant. Pinch back until 4th of July. This will produce denser and more compact …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Hella Lacy'
    … flowers from late summer into fall. It was named after the wife of garden writer Alan Lacy. It is tolerant of wet conditions and is mildew resistant. Pinch back until 4th of July. This will produce denser and more compact …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Goose, Canada***
    … Description:  The Canada goose is often present on Garden lakes and lawns. …
    Type: Birding
  • Goshawk, Northern
    … Description:  This hawk is a rare winter sight flying over, or in, trees. …
    Type: Birding
  • Longspur, Smith's
    … Description: This Great Plains migrant is a rare sighting in the Dixon Prairie. …
    Type: Birding
  • Scoter, White-winged
    … Description:  This is an unusual sight on the lakes or flying overhead. …
    Type: Birding