… Native to China and Japan, this tree has broad, massive, wide-spreading branches and can reach a height … in the summer before turning golden yellow in fall. The distinctive bark and shape contribute to this tree's great beauty. The main ornamental attribute of the Amur cork tree is the beautiful …
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… improvement over many older varieties. Descended from native parents, this plant is not fussy to soils as long as it is relatively well-drained and planted in full- to partial-sun locations. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… The pretty lavender flowers on this plant are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies so perhaps you can see some. Phlox pilosa 'Bungalow Blue' has lavender blue flowers with a delightful fragrance. it grows to about 15-18 inches high and blooms in mid-spring. the leaves and stem of this plant are …
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… in spring with a showy display of pure white flowers. Plant it in full sun. It is resistant to deer and is hardy in zones 3 -8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some varieties. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… It serves as a screen in our gardens. Native to the Balkans, this pine reaches heights of 30' to 50'. Relatively compact and somewhat slow-growing, it retains its lower branches better than …
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… tallgrass prairie, Cup Plant ( Silphium perfoliatum ) is an attractive perennial that grows 4 to 10 feet tall. It has large 8-inch-long leaves that are cupped and can hold water (hence its name). In late summer into early fall it produces 3- to 4-inch flowers resembling sunflowers. Cup Plant prefers full sun and loamy soil; it attracts …
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… One of the largest meadow rues, it can grow to 4' or 5' in height. Its compound, grayish-green leaves provide soft, delicate texture in the … are actually sepals and stamen, make their appearance in late June and early July. Native to Japan, the lavender mist meadow rue is rapidly gaining popularity in America's gardens. Soft …
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… 1951. It is a slow-growing cultivar that reaches 8’ in the first 10 years, eventually maturing to a dense narrow-pyramid of 10-15 in height’. ' Holmstrup' has attractive rich green scale-like … retains its green color throughout winter. It prefers moist, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. It is not fussy about soil pH but is intolerant of dry conditions. Archived Copy: …
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… shade; too much shade will result in a loose, thin look. During heavy snows, use a broom to brush off excess snow to prevent the branches from bending too far. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… in the summer months. Bluecrop blueberry is a self-pollinating blueberry that was bred to produce large berries and high yields. It prefers moist acidic soils but will tolerate average soils with additional watering. It can grow to eight feet in height and width and can form a hedge or screen if desired. Archived Copy: This …
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