Mid-Atlantic Plants
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Plant GuideBloody dock
Rumex sanguineusBloody dock, also known as red-veined dock, is a taprooted perennial with a rosette of leaves distinctively marked with deep red or purple veins.
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Plant GuideRodgersia
Rodgersia podophyllaThis species creates tropical drama with its large, toothed leaves and ivory-green, footlong flowers.
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Plant GuideFlowering dogwood
Cornus florida
This native flowering tree is best known for its early spring blossoms, which are actually yellowish green flowers clustered in the center of four showy, white to pink bracts 1-1/2…
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Plant Guide‘Courtasol’ Forsythia
Forsythia ‘Courtasol’Like other cultivars of this genus, 'Courtasol' is as tough as nails.
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Plant GuideSaffron crocus
Crocus sativus
The saffron crocus blooms in the autumn, producing 1 to 5 rich lilac flowers with dark purple veins, held wide open above inconspicuous foliage.
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Plant GuideSunshine blue bluebeard
Caryopteris incana 'Jason''Jason' has bright yellow-green foliage with rich amethyst blue flowers in late summer and fall.
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Plant GuideWinter begonia
Bergenia ciliataThis plant's leaves are large and bright green, with fine hairs, and grow to about 12 inches across.
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Plant GuideFlame azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceumThis plant's leaves are mid-green and are softly hairy on both sides.
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Plant GuideJapanese anemone
Anemone hupehensis var. japonicaJapanese anemones are slightly taller than the species, sometimes growing to 4 feet.
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Plant GuideScotch heather
Calluna vulgaris ‘Spring Torch’‘Spring Torch’ gets its name from the vibrant color of its new growth in spring.
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