Flora of the United States - Page 3 of 5
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DesignRegional Picks: Late-Winter Interest – Midwest
1. ‘Berry Poppins’ Winterberry Name: Ilex verticillata ‘FarrowBPop’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…
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DesignAwesome Asters
What would autumn be like without asters? Boring, that’s what. Thankfully, I live in a place with a plethora of native asters that dot and decorate roadsides, fields, woodlands, and…
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DesignRegional Picks: Unusual Autumn Stars – Midwest
If you’re sick of the same old asters and mums, why not plant an unexpected fall-star instead? Here some truly out-of-the-ordinary plants for upping your fall garden game in the…
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DesignPlants for Soggy Spots
Lots of gardeners have at least one area of their property that never seems to dry out. It is, invariably, in a location that screams for a garden, but most…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plant This With That—Southwest
1. Anacacho orchid tree Name: Bauhinia lunarioides USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11 Size: Up to 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; dry, well-drained soil A widely available…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – Midwest
1. Ratstripper Name: Paxistima canbyi USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Size: 6 to 8 inches tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist,…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – South
1. Mountain Laurel Name: Kalmia latifolia and cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 8 to 15 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, humus-rich,…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – Southern Plains
1. ‘Blue Ice’ Arizona Cypress Name: Cupressus arizonica var. glabra ‘Blue Ice’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Size: 25 to 30 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants with the Best Fall Colors – Northeast
1. Tiger Eyes® Sumac Name: Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’ USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 8 Size: 3 to 6 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants with the Best Fall Colors – Southeast
1. Japanese Persimmon Name: Diospyros kaki USDA hardiness zones: 7 to 10 Size: 20 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil Fall is made all the richer by…
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