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Plant of the Month: Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’
Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’ is one of those long-blooming perennials for which gardeners can be grateful. Beginning in June, ‘Zagreb’ produces a starry profusion of clear yellow flowers throughout the summer, as long as it has adequate sunlight and moisture. ‘Zagreb’ is tolerant … Continue reading
Plant of the Month: “Bluebells”
George Bernard Shaw maintained that “England and America are two countries separated by a common language”. When it comes to bluebells, he could have added Scotland to his list, since all three countries have different species in mind when referring … Continue reading
Plant of the Month: Lilium ‘Stargazer’
The Stargazer Lily is on my top-ten list of best perennials. There’s almost no excuse for not being able to find a spot in the garden for this reliable performer: at two and a half feet, it’s short enough to be tucked … Continue reading
Plant of the Month: Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Mt. Baker’
The Mt. Baker lilac was introduced in 1961 by Canadian Frank Skinner, known for his cold-hardy lilac hybrids. The Hyacinthiflora lilacs were developed as crosses between the common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, and the hardy northern Chinese native, Syringa oblata. Mt. Baker probably … Continue reading
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Plant of the Month: Taxus x media ‘Tauntonii’
Taxus x media ‘Tauntonii’ The Taunton Yew has rapidly become one of my favorite evergreens. It has dense needle coverage right to the base of the shrub; it has an elegant arching, vase-shaped form; it doesn’t suffer from winter windburn; … Continue reading
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Tagged taxus baccata, taxus cuspidata, taxus x media 'tauntonii'
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December Plant(s) of the Month: Ilex x meserveae ‘Mesog’ and ‘Mesdob’
Since it’s December, I thought that the plant of the month should be something seasonal; but as these plants are hollies, we need to think in pairs. Ilex x meserveae ‘Mesog’ and ‘Mesdob’ are more commonly known as ‘China Girl’® and ‘China … Continue reading
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Tagged 'china boy', 'china girl', 'mesdob', 'mesog', ilex
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November Plant of the Month: Euonymus alatus cultivars
Euonymus alatus, commonly known as Burning Bush, is a large, lumpy, unattractive shrub, except in the fall, when the leaves turn a deep pink. Its only interesting feature, besides fall color, is the ridged bark resembling wings–ergo “alatus”, or “winged” in the … Continue reading
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Tagged 'compacta', 'fire ball', 'little moses', 'odom', 'rudy haag', euonymus alatus
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Plant of the Month: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’
October is the time to enjoy the beauty of asters. You’ll notice from the scientific name that, once again, the taxonomists have been busy re-naming another horticultural favorite. This time, I’m more sympathetic to the taxonomists’ reasoning, but I still … Continue reading
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Plant of the Month: Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’
Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’ is unquestionably my favorite perennial: large, maple-shaped leaves, delicate white flowers in abundance, and great garden presence. I love all Japanese anemones, but, unfortunately, other than Anemone ‘Whirlwind’ and Anemone vitifolia ‘Robustissima’ … Continue reading
