Magnolia (Magnolia) x. loebneri (Merrill Magnolia)
This hardy Magnolia is a hybrid between M. kobus and M. stellata. Flowers are fragrant, white and star shaped. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
- Height: 25'-30'
- Spread: 15'-20'
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Characteristic: Attracts Butterflies
Nyssa (Tupelo) (Nyssa sylvatica M.O.N. 2 Majestic® (Majestic Black Tupelo) aka Black Gum)
A hardy, small to medium cultivar with an upright habit and strong central leader. Dark glossy green leaves turn bright orange, red, yellow and purple colors in the fall. Small white flowers appear in the spring and are inconspicuous, however, the bees love their nectar.
- Height: 20-30'
- Spread: 15-20'
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Ligustrum (Privet) vulgare 'Swift' (Straight Talk® Privet)
Narrow and upright, Straight Talk® can be used as vertical accent or grouped for hedging. In addition to being cold hardy and drought-tolerant, it’s easy to grow in a wide range of soils and tolerates urban conditions.
- Height: 10' - 12'
- Spread: 2' - 4'
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Rosa (Rose) rugosa 'Boc ROGOSNIF' (Lotty’s Love® Rose)
Cinnamon scented rose with large, semi double flowers that are a deep shade of mauve. Medium sized with deep glossy green foliage. Minimal deadheading and pruning is required and its disease resistance make this a perfect addition to any landscape.
- Height: 3-3.5'
- Spread: 3.5-4'
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Syringa (Lilac) x. ‘Jeflady’ (Little Lady™ Lilac)
In late spring, the dark pink buds open to lilac pink, fragrant flowers. The mature size makes this plant perfect for foundation plantings, but it can also be used en masse, or as an informal hedge where you don’t need a lot of height. Upright, rounded habit. Prune in summer after flower. Drought tolerant once established.
- Height: 4' - 5'
- Spread: 4' - 5'
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Echinacea (Coneflower) x. 'Balsomblanc' (Sombrero® Blanco Coneflower)
Crisp white petals that overlap creating the framework for the golden yellow cone. Compact plant with sturdy, well branched stems & deep green foliage. Drought and salt tolerant. Enjoy the flutter of hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees in the summer. As the seasons turn, the songbirds will enjoy the seeds of the spent blooms. Coneflowers are a staple plant to any sun-loving garden and can tolerate drought conditions. An easy to grow, native perennial.
- Height: 22" - 24"
- Spread: 18" - 20"
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Rosa (Rose) x. ‘Radwhite’ (White Knock Out® Rose)
An excellent shrub rose which stands out in the landscape from the contrast between pure white blooms and very dark green foliage. It blooms from spring through fall, maintaining a compact habit. Exceptionally disease resistant.
- Height: 3' - 4'
- Spread: 3' - 4'
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Rosa (Rose) x. ‘Radsunny’ (Sunny Knock Out® Rose)
This rose from Will Radler is one of the fragrant members of the family. It has a slightly more upright habit with bright yellow flowers that fade quickly to a pastel cream color. The yellow color stays more intense during cooler times of the year. Fast growing.
- Height: 3' - 4'
- Spread: 3' - 4'
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Potentilla (Potentilla) fruticosa 'Bailmeringue' (Lemon Meringue™ Potentilla)
This new Potentilla has light yellow double flowers that might remind you of a rose. Blooms all summer on a tidy little plant that forms a round, compact ball with little pruning required. Bred on the cold Canadian plains, it is tough and hardy to zone 2.
- Height: 2-3'
- Spread: 2-3'
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Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) davidii 'PIIBD-I' PP26,305 (Groovy Grape™ Butterfly Bush)
Groovy Grape has a rounded to upright habit with arching 8-10″ long rich, violet-purple flowers. Amazingly fragrant flowers will bloom into fall when deadheaded. Easily rejuvenated by pruning back to 12″ from ground, Groovy Grape is crown hardy in zone 5 and will flush from the base in spring.
- Height: 8-10'
- Spread: 6-8'
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Characteristics
- Attracts Birds
- Good for cut flowers
- Rabbit Resistant
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant
- Fragrant
- Salt Tolerant
- Shade
- Wet Soils
