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| February 1, 2023

Sem False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’)

A Compact Shrub with Vivid Color! Why We Love It:Sem False Spirea is truly a work of art. This compact shrub has fern-like foliage that emerges with rich shades of pink and red that fade to a bright chartreuse. It blooms in the summer with showy white plumes of flowers, and in the fall, its […]

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Plants

| January 1, 2023

Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum)

A Deciduous Conifer with Intrigue! Why We Love It:Baldcypress is a pyramidal deciduous conifer that adds an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape. It has narrow, bright green fern-like leaves. Come fall, the feathery leaves turn a stunning orange/cinnamon-brown before they are shed. Baldcypress is a unique tree that can provide shade and […]

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Plants

| November 1, 2022

Chi Chi Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba ‘Chi Chi’)

A Favorite for Unique Foliage and Rich Fall Color Hardiness Range: 3 to 8 Height: 4-6’, Slow Growing Spread: 4-6’, Slow Growing Exposure: Full Sun Fall Color: Bright Yellow Why We Love It:Chi Chi Ginkgo is a dwarf variety of the popular ginkgo tree. This dense, multi-stemmed shrub has distinct fan-shaped, emerald green leaves that […]

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Plants

| August 1, 2022

Gardenview Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda ‘Gardenview Scarlet’)

Showy Perennial with Long Summer Blooms Hardiness Range: 4 to 9 Height: 3’ during peak season Spread: 2’ to 3’+ (spreading) Exposure: Full Sun, Tolerates Some Light Shade Flower Color: Cherry Red Why We Love It:Gardenview Scarlet Bee Balm is a hardy and reliable perennial that is fantastic at attracting hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators, […]

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Plants

| July 5, 2022

Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac (Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’)

Accent Tree with Eye-Catching Early Summer Blooms Hardiness Range: 3 to 7 Height: 20’ Spread: 15’ Exposure: Full Sun Flower Color: Creamy White Why We Love It: Ivory Silk Japanese Lilacs are grown as either single-stem accent trees or in multi-stemmed form.  They are adorned with showy plumes of fragrant creamy white flowers in early […]

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Plants

| February 1, 2022

Summer Beauty Allium (Allium tanguticum ‘Summer Beauty’)

Bursts of Color that Won’t Get Eaten!  Hardiness Range: 4 to 9 Height: 10” – 20” Spread: 10” – 18” Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Flower Color: Lavender-Pink Why We Love It:Summer Beauty Allium adds an interesting splash of color to any midwestern garden. This ornamental perennial in the onion family produces unique 2-inch […]

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Plants

| August 1, 2021

Tricolor Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Tricolor’)

One of Our Favorites for Foliage Hardiness Range: 4 to 7 Height: 40’ Spread: 30’ Exposure: Partial to Full Sun Leaf Color: Unfurling in spring in vivid pinks with a white margin, darkening to burgundy and deep bronze as the year goes on.  Why We Love It: Tricolor Beech trees have stunning foliage color that […]

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