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Category Archives: Shrub
Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’ (Fragrant Sumac)
Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’ (Fragrant Sumac) is vigorous, ground-hugging shrub that makes an excellent ground cover, suckering and filling in areas quickly. Its glossy foliage turns brilliant reds, oranges, yellows and purples in fall. Continue reading
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SHRUB: Spiraea tomentosa (Steeplebush)
2020 Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
This lovely resident of wet prairies, meadows, and marshes has multi- season interest with pink blooms, yellow fall foliage, and interesting bark. The tiny flowers on its spire-like flower plumes resemble those of invasive Japanese Spiraea, for which it is a good native substitute. Continue reading
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SHRUB: Calycanthus floridus, (Sweet-shrub)
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
While primarily native to several southeastern states, this trouble-free shrub, also known as Carolina Allspice, does well in Northern Virginia. It delights the senses with showy and fragrant flowers when planted as a specimen or a screening hedge near a front door or patio.
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Tagged Calycanthus floridus, Carolina Allspice, fragrant, shrub, Sweet-shrub, Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
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