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Great Plant Pick: Cryptomeria japonica ‘Cristata,’ crested Japanese cedar
What: Cryptomeria japonica “Cristata,” commonly called crested Japanese cedar, is one of the weirdest evergreen conifers you can…
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Great Plant Pick: Eranthis hyemalis, winter aconite
What: Eranthis hyemalis, commonly known as winter aconite, is an enchanting member of the buttercup family with bright…
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Great Plant Pick: Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Jelena’, witch hazel
What: Witch hazels are renowned for producing flowers just when we need them most: winter. Hamamelis x intermedia…
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Great Plant Pick: ‘Glorie de Marengo,’ variegated Algerian ivy
What: Like a watercolor painting the glossy, evergreen foliage of Hedera algeriensis “Glorie de Marengo,” with the common…
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Great Plant Pick: Yucca recurvifolia, curve-leaf yucca
What: Yucca recurvifolia, also known as curve-leaf yucca, has a strong architectural quality. The sharp-tipped, sword-shaped leaves stand…
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Great Plant Pick: Pinus contorta var. contorta, shore pine
What: Who is not impressed by the beauty and toughness of this versatile Pacific Northwest native pine? Pinus…
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Great Plant Pick: Erica x darleyensis ‘Silberschmelze,’ darley heath
Great Plant Pick: Erica x darleyensis ‘Silberschmelze,’ darley heath
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Great Plant Pick: Thuja occidentalis ‘Degroot’s Spire’
What: An exceptional selection of the eastern arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis “Degroot’s Spire” is very popular because of its…
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Great Plant Pick: Aucuba japonica ‘Mr. Goldstrike,’ Japanese aucuba
What: If your garden has a dry and shady area, Aucuba japonica “Mr. Goldstrike” is the shrub to…
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Great Plant Pick: Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diabolo,’ purple-leaf ninebark
Grow it with shrub roses and perennials, and it combines with with ornamental grasses.
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Great Plant Pick: Acer palmatum ‘Katsura,’ Katsura Japanese maple
This small tree develops some of the most colorful spring and fall foliage of the species.
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Great Plant Pick: Panicum virgatum ‘Rotstrahlbusch’
This red-foliaged switch grass makes a good specimen but also creates a bold statement in a drift.
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Great Plant Pick: Araucaria araucana, monkey puzzle tree
What: Araucaria araucana is a distinctive South American conifer commonly known as a monkey puzzle tree. It has…
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Great Plant Pick: Sedum cauticola ‘Lidakense,’ stonecrop
What: Sedum cauticola “Lidakense,” with the common name stonecrop, is an excellent groundcover plant, particularly for hot, dry…
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Great Plant Pick: Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus ‘Cabaret’
What: Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus “Cabaret,” a type of variegated maiden grass, is noted for its wide green…
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Great Plant Pick: Liriodendron tulipifera, variegated tulip tree
What: Liriodendron tulipifera, or tulip tree, is the queen of the eastern North American woodland and the tallest-growing…
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Great Plant Pick: Hosta ‘Francee,’ francee hosta
What: Hosta “Francee,” or simply francee hosta, is a popular and vigorous hosta that quickly forms substantial clumps…
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Great Plant Pick: Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Center Glow,’ ninebark
What: Physocarpus opulifolius “Center Glow” is commonly called ninebark. It gets this common name for the attractive, exfoliating…
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Great Plant Pick: Geranium “Gerwat” Rozanne, a hardy hybrid
What: Geranium “Gerwat” Rozanne is a relatively new but outstanding hardy geranium. It is noted for its long…
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Great Plant Pick: Clematis ‘Helsingborg,’ purple alpine clematis
What: Clematis “Helsingborg,” commonly known as purple alpine clematis, is an easy-to-grow vine that produces a spectacular show…