Silver Mound Artemisia also known as Wormwood, Ghost Plant, Mugwort this small herbaceous perennial, native to Japan, is hardy in zones 3 to 7. Growing as a spreading mound this plant matures to a height of 12″ and spreading 18″ wide.
A perennial border powerhouse chosen for its spectacular silvery green, fine textured foliage. Silver Mound should be grown in full sun and well drained soil. Prune early spring. In the disease and pest category rust seems to be the main problem.
Learn MoreThe Coral Bark Japanese maple is a moderate to slow growing deciduous tree. Planted in sun to partial shade this tree tolerates a wide range of well drained soils. Growing 20-25 feet tall and 15-20′ wide. (more…)
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Hardy in zones 5-9 this attractive ornamental grass with fine silver-green blades will grow 6 to 8 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide. Maiden Grass turns a golden bronze color after the first hard frost. Used as a specimen or when planted in groups it serves as a great screen. Full sun or part shade and fertile soil will ensure that this grass performs well in the landscape. Leaving the bronze blades into the early part of the spring will add some winter interest. Cut back to 6″ from crown, propagated by division. (more…)
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This very attractive deciduous shade tree deserves to be planted more often, growing 40-60 feet high and 30-40 feet in spread. The Silver Linden has a medium growth pattern and is pyramidal in habit in its youth and matures to more of a rounded shape.
Medium-sized, dark green leaves with white smooth pubescence on the under surface turn yellow in the fall. This native of Europe has smooth grey bark in its youth becoming ridged and furrowed as it ages.
Performs best in full sun, this shade tree has a moderate water demand. Plant in well-drainded fertile soil. Tolerant to alkaline soils. The silver Linden is not immune to pests, like the rest of the Lindens this tree is susceptible to aphids, leaf miners, scale and mites. Planting this tree over walkways, parking or other pedestrian surfaces can generate complaints as the honeydew from the aphids make a mess. (more…)
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Hardy in Zones 5-6 this deciduous shade tree is quite drought tolerant once established, performing best in full sun. This excellent tree does very well in hot, dry summers and cold winters. Thick, dark green leaves with toothed margins turn yellow to purple in the fall. Adding to its striking features are the 2 inch long drooping brown catkins that emerge in the spring in addition to its edible nuts. Well-drained, loamy soils are best however it will tolerate alkaline soils. I have seen this tree performing quite well on the campus of Boise State University. (more…)
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This shade tolerant deciduous shrub grows to a mature height of 6-8 feet by 6-8 feet wide. Its upright arching habit and dark green leaf color make this a good choice for border plantings. Gray-brown bark on older stems exfoliates to give winter interst. Pale pink bell shaped flowers in early June are followed by brown hairy seeds that are persistent on the shrub well into winter. Its reddish fall color is rather insignificant. Performs well in rather sandy poor soils and once established is rather drought tolerant.
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