Achillea species are 18- to 36-inch-tall perennials that bear masses of flowers throughout the summer (Figure 1). The 60 to 100 species of yarrow are ancient, spreading, semi-evergreen herbs that are long lived. The aromatic, finely ... READ MORE
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Wisteria But the wisteria common throughout the Southeast is actually an invasive from China. Chinese wisteria grows so rapidly that it covers plants, shading out others and even killing trees.Wisteria is a perennial vine with wonderfully fragrant ... READ MORE
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Dwarf Walter's Viburnum Viburnum obovatum 'Densa' This hardy plant is great for a semi-shady spot in your landscape.The name 'Densa' refers to its compact growing habit, only 4' to 5' high, which means that it does ... READ MORE
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Dyschoriste oblongifolia is a rounded plant that attains a height of 6 to 12 inches. It is commonly used in the landscape as a ground cover and has pretty flowers that are quite striking when closely observed. Twinflower, as the name implies, ... READ MORE
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Common Name: Tuberose Type: Bulb Family: Asparagaceae Native Range: Central and South America Zone: 7 to 10 Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Spread: 2.00 to 2.50 feet Bloom Time: August to September Bloom Description: White Sun: Full sun Water: ... READ MORE
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Trumpet Honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens Although a vigorous twining vine, the native trumpet honeysuckle does not spread out of control quite as easily as Japanese honeysuckle. The delicate but striking, two-inch-long, tapered, trumpet-shaped ... READ MORE
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This compact, upright, rounded, evergreen shrub is covered during most of the year with small, very showy, yellow flowers. The loose, open natural growth habit is ideal for informal plantings but it will need some pruning to keep from being ... READ MORE
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Texas Sage, Texas Ranger, Texas Rain Sage, Cenizo, Texas Silverleaf, Ash-bush, Wild Lilac, Purple Sage, Senisa, Cenicilla, Palo Cenizo, Hierba del Cenizo Leucophyllum frutescens Scrophulariaceae Cenizo is one our most outstanding native ... READ MORE
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Common name: Tarragon Scientific name: Artemesia Dracunculus Family: Compositae Uses: Culinary.Tarragon is used to flavor vinegars, herbal butter, shellfish, pork, beef, poultry, leeks, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, asparagus, ... READ MORE
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Calycanthus floridus Carolina Allspice, Sweetshrub Sweetshrub could be used more as an ornamental in moist locations. The flowers are borne in midspring and have maroon to brown, strap-like petals and a fragrance similar to that of ... READ MORE
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