Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (Red Twig Dogwood)

White blooms in upright panicles are followed by brown seed capsules on glossy dark green foliage that turns to shades of yellow/golden brown in fall. Mounded habit.

Blooms mid to late summer
3-4′ tall x 4-5′ spread
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Fragrant

Rosy red petals with a creamy midrib and green throat rise high above full evergreen foliage. Slow growth rate.

The common name comes from the fact that each flower only lasts for no more than 24 hours- they open in the morning and wither before the following evening- some to be replaced by another flower on the same scape.

Blooms mid-summer
2 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
Diploid
Rebloomer
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Fragrant
Salt tolerant

(Summerific® Series) Large dinnerplate-sized blooms of glossy, deep scarlet red grow on compact glossy deep green foliage. Fast growth rate.

Blooms mid-summer to fall
4 ft tall x 4-5 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Humidity tolerant
Long blooming
Deciduous

Known for their large flower heads, these shrubs and their abundant blooms bring a touch of charm and whimsy to any backyard or garden. This variety produces rounded flower clusters that change from solid green to fuchsia, or violet-blue, depending on the pH of the soil, and green foliage. Slow growth rate.

Blooms early summer
3-4 ft tall x 4-5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Salt Tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Deciduous
Rebloomer

This herbaceous perennial features creeping vines bearing bright yellow coin-shaped leaves that form a leafy mat that spreads by rhizomes. Will likely kill off other groundcovers. Moderate growth rate.

Blooms early to mid-summer
0.25-0.5 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -10°F (-23.3°C)
Groundcover

Light blue, sweet fruit, white blooms, dark glossy green leaves, red in fall, blooms mid spring, fruit ripens mid summer, 5-8 ft tall x 5-8 ft wide, full sun to partial shade, deciduous, acidic.