shrubs & trees (w)

Shrub: Deciduous. Deer & clay tolerant. Has pretty chartreuse foliage that changes with the season. Background, border, woodland & screen plant. Good cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: ruby red, funnel-shaped flowers. Size: 4-8' x 4-9'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. (syn. W. florida 'Briant Rubidor')

Shrub: Truly a showstopper, this upright shrub becomes a tower of cascading large shell pink flowers, blooming in clusters on the entire stem. The flowers fade to a pale pinkish white, giving a lovely confetti-like feeling. Exposure: partial sun/ shade or in full sun in temperate environments. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: free-bloomer from spring-summer. Height: 48". Spread: 36". USDA Z6.

Shrub: A showstopping shrub, this upright free-bloomer showcases whole stems filled with gorgeous cherry red blossom clusters, bursting against lush green-bronze foliage. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Height: 4'. Width: 24". USDA Z6.

Shrub: Evergreen perennial that is very wind tolerant. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Gopher resistant. Nice in combination with lavenders. Bloom color: white. Height: 3-6 feet. Width: 1.5-3 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. Hardy to 20 degrees or below. USDA Z9.