Bucks County Pa Gardening Helpers 267 218 6895

Bucks County Pa Gardening Helpers 267 218 6895 Visits Highland Hill Farm http://www.seedlingsrus.com Aronia - Chokeberry - Grows in North America, especially in the eastern section. The Chokeberry does well in zones five through nine. This is another member of the pome - fruit family. Even though there are only three deciduous members, this tree is still a popular choice. It does like partial shade but has been known to survive in sunny locations. The Chokeberry will adapt to most soil types. The highlight of this little family, is in late summer and fall when shiny, rich colored red berries appear. In spring, tiny flowers emerge that have a similarity to apple blossoms. A great specie as an accent.

Artemisia - Wormwood - A large genus of evergreen and deciduous shrubs that do well in the northern hemisphere. They are also native in Europe and temperate Asia. In the United States the Wormwood will grow well in zones four through ten. The Wormwood is used in gardens and landscapes for its soft foliage, and many varieties are fragrant. They prefer a sunny location and well-drained soil. This is a great family to create a border in a garden.

Ascalepias - Milkweed - Native to South, Central, and North America. The Milkweed does well in zones nine through twelve. The leaves are long and narrow and produce a milky sap. Some varieties blossom with bright orange and yellow flowers. They are either deciduous or evergreen in the tropical regions. The Milkweed loves full sun and needs well-drained soil. Looks stunning in mass planting.

Aurinia - This family has seven species of biennials and evergreens. It is native to southern Europe, Ukraine and Turkey. It will grow in zones four through nine in the United States. The Aurinina is a small, spreading, and mound forming plant. In the springtime it produces clumps of yellow or white flowers. Aurinia prefers full sun and light well-drained soil. Some varieties are Tom Thumb, Argentea, Citrina, and Gold Dust. The species are frost hardy and look sensational around dry-stone walls, and planted throughout decorative rocks.

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