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Plant Profile: Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Repens'
'Repens' is a low-growing ground cover characterized by its glossy dark green leaves, which may remain semi-evergreen during harsh winters. While it resembles Willowleaf Cotoneaster, it reaches a height of only 1 foot and can spread up to eight feet wide. This plant is adaptable to various soil types but thrives best in loose, well-drained conditions. It is highly drought-resistant, making it an excellent choice for difficult-to-mow banks and slopes. Additionally, it grows rapidly and requires ample space to expand.
In spring, 'Repens' produces clusters of white flowers, which are later followed by vibrant red fruits that can last into the winter months. The leaves, measuring about 1 inch, are smaller than those of Willow Cotoneaster and exhibit a glossy dark green appearance, sometimes taking on a purplish tint during the colder months.
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Prostrate Willowleaf Cotoneaster, Willowleaf Cotoneaster
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Crassocephalum crepidioides
Thickhead, a member of the Asteraceae family, is a newly introduced summer annual that closely resembles the more prevalent American burnweed (Erechtites hieraciifolius (L.)). The seedlings develop a rosette of elliptical leaves with serrated edges, often featuring midveins that are slightly red. In contrast to American burnweed, the leaves of thickhead seedlings are thicker and exhibit deeper venation. As the plants mature, they can reach heights of approximately 4 feet, displaying toothed leaves that wrap around the stem. The flowers of thickhead are red and lack petals, and they tend to droop, suggesting the plants may be under moisture stress. The seeds are dispersed by the wind and can generate several generations within a single growing season. Thickhead can be controlled using a variety of broad-spectrum herbicides, although the effectiveness of these herbicides for this species is primarily based on limited experimental findings.
Redflower Ragweed, Thickhead
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Evolvulus 'Blue My Mind' ()
Blue My Mind is a compact variety of morning glory known for its striking true blue flowers and soft, silvery-green leaves. This plant is exceptionally heat-resistant, making it an ideal choice for
Evolvulus \ \ Convolvulaceae
Evolvulus glomeratus (Blue Daze, Brazillian Dwarf Morning-glory, Dwarf Morning-glory)
Evolvulus glomeratus, commonly referred to as Dwarf Morning Glory, is a delicate, non-vining herbaceous perennial that is frequently cultivated as an annual. This plant belongs to the Convolvulacea
Blue Daze, Brazillian Dwarf Morning-glory, Dwarf Morning-glory
Evolvulus \ glomeratus \ Convolvulaceae
Exochorda 'Blizzard' PP23,329 ('Blizzard' Pearlbush)
In the designation Exochorda 'Blizzard' PP23,329, the term Exochorda refers to a genus of deciduous shrubs native to China and Korea, commonly referred to as Pearlbush. The 'Blizzard' variety is a
'Blizzard' Pearlbush
Exochorda \ \ Rosaceae
Exochorda giraldii (Pearlbush)
Exochorda, commonly referred to as Pearlbush, is a genus of deciduous shrubs native to China and Korea. This plant is prized for its stunning white blossoms and appealing growth habit. The flower b
Pearlbush
Exochorda \ giraldii \ Rosaceae
Exochorda racemosa (Common Pearlbush, Pearlbush)
Pearlbush is a deciduous shrub that stands upright and blooms in spring, characterized by its loose, broad form that matches its height. This resilient plant typically grows to about 10 feet, with
Common Pearlbush, Pearlbush
Exochorda \ racemosa \ Rosaceae
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