LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MANAGEMENT
PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Founded in 1827 , PHS uses horticulture to advance health and well-being . www . PHSonline . org bottlebush-like flowers with a sweet fragrance . In the fall , the narrow leaves turn a vibrant red to purple , and in the winter the stems have purple tints . Planting information : Full sun to part shade and tolerant of both dry conditions and very wet conditions .
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Rhus aromatica ‘ Gro-low ’ Rhus aromatica ‘ Gro-low ’ is a great native shrub for tough conditions . Like other members of the Sumac genus , it has proved to be relatively deer resistant . It has fantastic orange-red fall color and clusters of fruits in the fall that are attractive to wildlife . By nature , it is a low spreading shrub that can also be effectively used as a ground cover to help stabilize the soil on slopes and hillsides . Planting information : full sun , part shade , medium water , deer resistant .
Itea virgnica ‘ Henry ’ s Garnet ’ Itea virgnica ‘ Henry ’ s Garnet ’ is a versatile native shrub for both dry and very wet conditions . This is one of the very best of all the flowering shrubs . In the spring , there are gooseneck , white ,
Platanus x acerfolia Exclamation ! For over a century , the London planetree has been a classic tree in the urban landscape , prized for its grand proportions , pollution tolerance , and beautiful exfoliating bark . Exclamation ! is an improved cultivar ; lightly fruiting , upright pyramidal habit , and most importantly , resistance to anthracnose , which causes premature foliage drop . Grows 60 feet . Planting information : full sun , part sun , shade , high water , medium water , low water .
Pycnanthemum muticum Pycnanthemum muticum is a tough pollinator plant that will take almost all conditions in the landscape . This
species of mountain mint spreads by underground stems , making it a great perennial choice for areas where large masses are of value . The fragrant stems , leaves and flowering bracts have a greyish cast . It is one of the few truly deer-resistant perennials , and it is in the “ best of the best ” class with regard to attracting a myriad of pollinators . Planting information : Full sun , tolerates dry and drought-like conditions , deer resistant .
Hydrangea paniculata Bobo A diminutive variety , this heavily flowering shrub features large conical clusters of white flowers beginning in midsummer , which fade to pink and persist into the fall . Blooms on new wood , so tolerant of hard freezes and over pruning . A great choice for the front of the border or in a container . Grows 30-36 inches . Planting information : full sun , part shade , medium water , deer resistant . SFM
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