Shrubs

Philadelphus x virginalis   Other Name virginal mock orange   Sun Requirements full sun, part sun   Bloom Period and Seasonal Color late spring to early summer in different shades of white   Mature Height x Spread 6 to 10 feet x 8 to 10 feet   Added Benefits attracts beneficials, drought tolerant   This large shrub is a prized, late spring bloomer with its single or double petaled, white flowers. Its claim to fame is the sweet, orange-like scent of the flowers that bees and butterflies love as well. When in flower this fast...

Kalmia latifolia   Other Name calico bush   Sun Requirements full sun, part sun, part shade   Bloom Period and Seasonal Color Spring in colors such as white, pink, red and bi colors   Mature Height x Spread 5 to 12 feet x 5 to 6 feet   Added Benefits attracts beneficial, drought tolerant, native   Mountain laurel is a broad leaf evergreen that grows and flowers well in full sun to part shade, making it a versatile shrub in the landscape. The broad, dark green leaves provide interest all year long. In spring clusters of...

Learn how to grow ninebark shrubs including information on varieties. Listen to podcast: podcast transcript Physocarpus opulifolius   Other Name Atlantic ninebark   Sun Requirements full sun, part sun, part shade   Bloom Period and Seasonal Color Late spring and early summer with whitish- pink flowers and reddish fruits in the fall. Reddish peeling bark has a winter interest as well.   Mature Height x Spread 5 to 10 feet x 6 to 8 feet   Added Benefits attracts beneficials, native, drought tolerant   This attractive, native,...

Learn how to grow clethra or pepperbush including the best varieties. Listen to podcast: podcast transcript How to Grow: Pepperbush Clethra alnifolia   Other Name Summersweet   Sun Requirements full sun, part sun, part shade   Bloom Period and Seasonal Color Mid to late summer with white or pink flowers and yellow fall foliage color   Mature Height x Spread 5 to 8 feet x 4 to 6 feet   Added Benefits attracts beneficials, native, fall color   This common, native shrub is often found in moist woodland areas because it tolerates...