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| American Linden | Tilia americana | Large deciduous tree with a pyramidal form when young, becoming more upright with age. Large, dark-green, heart-shaped leaves may scorch in extremely dry years without permanently damaging the tree. Requires some pruning to maintain an acceptable branching structure. June brings abundant small, white, extremely fragrant blossoms. Plant in areas with room to spread. Tolerates occasional drought and slightly alkaline soils. |
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| Bald Cypress | Taxodium distichum | Tall conical cone bearing tree growing more broad with age. Although this conifer appears to be evergreen during the summer, it loses its needles in the fall and winter making it deciduous. Can be found growing naturally in swampy areas but tolerates less water and somewhat dry conditions. Prefers acidic soil and should not be planted in soils with a pH higher than 7.5. Attractive bright green needles are quite flat and turn a bronze brown in the fall before falling off the tree. The base of the trunk is quite broad, even in youth and may form knobby "knees" in especially wet areas. |
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| Elfin Thyme | Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' | Very low-growing ground cover that forms a dense mat of foliage. Although seldom seen, lavender-pink flowers sometimes appear in mid to late-spring. Grows best in well drained soil in full sun. Suitable for planting in paving crevices, walkways and rock gardens. Will tolerates some traffic. |
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| Fame Flower | Talinum calycinum | Clump forming perennial native to Missouri. Often found in large colonies in the wild. 5-8 petaled rose pink to red flowers appear in summer. Flowers open at noon and remain open until mid-afternoon. Leaves are narrow and succulent. Well-drained soils are necessary. Ideal for rock gardens. |
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| Germander | Teucrium chamaedrys | A perennial evergreen subshrub with small dark green leaves. Bears pale pink to deep purple flowers in late summer. Small oak-like leaves are dark green and glossy on top and gray underneath. May be cut to within 1-2 in of ground level in spring, to maintain compact habit. Prefers full sun. |
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| Golden Banner | Thermopsis lanceolata | Rhizomatous perennial native to Asia. Lupine like spikes of bright yellow flowers bloom in late-spring. This relative of the pea has dark green foliage and will spread somewhat. May take a few years to reach its maximum size. Prefers moderately moist and fertile soils. |
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| Golden Creeping Thyme | Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus' | Aromatic, spreading subshrub or perennial. Small, yellow-green, oblong leaves smell faintly of lemon when crushed. Lavender pink blooms appear in summer. Works well in rock gardens and in between paving stones. Requires full sun and well-drained soils. |
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| Greenspire Littleleaf Linden | Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' | Medium to large deciduous tree with pyramidal or oval form. Darkl green heart shaped leaves turn yellow in the fall. Abundant intensely fragrant white to cream flowers bloom in the summer followed by small hard round seeds. Does not require much maintenance and is tolerant of drought and alkaline soils. Extreme drought may cause some burning in the leaves. |
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| Hartington Silver Thyme | Thymus 'Hartington Silver' | Mat-forming perennial with green leaves lined on the edges with cream-colored variegations. Clusters of tiny pink flowers bloom in the late-spring. Can be planted in rock walls or along flagstone pathways. Also works well as a lawn replacement if densely planted. |
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| Hetz Midget Arborvitae | Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' | Low-growing, mounded evergreen shrub. Grown for it's foliage, this shrub has blue-green scale-like foliage that grows in flat bunches. Tolerates alkaline soils. |
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| Lemon Thyme | Thymus citriodorus | Bushy, woody-based perennial commonly cultivated for herbal uses. Tiny ovate leaves emit a strong citrus scent when brushed or bruised. Leaves are most aromative in the summer just before the lilac blue flowers emerge. Tolerates poor soils and prefers dry conditions. Avoid shade or overly wet soils. |
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| Mauve Creeping Thyme | Thymus praecox | Mat-forming, spreading evergreen perennial groundcover. Primarily grown for ornamental value due to the variable aromatic quality of the leaves. Small lance-shaped leaves are dark green in summer growing purple-tinged through the winter. Abundant small tubular pink flowers cover the plant throughout the in late-spring and early-summer. Does not tolerate overwatering. |
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| Mother of Thyme | Thymus serpyllum | Woody-based, mat-forming, aromatic perennial. Tiny blue-green leaves are covered by clusters of tiny pink flowers during the summer. Not commonly used for culinary purposes due to unreliable strength of scent. Requires very little water once established. |
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| Mountain Goldenbanner | Thermopsis montana | Often called "False Lupine," the flowers of this perennial resemble lupines. Stalks of yellow flowers bloom in early-spring followed by fuzzy pea-like pods. Leaves consist of three leaflets and are mid-green in color. Some parts of this plant are rumored to be poisonous. |
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| Navajo Tea | Thelesperma ambiguum | Bushy, mounded perennial native to the western United States. Also called Colorado Greenthread as a description of its very thin bright green leaves. Yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom profusely in late May to June. Requires minimal amounts of water once established. Avoid overwatering. |
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| Painted Daisy | Tanacetum coccineum | Upright growing herbaceous perennial. Lacy dark-green leaves grow in thick clumps with red to dark-pink flowers growing on tall stems. Blooms profusely in late-spring and will rebloom in the fall if dead flowers are removed. Flowers perform well as cut flowers and will work in bouquets. Prefers organic soils and adequate water. |
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| Partridge Feather | Tanacetum densum subsp. amani | Mound-forming semi-evergreen perennial with soft silvery feather-like foliage on downy white stems. Numerous yellow daisy-like flowers bloom in early-summer. Very tolerant of heat and drought. Requires well-drained soils. Great choice for planting in rock gardens and other sunny positions. |
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| Pink Chintz Thyme | Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' | Woody-based, mat-forming, aromatic perennial. Tiny olive-green leaves are covered by clusters of salmon pink flowers during the summer. Not commonly used for culinary purposes due to unreliable strength of scent. Requires very little water once established. |
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| Pink Ripple Thyme | Thymus 'Pink Ripple' | Low-growing evergreen perennial with lemon-scented foliage. Small oval leaves are a comely mid to light-green. Clusters of tiny salmon pink flowers bloom in late-spring. Works well as a groundcover or along pathways and rock walls. |
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| Red Creeping Thyme | Thymus serpyllum var. coccineus | Mat forming, aromatic, evergreen perennial with finely hairy, trailing stems. Used as a ground cover, for rock gardens and a great substitute for turf. Blooms clusters of reddish-pink flowers in late spring. Handles some traffic. Not for culinary use. Prefers full sun to part shade. |
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