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| American Cranberrybush | Viburnum opulus var. americanum | Not actually related to the cranberry, this mounding deciduous shrub does produce edible, is somewhat bitter, berries. Lobed leaves resemble those of the maple and may turn purplish in the fall. Clusters of pure white flowers in the spring give way to bright red berries that have been used in jams and jellies. This shrub is native to swamps and bogs, and although it is tolerant of many soil types, needs consistent water. |
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| Blue Bouquet Speedwell | Veronica spicata 'Blue Bouquet' | Clump-forming perennial with ascending, tapered spikes dark violet blossoms during early summer. Dark green leaves are lance-shaped and grow on short stems Prefers full sun and well drained soil. A great cut flower. Attracts bees and butterflies. |
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| Bowles Dwarf Periwinkle | Vinca minor 'La Grave' | Low-growing, evergreen perennial. Stems become somewhat woody overtime. Produces large 2" violet-blue flowers in early-spring to autumn. May be somewhat aggresive, but this variety is less so than the species. Will tolerate a wide variety of soil but prefers moderate amounts of water in protected areas. |
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| Burkwood Viburnum | Viburnum x burkwoodii | Tall semi-evergreen multi-stemmed shrub. Flowers appear in spring and resemble large snowballs. Buds are pink and open with white flowers. May produce red-black berries in late summer to early fall. Can withstand some drought but prefers regular watering. |
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| Concord Grape | Vitis labrusca 'Concord' | One of the oldest cultivated and favorite of grapes. This variety was discovered in Concord, Massachusetts. Inconspicuous fragrant green flowers appear in spring and lead to bunches of dark purple seeded grapes. To maximize fruit production training, pruning, and regular spraying are required. Consult your local extension agency for specific instructions. Fruit is great used for jams, jellies, juices, and wines. Vines do have ornamental value as well. Grow in sheltered area with well drained soils and moderate watering. |
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| Gertrude Jekyll Dwarf Periwinkle | Vinca minor f. alba 'Gertrude Jekyll' | Low-growing, dense, groundcover. Profuse snow white flowers appear in early-spring continuing through summer. Moderate grower. Dark green foliage grows thickly and competes with weeds. Interplant with bulbs for a great spring look. Good choice for stabilizing slopes. |
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| Giant Silver Mullein | Verbascum bombyciferum | Slightly invasive biennial immigrant from Eurasia. Produces a rosette of very woolly, silvery-gray leaves the first year. A large flowering spike of dull yellow flowers bolts the second year reaching anywhere from 3-6 feet in height. Not overly invasive but can get out of control if not attended. |
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| Himrod Grape | Vitis 'Himrod' | American early ripening grape variety. Inconspicuous fragrant green flowers appear in spring and lead to bunches of white seedless grapes maturing to yellow. To maximize fruit production training, pruning, and regular spraying are required. Consult your local extension agency for specific instructions. Fruit is great for eating and making raisins. Vines do have ornamental value as well. Grow in sheltered area with well drained soils and moderate watering. |
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| Honey Dijon Verbascum | Verbascum 'Honey Dijon' | Clumping herbaceous perennial with large, coarse, dark-green leaves that grow basally. Peach to honey-gold flowers with plum colored centers bloom profusely in spikes in spring and early summer. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils. |
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| Nannyberry | Viburnum lentago | Large multi-stemmed shrub which can be grown as a small single stemmed tree with extensive pruning. Bears cymes of white non-fragrant flowers turning to dark blue to black berries. Berries are edible and can be used in jams and jellies. Glossy dark green leaves are finely serrated on the edges. Fall color is variable. Plant in well-drained soils. Tolerates low water situations but prefers more water. |
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| Niagara Grape | Vitis 'Niagara' | American grape variety with inconspicuous fragrant green flowers appear in spring and lead to bunches of seeded white grapes ripening midseason. To maximize fruit production training, pruning, and regular spraying are required. Consult your local extension agency for specific instructions. Fruit is great for eating, wines and jellies. Vines do have ornamental value as well. Grow in sheltered area with well drained soils and moderate watering. |
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| Purple Dwarf Periwinkle | Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' | Low-growing, dense, spreading perennial. Abundant rosy-purple flowers begin blooming in early-spring and last until autumn. Dark green foliage forms spreading mats that will compete with weeds. Moderate pruning of new shoots will prevent the plant from becoming too invasive. |
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| Purple Mullein | Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' | Clump-forming perennial with beautiful, deep-purple flowers blooming in May and continuing into August. Large, crinkly leaves grow from a basal rosette. Fairly easy to grow and adaptable to many soil types and drought. |
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| Red Fox Speedwell | Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs' | Herbaceous perennial with spikes of rose red flowers that bloom in mid to late-spring and make excellent cut flowers. Attractive dark green foliage grows in compact clumps. Remove dead flowers to promote further blooming. |
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| Showy Goldeneye | Viguiera multiflora | One of Utah's native plants, this one provides cheery summer color and works well for informal native to prairy plantings. It will grow to about 6 inches tall and will flower the first year. Under ideal conditions it can be aggressive, but it is easily controlled. The small, golden, daisy-like flowers continue from July to September. |
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| Southern Charm Verbascum | Verbascum 'Southern Charm' | Short-lived, clump-forming, erect perennial. Forms a basal rosette of silvery-green foliage. 2-3 foot tall flowering stems arise out of the middle of the plant and grow profuse pink, cream, rose, and lavender flowers. Although short lived, it will reseed and retain a presence in the garden. Plant in well-drained soils. Do not overwater. |
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| Sunny Border Blue Speedwell | Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue' | Showy clump-forming perennial. Dark-green, lance-shaped leaves have a wrinkled appearance. Tall spikes of violet blue flowers appear in late-spring and last through the summer. Removing spent blooms will promote additional flowering. Makes a great cut-flower. Grow in average, well-drained soils. |
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| Turkish Speedwell | Veronica liwanensis | Low-growing, slowly spreading perennial groundcover. Plant Select winner for 1997. Tiny oval leaves are dark green and form a dense mat of dark green foliage. Clusters of small, light-blue flowers bloom throughout the spring. Tolerant of many soil types and drought. |
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| Van Houtte Spirea | Spiraea x vanhouttei | Arching deciduous shrub. Produces profuse clusters of pure-white, bowl-shaped clusters in early summer. Dark-green, 3-5 lobed leaves are coarsely toothed. Plant in well-drained soils. Prefers moderate amounts of water. Do not overwater. |
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| Vancouver Jade Kinnikinnick | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Vancouver Jade' | Low-growing mat-forming evergreen shrub that spreads more readily and is more disease resistant than the species. Shiny leathery dark green leaves may become reddish-brown during the winter. White flowers tinged with pink appear in spring. Red berries are eaten by birds but not recommended for human consumption. Extremely winter hardy. Tolerates poor soil. |
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