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Soon, I discovered Morton Arboretum in nearby Lisle, Ill., and it became a welcome haven. Get savvy on topics ranging from urban landscaping to environmentalism to culinary delights.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
The U. S. National Arboretum - Gardens for all, 85 years young
It encompasses much more than you might think from the humble name "herb garden.' This is the site of the Rose Collection and all kinds of ornamentals. The research work of the USNA has similarly grown.
California
El Segundo
Seeking a plant science, landscaping superviser
I have experience in arboretum care and managing grounds maintenance crews. Customer Service / Retail Nursery: Set-up displays of seasonal plants; assist customers with locating plants; transact purchases.
United States
Pennsylvania
Native Purple Cone Flower
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains the Mast Arboretum plant collection.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Grows To: 12-24''H x 12''W
Louisiana
Merryville
Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea - 4\
Prices start at : 4.99 USD / each

Compact and well-suited for smaller landscape, in groups or as a hedge. An exceptional U.S. National Arboretum introduction. Enjoy a profusion of robust flower clusters that open white and age to pink, remaining upright even after heavy rain.
  •  Hardy Zones 5-9
  •  Mature Height: 3'
  • Brand: Hirt's Gardens
Arkansas
Bentonville
Cyclamint Louisiana Iris (Fuchsia, Midseason)
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here. A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains...
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Native To / Origin: Gardens
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
  • Grows To: 30-36''H, space at 12-18"
Louisiana
Merryville
Mexican Fire Bush, Scarlet Bush, Hummingbird Bush
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here. Hamelia is a Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently...
  • pH Range: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Native To / Origin: US-FL, Central & S America
  • Indoor Light: High
Louisiana
Merryville
1.33 Acres in Knox County
Prices start at : 36000 USD

Of waterfrontage on the Oyster River. Build your dream home in the desirable Arboretum Park Subdivision. Lot features an ideal elevated cleared building site with 189 ft. Lot has underground utilities and survey and soil test is available.
  • Area: 1.33 acres
  • Irrigated: No
Knox
Warren
Mexican Butterfly Weed (Orange) , Blood Flower, Indian Root, Swallow-wort
Prices start at : 5.99 USD

For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here. Vibrant yellow, orange, and red flowers are borne from Spring to frost on an upright to spreading perennial.
  • Deer Resistance: Seldom Bothered
  • pH Range: Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Salt Tolerance: Somewhat
  • Grows To: 4'H x 2'W
Louisiana
Merryville
4.54 Acres in Carver County
Prices start at : 355000 USD

The ultimate in privacy, sited on over 4.5 acres this 3 bed 2 bath home has been tastefully updated, new carpet and paint throughout, new light fixtures, and laminate flooring, tons of storage.
  • Area: 4.54 acres
  • Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms
  • Residence: Yes
Carver
Victoria
Giant Cigar Plant, Candy Corn Plant
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

The Giant Cigar Plant is also rated as an exceptional perennial with a perfect 5.00 score in the UGA trial gardens! For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10,11
Louisiana
Merryville
Ann Magnolia
Prices start at : 16.49 USD / each

Developed by our national arboretum, Ann blooms 2 weeks later than other magnolias to expand the magnolia season and avoid the more serious spring frosts that so often damage flower buds.
  • Spread: 8-10'
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun
  • Genus: Magnolia 'Ann'
  • Season Color: Spring, Summer
Illinois
Bloomington
13.26 Acres in Travis County
Prices start at : 500000 USD

Per Deed restrictions can be subdivided into X number of lots. Very near Lake Travis and Marinas. Incredible 14 acre estate site in gated section of Crystal Falls. Incredibly private, end of cul-de-sac ,borders creek and green space.
  • Residence: No
  • Area: 13.26 acres
Travis
Leander
Peaches and Wine Louisiana Iris (Fuchsia, Early Season)
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here. Peaches and Wine Louisiana Iris was selected as the winner of The Mary Swords Debaillon Medal in 2006, the highest award for an iris bestowed...
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
  • Grows To: 30-36''H, space at 12-18"
Louisiana
Merryville
Formosa Lily, Phillipine Lily, Taiwan Mountain Lily
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains the Mast Arboretum plant collection.
  • Grows To: 5-7'H x 12-16''W
  • Native To / Origin: Taiwan (a.k.a. Formosa)
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9, (Biennial 5,6)
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils, average moisture. Somewhat drought resistance once well-established.
Louisiana
Merryville
4 in. Pot Tonto Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia), Live Deciduous Plant, Red Flowering Tree (1-Pack)
Prices start at : 22.48 USD / each

Its size is ideal for small gardens, corner spots and even containers. It is quite ornamental with large, deep pink-red bloom panicles in mid to late summer and colorful exfoliating bark.
  •  Blooms midsummer to late summer
  •  Grows and flowers best in full sun
  •  Includes 1 plant in a 4 in. pot
  • Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.): 72
  • Blossom Color: Red
  • Water Requirements: Medium
Georgia
Atlanta
Golf Course Horticultural Manager
OSU trial gardens as well as the container trial under the leadership of Dr. Claudio Pasian  Lead 15 Master Gardener volunteers  Organized, collected and published annual trial results with picture collection  Aided...
United States
Georgia
Selected Weird Succulents- Xerosicyos danguyi
There are a lot of unusual or "weird" succulents available in cultivation, all which attract my attention. Early 'box-like' unopened flowers (left) flowers starting to open up on my own vine (right)Vines growing over surrounding vegetation in these two...
California
El Segundo
10.38 Acres in Cook County
Prices start at : 549900 USD

Horses allowed. 10 acres of private land located just West of 59 in Cook County with low property taxes. Build your dream home here and be close to I90 and The Arboretum. Great value! Driving Directions Dundee Rd between Old Sutton & Algonquin to sign...
  • Residence: No
  • Area: 10.38 acres
Cook
Barrington Hills
Arborvitae Green Giant Vs. Thuja Green Giant
Single specimen trees have a majestic appearance. The tree can also withstand winter snow and ice loads on its branches. Confusion over the name developed once the arboretum began distributing clones that it had propagated.
California
Santa Monica
Red Spider Lily, Hurricane Lily, Naked Lily, Surprise Lily, Lycoris, Naked Ladies
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Extremely easy and divides readily. Known by a variety of common names the Red Spider Lily is moderately drought resistant once well-established in the landscape but it is generally produces the best flower show where it gets average moisture.
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, well-drained soils. Does well under average garden conditions.
  • Native To / Origin: Japan, China
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 12''W
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
1.41 Acres in Cook County
Prices start at : 499000 USD

Highly rated school district 220. Neighborhood path leads directly to the South Barrington Club. Swim, fish, and sail in Lake Adalyn. Minutes to shopping and restaurants in the Arboretum of South Barrington.
  • Area: 1.41 acres
  • Irrigated: No
Cook
South Barrington
Sky Pencil Holly
Prices start at : 8.99 USD / each

Sky Pencil Holly is perfect for entryways, small gardens, tight spaces, accents, or as a narrow hedge due to its compact shape of only 1½' wide and 8' tall. No Trimming Required! Sky Pencil Holly has lustrous green leaves all year round! Introduced in...
  • Genus: Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil'
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
  • Zones: 6-8
  • Colors: Green
Illinois
Bloomington
Yellowroot, a unique native shrub (Xanthorhiza simplicissima)
Find this plant at specialty growers like these:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center site, wildflower.org, http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=XASINorth Carolina Native Plant Society site, ncwildflower.org, http://www.ncwildflower.org/plant_galleries/details/xanthorhiza-simplicissima/
California
El Segundo
Hydrangea, Ruby Slippers
Prices start at : 19.99 USD / 1 Plant

Generously supplies cut flowers, lovely fresh or dried. Hydrangea work marvels in the landscape, thanks to their amplitude, prodigious flowering, multi-seasonal interest, and overall robustness.
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Sun
  • Bloom Season: Summer
  • Ornamental Use: Borders, Cut Flowers
  • Height: 36-48 inches
  • Zone: 5-9
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Hydrangea quercifolia, Queen of Hearts
Prices start at : 19.99 USD / 1 Plant

Blooms look lovely in a vase. An altogether lovely hydrangea that flowers prodigiously, producing an abundance of large, upright 9" inflorescences that open white, before gradually transitioning to a glowy deep pink.
  • Genus: Hydrangea quercifolia
  • Height: 60-72 inches
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Planting Time: Fall, Spring
  • Bloom Season: Summer
  • Zone: 5-8
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Horticultural Manager
Part of my work at the Ohio State University besides maintaining the perennial gardens, is writing articles for our garden newspaper and our webpage, guiding tours for garden clubs and growers as well as giving presentations and teaching labs for students...
United States
Ohio