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Plants of the Week – June 25

This hydrangea is incredible!  Really, Hydrangea arborescens IncrediballTM is one of the few hydrangeas left with a nice display after this past week’s intense heat.  It truly is incredible, with an intensive spread of flower heads which can reach up to 12”.  Not only...

Plants of the Week – June 18

Many species of Hypericum have been used since ancient days as a treatment for wounds.  It is said that Hypericum used to be collected on St. John’s day and burned to ward off evil spirits, hence its common name, creeping St. John’s wort.  Today, however, you would...

Plants of the Week – June 4

Kalmia latifolia is special to Pennsylvania as it is our state flower.  This broadleaved evergreen shrub is frequently found growing in our woodland providing a brilliant display of color by mid-June.  For the most part, Kalmia species have an upright habit and as the...