
This shrub grows up to 8 feet tall and will produce yellow-green flowers from March to May. Its leaves will give off a spicy odor when crushed and is a fragrant addition to your garden.
The pussy willow is loved by children and is often used in spring floral arrangements, both dried and fresh. The pussies are actually the male flowers, called catkins, which open in early spring before the leaves appear. |
So beloved are lilacs that they were one of the first plants that early settlers brought to America. |
Blue Mist, Bluebeard, Blue Spirea or Caryopteris--whatever you want to call it, this delightful late-summer bloomer is a magnet for butterflies and a big asset in the late-summer border. Caryopteris has true blue flowers and is hardy, tough and easy to grow. |