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Michigan Holly

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Michigan holly's red berries make it an attractive winter plant. The shrub's green leaves turn yellow in fall. The holly's red berries last through winter, if not eaten by birds. Learn about this accent plant.

Mock Orange

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Mock orange is loaded with white, fragrant flowers. Makes a great shrubbery boarder or informal hedge. Learn about this flowering shrub.

Pieris

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The pieris, a small-flowered shrub with evergreen leaves, is popular for foundation planting in every season. Learn to care for this versatile plant.

Rhododendron

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Rhododendrons are shrubs that come in many diverse species, varying in size with colorful trumpet flowers. Learn how rhododendrons thrive.

Rosemary

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Rosemary, a shrub, decorates gardens as potted plants, hedges, or ground cover. Learn about rosemary and its uses as a culinary plant.

Weeping Willow

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Weeping willows are wide, tall trees with curtains of drooping branches. Plant trees near ponds or lakes. Learn about this beautiful tree.

Aster, Michaelmas Daisy

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Aster, or michaelmas daisy, is a North American flower. You'll find garden asters in many sizes and colors. Learn about these perennial flowers.

Astilbe, Garden Spirea

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Astibles, or garden spireas, are perennials with fernlike foliage, feathery plumes and long panicles. Learn to grow astilbe.

Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego-Tea

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Bergamot, or bee balm or oswego-tea, are perennials that are constant garden favorites. Learn about these butterfly and hummingbird flowers.

Bleeding Heart

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Bleeding heart, a perennial flower, has fernlike foliage and heart-shaped pendant pink or white flowers. Find out about this Dicentra favorite.