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Oct 28, 2013 3:15 PM CST
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Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
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I love to add a new Evergreen every year so I can add Winter Interest. Winters are so drab and boring, I just really need some color. Also looking for suggestions!


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Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Nov 1, 2013 5:05 AM CST
Name: Susan
Southeast NE (Zone 5b)
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That's beautiful. What is it!
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Nov 1, 2013 5:46 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
Bee Lover Dahlias Butterflies Hostas Birds Lilies
It's' Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica)'' very easy to grow, never fussy.
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Nov 2, 2013 4:29 AM CST
Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)
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It's pretty boring here in winter.
The Oakleaf Hydrangeas turn purple but leaves are gone by December.
Nice Bamboo Virginiarose.
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Nov 2, 2013 4:53 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
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Thank you! Here is a good one for winter interest because of the bright purple berries, Beautyberry.


Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Nov 3, 2013 3:10 AM CST
Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)
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great color ,wish they were hardy here.
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Nov 3, 2013 3:22 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
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This variety is supposed to be hardy to zone 6 as well as American Beautyberry, Purple Beautyberry and Welche's Pink Beautyberry. Seems like you might do ok with these if you mulch them well and/or plant them near foundation on south side?
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Nov 3, 2013 5:46 PM CST
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Name: Clint Brown
Medina, TN (Zone 7b)
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This Sumac grows on the side of the roads here. I really want some of the cultivar 'Tiger Eye Gold'. I love the color! I guess this would be more for Fall interest.

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Nov 3, 2013 6:04 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
Bee Lover Dahlias Butterflies Hostas Birds Lilies
Beautiful color! I love the cotton also. Green Grin! Here is something that grows on the side of our interstates also some Burning bush from a Doctors office. Winter interest?

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Nov 3, 2013 6:09 PM CST
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Name: Bob
Vernon N.J. (Zone 6b)
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Jo Ann the Beautyberry does fine by me. I know you are a bit north of me but we are both 6a.
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Nov 4, 2013 3:11 AM CST
Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)
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Good to know.Thanks Bob.
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Nov 4, 2013 7:08 AM CST
Name: Michele Roth
N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b, and F (Zone 9b)
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Actually, the sumac does provide some nice winter color, too. Thumbs up

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Nov 4, 2013 8:38 AM CST
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Name: Clint Brown
Medina, TN (Zone 7b)
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I love those plants. They should be grown more!
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Nov 4, 2013 8:56 AM CST
Name: Michele Roth
N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b, and F (Zone 9b)
I'm always on my way out the door..
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Forum moderator Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Dog Lover Cottage Gardener
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clintbrown said:I love those plants. They should be grown more!


Yep. The non-poisonous ones, at least. When I was young I suffered a serious case of poisoning that led to a high fever delirium...not to mention the agony of the skin lesions. So beware of plants in the wild until you know for sure.
http://www.poison-sumac.org/

Ours grows wherever it wishes...regardless. Hilarious! Even though I know what we have isn't poisonous, I still won't touch it! *Blush*
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Nov 4, 2013 9:48 AM CST
Name: Susan
Southeast NE (Zone 5b)
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My Bluebeard Caryopteris incana Sunshine Blue is still looking good after a couple frosts. This will be my first winter with it, so not sure how long it will hold the gold color. Sante daisy is still blooming Nov 3. It has done great for the first year and has grown large enough that I will probably divide it in the spring.
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The Seven Sons Tree, Heptacodium miconioides had white flower on it in late summer and a few are still blooming, but most are now showing the red bracts.
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The miscanthus giganteus is about 14' tall and the leaves are turning a nice gold. It will look good until it gets a very heavy damp snow.

A couple other onamental grasses do a good job of hiding my compost bins. The one in front is Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'.

Not sure how long Ascot Rainboe euphorbia will look good, but for now it is adding color.
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Nov 4, 2013 12:03 PM CST
Name: Jennifer
48036 MI (Zone 6b)
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Last year my Ascot Raibow looked good the whole year round! I love it so much I bought another this year!

My Miscanthus giganteus has become a huge pain! I have three stands of it. I have hacked down one stand already. I have plans to take down the rest next weekend weather permitting. In the spring I am divesting of two of the stands.
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Nov 4, 2013 12:04 PM CST
Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Cat Lover Heucheras Hellebores Container Gardener
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I have Ascot Rainbow on my wishlist, great to see yours in our zone
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Nov 4, 2013 3:08 PM CST
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Name: Clint Brown
Medina, TN (Zone 7b)
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Yucca 'Color Guard' looks good all the time.
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Nov 4, 2013 3:45 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
Bee Lover Dahlias Butterflies Hostas Birds Lilies
Yes, I bought two in the spring from GHS and I am waiting for them to get big enough to plant out in yard. What is that hairy stuff on yours? Can't you comb your hair somewhere else? Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Nov 4, 2013 4:38 PM CST
Name: Michele Roth
N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b, and F (Zone 9b)
I'm always on my way out the door..
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Forum moderator Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Dog Lover Cottage Gardener
Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Identifier Organic Gardener Keeps Horses Hummingbirder Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
Rolling on the floor laughing , Susan!

I think they're like us in that respect; we gain more silver fuzz as we age. Whistling
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