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Idaho Magenta Locust
Bearded Iris
Autumn Joy Sedum
Snapdragon
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Idaho Magenta Locust

Common name: Idaho Magenta Locust
Botanical name: Robinia 'Idahoensis'

This tree will grow 40' tall by 30' wide and has small, light green leaves with clusters of bright magenta fragrant flowers that bloom in spring. Leaves turn yellow in fall and then drop. This upward arching tree tolerates heat as well as cold. Idaho Locust prefers full to part sun and well draining soil. This variety has no seed pods.

Bearded Iris

Common name: Bearded Iris
Botanical name: Iris x germanica Hybrids

This perennial will grow 1'-3' tall and has medium sized, blue green leaves with flowers of very diverse colors that bloom in spring. It needs well draining soil and full sun. Many are fragrant and rebloom several times a year. Plant rhizomes in Sept or Oct. They need water once a week during the hot spells. Top dress with compost and gypsum in January and August.

Autumn Joy Sedum

Common name: Autumn Joy Sedum
Botanical name: Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

Noted as the finest of all upright Sedums, Autumn Joy Sedum produces from its sturdy stems, a variety of flower heads with an umbrella-like shape, whose color changes from pink to a rosy-red shade. This plant loses its leaves in the winter. This plant does best when grown in full sun or otherwise light shade, and is a fine asset to beds and borders.

Snapdragon

Common name: Snapdragon
Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus

This annual will grow 1'-3' tall and has dark green leaves accented by red, orange, yellow, pink, and white flowers.