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Spirea - Dakota Goldcharm®
Dakota Goldcharm® Spirea, spiraea japonica 'Mertyann', has showy golden foliage that is accented by bright pink flowers blooming in early summer, repeating through the remainder of the season. The plant also likes mulch and summer watering. The foliage emerges bronze, turns yellow-gold in summer and develops a pink-red fall color. This mounded shrub grows 15-18 inches tall with 2-3 foot spread. Certainly a plant to locate at the front of a planting bed, otherwise it will be lost among the taller perennials and shrubs. Dakota Goldcharm Spirea is more or less a miniature version of Goldflame or Goldmound Spirea, with foliage that starts a deep red, fading to a yellowish green by late spring. Since it is so small, it can also be used as a groundcover. It prefers loamy soil with full to partial sun. Spireas are among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow since they are tolerant of many soils except extremely wet. ... get more information
Sumac - Smooth Usually in clumps of several to many individuals in a clone, rarely more than 25 stems in one clone. Sumac will often be found within the first year following fire. Smooth sumac is a short-lived pioneer, which reproduces clonally via root suckers. Seed production is moderately abundant, and seeds are dispersed by birds. Growth is rapid. Lifespan is about 20-30 years, though clones can persist for centuries. Fruit is important as winter bird food. This is an important deer browse species. It is suited to group plantings in small to large yards. |
