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Plant
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2000 - Fremont's Clematis
Clematis fremontii
A Plains clematis that grows like a herbaceous perennial. It
has a non-vining habit, 20" x 12" with stems
emerging in clusters. Attractive 1" urn-shaped flowers
with thick blue to purple petals, blooming in May.
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Trees
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2000 Tree - Pagoda Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
Small tree with striking
horizontal multi-tiered branches. White flower clusters in
late spring. Plant in full sun or light shade in well-drained
soil. Grows to 25 feet. Hardy to zone 4.
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Shrubs
of the Year
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2000 Shrub - Chenault
Coralberry
Symphoricarpos x chenaultii
Dense low-growing shrub with
long cascading branches. Produces brightly colored pink to red
berries in fall. Grows 3 feet x 8 feet. Hardy to zone 4.
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Perennials
of the Year
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2000
Perennial - Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Drought tolerant herbaceous
perennial. Showy dark orange-red flower clusters. Plant in
full sun in a light soil. Grows 24 to 36 inches. Hardy to zone
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