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Although individual plants grow to only about 8\" tall, Pennsylvania sedge is capable of spreading to form carpets of lush grassy foliage up to 4-5' wide in only a few seasons. \u003cem\u003eCarex pensylvanica\u003c\/em\u003e's versatility in the landscape also led to its status as a Top Performer in the Mt. Cuba Center trial gardens for \u003cem\u003eCarex\u003c\/em\u003e for the Mid-Atlantic region, scoring a 4.3 and 4.2 respectively for shade and sun performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarex pennsylvania\u003c\/em\u003e typically grows in small clumps of fine, grass-like foliage that is semi-evergreen or evergreen in most climates. Its low profile and slow-spreading nature make a great choice for underplanting larger shrubs and for container growing, though it can also be massed together for beds and lawn areas. 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Native along the Atlantic coast from New York to Florida and west to Mississippi, \u003cem\u003eCalycanthus floridus \u003c\/em\u003eis perhaps best known for its tropical-looking brownish maroon to red flowers that bloom on the ends of branches at irregular times throughout the spring and summer. Both leaves and flowers are pleasantly aromatic, with most people describing the smell as fruity and spicy, and with others comparing the scent to Juicy Fruit gum. Large, showy flowers are not the only ornamental draw, however, as \u003cem\u003eCalycanthus floridus\u003c\/em\u003e foliage also turns to an attractive golden yellow color in the fall, adding multi-season appeal alongside its ecological value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweetshrub flowers are attractive to a variety of butterflies, like the unique saddleback caterpillar moth (\u003cem\u003eAcharia stimulea\u003c\/em\u003e) which uses the tree as a host during its larval stage. In addition to moths, butterflies, and caterpillars, \u003cem\u003eCalycanthus floridus \u003c\/em\u003eattracts a number of other insects, including several species of beetles, which it attracts to with the same spicy smell the plant is named for to assist with pollination in a process called cantharophily. This process, where flowers are pollinated almost exclusively by beetles, is uncommon among plants and hints at this species' unique flower adaptations and appearance, just like magnolias, which also rely on beetles for pollination. \u003cem\u003eCalycanthus floridus\u003c\/em\u003e prefers full sun or partial shade, and sites with moist, well-draining soils, although it is also tolerant to heavier clay soils, occasional flooding, and full shade conditions. 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This plant's common name, New Jersey tea, was coined during the era of the American revolutionary war because its leaves were used as a native substitute for imported tea. New Jersey tea features glossy, fragrant leaves and numerous clusters of bright white flowers in the mid to late summer which attract a wide variety of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCeanothus americanus\u003c\/em\u003e prefers partial to full sun and medium to dry, well-draining soils;  deep tap roots make this shrub drought tolerant, but this comes at the cost of becoming difficult to move once established and making New Jersey tea susceptible to root rot if planted in clay soils or low spots in the landscape. Although many fragrant species are deer and rabbit resistant, New Jersey tea is unfortunately susceptible to deer and rabbit damage, but as a food source for these mammals, as well as pollinators and game birds, its ecological value as a food source is obvious and widespread. \u003cem\u003eCeanothus americanus\u003c\/em\u003e makes for an excellent low-growing shrub selection for a variety of home garden locations, and makes for a unique statement piece with some interesting botanical history, especially when its flowers are in full bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unity Sourced","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":47717853856019,"sku":"Ceanam#3","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":48901329289491,"sku":"Ceanam#5","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3283\/8419\/files\/Ceanothus_americanus_flowers_800x800_cc40be69-9975-4263-a43e-4788050b460b.jpg?v=1749664145"},{"product_id":"ilex-verticillata-southern-gentleman-male-winterberry","title":"Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' (Male Winterberry)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn extremely hardy late-blooming male holly with dense, rich green foliage on an upright, rounded form. It does not set fruit but serves as an excellent pollenizer for late-flowering female southern hollies, such as Sparkleberry, Winter Red, and Winter Gold. Plant one male for every five female plants. A wonderful background shrub. Deciduous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIlex verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Southern Gentleman'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is a popular male winterberry holly cultivar that functions as a late-season male pollinator for female \u003cem\u003eIlex verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e cultivars like \u003ca title=\"Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' (Winterberry)\" href=\"https:\/\/unitychurchhillnursery.com\/products\/ilex-verticillata-winter-red-winterberry?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=winter+red\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/unitychurchhillnursery.com\/products\/ilex-verticillata-winter-red-winterberry?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=winter+red\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e'Winter Red'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' (Winterberry)\" href=\"https:\/\/unitychurchhillnursery.com\/products\/ilex-verticillata-winter-gold-winterberry?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=winter+gold\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/unitychurchhillnursery.com\/products\/ilex-verticillata-winter-gold-winterberry?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=winter+gold\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e'Winter Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e, or any other cultivar with summer blooms, when placed within 50'. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThough it will not bear fruit itself, this cultivar's inconspicuous white flowers play a crucial role in getting the best results from the female varieties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNoted for its attractive summer foliage rather than fall and winter berries, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eas well as its hardiness, 'Southern Gentleman' has deciduous, glossy green ovular foliage without the harsh spines of some holly species, and begins to lose its leaves after the first fall. 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American elderberry can be found in many areas of eastern North America, but especially along streams and marshes, and within moist forests and disturbed agricultural areas. American elderberry tolerates a wide variety of soil conditions and light conditions, but prefers slightly acidic, organically rich, moist soil. In ideal soil conditions, plants may reproduce by suckering growth and will form thickets if the suckers are not removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSambucus canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e, and elderberries in general, are perhaps best known for their showy, lacecap clusters of fragrant white flowers which bloom in early summer. Sambucus flowers are favorites of butterflies and other pollinators, and turn to profuse clusters of their namesake purple-black berries that are attractive to birds; berries are also are edible when properly prepared. 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