Sharon Torello

  • Rhododendron periclymenoides

    2004 – Pinxterbloom Azalea The pinxterbloom azalea is a native, deciduous azalea that occurs naturally here at the Arboretum.  These shrubs spread via underground stems and can grow to be […]

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  • Hydrangea quercifolia

    2003 – Oakleaf Hydrangea The oakleaf hydrangea is a deciduous, mound-forming shrub that grows to a height of 4 to 8 feet with a wider spread. This coarse, irregular plant […]

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  • Solidago rugosa

    2016 – Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod Wrinkleleaf goldenrod, like other goldenrods, has a long panicle of yellow ray and disk florets characteristic of the Aster Family Asteraceae. But there are a few […]

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  • Symphyotrichum laeve

    2016 – Smooth Aster Smooth blue aster, a wildflower and a member of the Aster Family Asteraceae, is a lovely addition to a full sun perennial garden. At maturity, smooth […]

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  • Asclepias tuberosa

    2015 – Butterflyweed Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterflyweed, is a species of milkweed that has both extremely attractive flowers as well as important ecological values. As a larval host […]

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