Many shrub species also provide splendid fall color displays. Staghorn sumac (scarlet-­‐red-­‐orange) and gray dogwood (purple-­‐red) are especially prominent in old fields throughout the upstate.

I didn’t deduce the purple connection before completing that group (I am unfamiliar with “dogwood”), but a win is a win. That’s all there is to it for today’s Connections clues and answers.

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), a cousin of the magnolia, is absolutely stunning in spring when it’s fragrant, ...

Red twig dogwood is deciduous ... a trellis or fence and provides a thick screen of green leaves and fragrant purple blooms in early summer. It spreads very quickly, so be sure to rein it in ...

As I drive around lately, I see a lot of trees and shrubs with great fall color this year. I look around and find new plants ...

These birds also like dogwood berries, which are produced around the same time. Purple majesty millet will add a little bit of drama to your garden. The plant can grow 3 to 5 feet tall with dark ...

Edge your garden with an assortment of boxwood shrubs, purple sage hedges, and silky dogwood plants for a rich compilation of color and texture. Look for shrubs that grow well in your region to ensure ...

Technically speaking, the aster family is a botanical crazy quilt of composite bloomers (plants whose inflorescences contain ...

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Small white flowers bloom in spring, followed by edible purple-black berries in summer. Plant it in full sun to part shade in zones 4-9. Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is a single or multi ...