Plant Facts
Know What You Grow
‘Know What You Grow’ is a searchable database for Minnesota gardeners. Search for deer resistant perennials, dry-shade plants with white flower, or a plant with yellow flowers and silver foliage. Our database will help guide you toward the best option for the project at hand.
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Plant of the Month
April Plant of the Month – Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrichium… More…
March Plant of the Month – Variegated Jacob’s Ladder
March Plant of the Month – Variegated Jacob’s … More…
BOTANICAL NAME Chelone ‘Hot Lips’
COMMON NAME Pink Turtlehead
DESCRIPTION Deep green leaved perennial topped with rose-pink turtle-shaped flowers in August and September.
FAMILY Scrophulariaceae
HEIGHT 36 inches
WIDTH 24 inches…
BOTANICAL NAME Iris Cristata
COMMON NAME Dwarf Crested Iris
DESCRIPTION This dwarf crested iris is a low-growing, spreading plant that typically grows to 3-6” tall. Pale blue, lilac or lavender iris flowers with gold crests on the falls bloom in early spring…
BOTANICAL NAME Vaccinium ‘Pink Lemonade’
COMMON NAME Pink Lemonade Blueberry
DESCRIPTION First ever release of a pink blueberry. In spring the shrub sports pinkish-white bell-shaped
flowers.. Berries emerge green becoming pink when ripe. Glossy green, lanceolate leaves turn orange-red in fall…
