Ulmus rubra ~ Slippery Elm Size:1 GALLON but hot summer regions prefer

but hot summer regions prefer a little afternoon shade

Golden Dragon is very sun tolerant

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The outer florets are incredibly large bright cherry red lacecap flowers in alkaline soil and lavender flowers in acidic soil surrounding the tiny star shaped center petals of a lighter matching shade and bloom though summer

Butterfly Weed is a tough

Ulmus rubra ~ Slippery Elm Size:1 GALLON but hot summer regions preferSlippery Elm is a native deciduous tree with a vase shaped to broad rounded crown, downy twigs, and red buds that are noticeable in winter. The serrated, rough dark green leaves with asymmetrical bases often emerge with a red tint and turn an undistinguished dull yellow in fall. Inconspicuous red flowers bloom in spring before the foliage and give way to papery wing like seed pods that mature mid spring. Grows best with full sun and rich, moist well