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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Purple Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Purpurea) — grouped in tiered whorls that encircle the stem and create a striking contrast; the Purple Jerusalem Sage is low

Shrub

Purple Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Purpurea

FullUSDA 8–10
Purpleleaf Sand Cherry (Prunus X Cistena) — While these berries are attractive; shrub / tree for full

Shrub

Purpleleaf Sand Cherry

Prunus X Cistena

FullUSDA 5–10
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — Ideal for adding contrast in borders, it thrives in well-drained soil under full to partial sun; a cultivar

Shrub

Purple-Leaved Filbert

Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 5–8
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — also known as Lily Magnolia or Woody-Orchid; with a USDA hardiness rating of zones 5 through 8

Shrub

Purple Lilly Magnolia

Magnolia Liliiflora

FullUSDA 6–10
Purple Or Gray Sage (Salvia Leucophylla) — enhancing the ecological diversity of the landscape.<br><br>Adaptable and drought-tolerant

Shrub

Purple Or Gray Sage

Salvia Leucophylla

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Passion Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Purple Passion') — especially during dry periods

Broadleaf Evergreen

Purple Passion Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Purple Passion'

FullUSDA 4–7
Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — or Hibiscus syriacus Purple Pillar®

Shrub

Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

FullUSDA 5–8
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea Purpurea) — with a spread of approximately 0.5 to 1 feet; this clover thrives in full sun and is well-adapted to dry

Shrub

Purple Prairie Clover

Dalea Purpurea

FullUSDA 3–8
Purple Queen Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen') — The Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen' is an evergreen climber known for vibrant magenta-purple bracts

Shrub

Purple Queen Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen'

FullUSDA 10–11
Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Its foliage consists of slightly hairy

Shrub

Purple Rockrose

Cistus Incanus

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Rockrose (Cistus X Purpureus) — Typically reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet and spreading out to a similar width

Shrub

Purple Rockrose

Cistus X Purpureus

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Rose (Rosa 'Purple') — they thrive in well-drained loamy soils with a pH range from 5.6 to 6.5

Shrub

Purple Rose

Rosa 'Purple'

FullUSDA 5–11
Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus') — shrub / tree for full or half

Shrub

Purple Smoketree

Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus'

FullUSDA 3–11
Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — scientifically referred to as Azalea 'Purple Splendor'; ideal for accent planting or massing in USDA zones

Shrub

Purple Splendor Azalea

Azalea 'Purple Splendor'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Pyracantha (Pyracantha Spp. Hybrids) — glossy green leaves remain evergreen in milder climates

Shrub

Pyracantha

Pyracantha Spp. Hybrids

FullUSDA 6–10
Pyramidal Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Pyramidalis') — The Pyramidal Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis') is an evergreen conifer

Conifer

Pyramidal Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'

FullUSDA 4–8
Pyrenees Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Congestus) — scientifically referred to as Cotoneaster congestus

Ground cover

Pyrenees Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Congestus

FullUSDA 6–10
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — with only the female plants bearing its fruits

Shrub

Quail Bush

Atriplex Lentiformis

FullUSDA 8–10
Queen Elizabeth Rose (Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth') — reaching up to 5-7 feet in height and spreading 3-4 feet wide

Shrub

Queen Elizabeth Rose

Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth'

FullUSDA 5–9
Queen Of Sweden David Austin Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Queen Of Sweden') — The Rosa 'Queen of Sweden' is a captivating David Austin English Rose showcasing

Shrub

Queen Of Sweden David Austin Rose

Rosa David Austin 'Queen Of Sweden'

FullUSDA 6–11
Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — then blush bright pink and red from the base upward

Shrub

Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

FullUSDA 5–8
Quick Fire Hydrangea (Hydrangea Paniculata 'Quick Fire') — The Quick Fire Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Quick Fire') is a robust

Shrub

Quick Fire Hydrangea

Hydrangea Paniculata 'Quick Fire'

HalfUSDA 5–8
Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — with attractive fall foliage

Shrub

Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

FullUSDA 5–8
Rabbitbrush (Ericameria Nauseosa) — The plant requires minimal supplemental water once established; noted for its bright yellow flowers in late, image 90

Shrub

Rabbitbrush

Ericameria Nauseosa

FullUSDA 11–11

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