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New sunny bed - drought-loving prairie plants welcome

Shrub border possibilities

Camellia alba plena - for the corner of the white garden by the shed
Chionanthus virginicus, aka fringe tree, tolerates shade, likes moisture
Cimicifuga (Actaea) for compost trellis
Daphne odorata aureomarginata, rec. by Martha and by Tony Wrenn
Enkianthus (shrub)
Flowering quince, Chaenomeles x superba; 'Pink Lady' has richly aromatic autumn fruits
Hydrangea paniculata / Tardiva Hydrangea, http://www.sustainable-gardening.com/plants/shrubs-and-trees/hydrangea-paniculata-tardiva-hydrangea
Japanese anemones for white garden
Kadsura japonica 'chirifu' - evergreen vine for shade
Primula sieboldii, good in dry summers
Shadbush? Amelanchier canadensis likes damp, wet soils and likes sun or partial shade; hmm.
Spigelia marilandica (Indian pink) likes rich, moist soil or dry sun (go figure)
Sweet box (sarcocca) shrub for shade
V opulus 'Compactum' and 'Roseum'
V. dentatum sabrellum
V. dilatatum 'Catskill' - dwarf
V. japonicum 'Huron'
V. plicatum 'Popcorn' - star this
V. Winterthur
Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur' (Full sun to part shade)
Viburnum prunifolium with creamy white flowers in spring; small tree
Viburnums - Mohawk, Emerarld Cluster, Moonglow
Witch hazel (hamamelis) likes moist, neutral to acid soil with good drainage

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