Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF2’ ~ Clarynette® American Hornbeam showy-plumes Long sturdy stalks grow from

Long sturdy stalks grow from the center of the plant and are topped with soft bluish-purple flowers with deep purple veining and a central yellow splotch surrounded by a white zone in summer

Image: Peter Stevens from Seattle

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Cardinal Flower is an upright native herbaceous perennial with erect stalks of cardinal red tubular flowers that bloom late in summer above the dark green lance shaped leaves

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Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF2’ ~ Clarynette® American Hornbeam showy-plumes Long sturdy stalks grow fromThe American Hornbeam, also known as Carpinus caroliniana, is a native tree species in North America. The American Hornbeam is a small to medium sized tree that typically reaches heights of 20 to 35 feet (6 to 11 meters). It has a rounded canopy and attractive, textured bark that resembles muscle tissue, giving it the nickname "musclewood." The leaves are green in the summer and turn shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. This tree is known