Fagus grandifolia
Native to eastern North America, American beech is a large deciduous tree typically growing to 50-80' (less frequently to 120') tall with a dense, upright-oval to rounded-spreading crown. In Missouri, it occurs in rich woods of ravines, slopes ... [... more]
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Fagus sylvatica
A large tree for a large space. Excellent shade tree for large lawns and parks. Central Europe to Caucasus European beech is a large deciduous tree typically growing to 50-60' (less frequently to 100') tall with a dense, upright-oval to ... [... more]
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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'
European beech is a large deciduous tree typically growing to 50-60' (less frequently to 100') tall with a dense, upright-oval to rounded-spreading crown. It is native to woodlands in central and southern Europe. European colonists brought this ... [... more]
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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'
Best grown in deep, rich, moist but well-drained soils in part shade. Plants do not perform well in the heat and humidity of the deep South. Variegated foliage may scorch in hot afternoon sun in the St. Louis area where sundappled conditions with ... [... more]
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Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'
European beech (see A866 herein) is a large deciduous tree typically growing to 50-60' (less frequently to 100') tall with a dense, upright-oval to rounded-spreading crown. It is native to woodlands in central and southern Europe. This is a ... [... more]
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Fallopia baldschuanica
Silver lace vine is a vigorous, adaptable, fast-growing, deciduous, twining vine that typically grows 25-35' (12-15' in one year). Ovate leaves (to 3.5" long) emerge tinged with red, but mature to a bright green. Masses of small, fragrant, creamy ... [... more]
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Fallopia baldschuanica 'Lemon Lace'
Best grown in well-drained sandy loams with regular moisture in full sun to part shade. Tolerates some drought. Generally tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Plants are less apt to spread invasively in poor, lean soils. Vines need a ... [... more]
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Fallopia japonica var. compacta
This Japanese knotweed cultivar is clumping perennial which spreads by rhizomes and is often grown as a ground cover. It typically grows only 1-2' tall. Features loose clusters of pale pink flowers in summer which mature to red and are followed ... [... more]
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Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 7-10. In the St. Louis area, plants should be grown in containers. Containers should be placed in part shade to almost full shade locations with protection from strong winds. Foliage will wilt in too much sun. When ... [... more]
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Fatsia japonica
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 8-10. Grow as a houseplant in St. Louis. Easily grown in a humusy potting mix. Site in part shade to shade, with no prolonged summer sun. Water regularly during the growing season, but substantially reduce watering from ... [... more]
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Festuca amethystina 'Klose'
Plants are short-lived and require frequent division. Plant foliage may decline considerably in hot, humid summers. Wet soils in winter can be very harmful. Excellent as ground cover, border front or rock garden accent or edging plant. Green with ... [... more]
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Festuca elatior 'Jaguar 3'
Tall fescue grows well in cool climates of the U.S. and notably in zones 3 to 6. It is considered a medium maintenance turfgrass and requires 1 to 3 lbs. of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. each year and regular watering especially during drought ... [... more]
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