Quercus falcata ~ Southern Red Oak zone-7 IMAGE: Photo by Inga Munsinger

IMAGE: Photo by Inga Munsinger Cotton

hairy lance-like green leaves and flowers with the signature purple with orange-yellow centers that only blooms in fall

Allen Rogers Peony is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems that sport deep green leaves

(2) photo by kafka4prez

Short spikes of lacy royal blue flowers rise above the foliage through spring and has a smaller bloom in summer

Quercus falcata ~ Southern Red Oak zone-7 IMAGE: Photo by Inga MunsingerSouthern Red Oak is a large natives deciduous tree with a straight trunk and an open rounded crown. The dark green foliage with pale green undersides are variable on the same tree, ranging from 3 9 bristle tipped lobes and has an insignificant reddish brown fall color but holds its leaves to late fall. The round acorns have bowl shaped cups and take two growing seasons to mature. Best grown in full sun and humusy, rich, dry to medium well drained