Alnus rugosa ~ Speckled Alder Size:3 GALLON Begonia flowers in bloom

Begonia flowers in bloom

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Ever Sapphire Agapanthus is a compact long-blooming perennial with green strap-like foliage and loose global clusters of large deep violet-blue tubular flowers that bloom on above the leaves from spring into fall

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Alnus rugosa ~ Speckled Alder Size:3 GALLON Begonia flowers in bloomThe Speckled Alder, scientifically known as Alnus incana, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to North America. It is commonly found in wetland areas, such as swamps, bogs, and along stream banks. The Speckled Alder is known for its unique bark, which is smooth and grayish brown with white speckles or lenticels. The leaves are oval shaped and serrated, with a dark green color that turns yellow in the fall. It produces small, inconspicuous