The buds start pink and change to blue
Gray Alder
Decorative at numerous stages and received five stars in the Chicago Botanic Garden's "A Comparative Study of Geum spp
Habitat: native to river margins and flood plains as well as low moist grassy places
Overall its character is elegant and stately
Iris versicolor - Blue Flag salt-tolerant The buds start pink andSizes available: HPP #1 Basics: zones 4 9, 24" x 12 24", full to part sun, medium, purply blue flowers in late spring to early summer, likes consistent moisture to wet soil that is acidic and rich, shallow standing water is ok Common names: Blue Flag, Harlequin Blueflag, Larger Blue Flag, Northern Blue Flag, Poison Flag, Purple Iris (Great Britain and Ireland) Family: Iridaceae Origin Distribution: southern Labrador to Manitoba, south to western