Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' ~ Bailey Red Twig Dogwood red-bloom Short stocks sporting drooping clusters

Short stocks sporting drooping clusters of small funnel-shaped flowers that open white and age to pink bloom from through spring attracting butterflies

Yucca filamentosa is a southeastern native that hosts the Yucca Giant-Skipper and the Cofaqui Giant Skipper butterflies

Tiny white bell-like flowers bloom on spires in mid-spring and attract butterflies

The ruffled yellow flowers bloom in heavy clusters in summer and can rebloom continuously into fall if deadheaded immediately after flowering

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Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' ~ Bailey Red Twig Dogwood red-bloom Short stocks sporting drooping clustersThe Bailey Red Twig Dogwood is known for its striking red branches, which are most prominent during the winter months when the leaves have fallen. These red stems create a beautiful contrast against the snow or a winter landscape. In the spring, the shrub produces clusters of small white flowers, followed by small white berries that attract birds. In terms of size, the Bailey Red Twig Dogwood typically reaches a height of about 6 to 9 feet (1. 8 to 2.