Even non-gardeners know this shrub, one of the first to bloom in early spring. That does a lot for name recognition, especially when the leafless plant drips with golden yellow flowers. Talk about ...

This fast-growing shrub can reach 8 feet tall and 10 feet wide, creating an impressive display in a yard. The hardy chocolate vine, also known as five-leaf Akebia, grows vigorously on a trellis or ...