Smooth Hydrangea, Wild Hydrangea, or Sevenbark 5 (Hydrangea arborescens)

This pretty plant grows wild in Missouri. The larger flowers that blossom on the outside of the flower clusters are sterile. The small flowers in the center of the clusters produce seeds. Tame varieties have been bred to produce lots of the larger flowers in several colors. Hydrangea means water vessel. The plant likes to be near water.

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