New York already offers in-state students one of the lowest tuition rates in the nation. Current full-time tuition at four-year State University of New York schools for residents is $6,470; at two-year community colleges, the cost is $4,350. Full-time costs for City University of New York schools are about the same.
Weigela florida 'Polka' is a vigorous shrub that grows 5 feet tall and wide and features yellow-throat, pink flowers continuously from early summer to early fall.
Hibiscus syriacus. Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a deciduous shrub that brings a bit of tropical beauty to more temperate climates. It features a vase-shaped form that grows from 10 to 15 feet high with a spread of three to six feet. Depending on the cultivar, the flowers range from white to deep pinkish purple.