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Liriope - Big Blue
It is a very versatile ornamental grass that can be used as a groundcover or garden accent or even in a container. Place in location that is well drained. The Liriope 'Big Blue', Lirope muscari 'Big Blue', also known as Lirope,is a grass-like foliage set with tall spikes of lavender-blue, hyacinth-like blooms in late summer. The Lirope 'Big Blue' is slow spreading. ... more
Japanese Spurge - Silveredge ' This plant is a slower growing variegated form of Japanese Spurge which is an old-time ground cover plant with versatile modern day use. Plant 6 inches apart. This plant is used extensively under large spreading trees, back of buildings or in other situations too shady for grass to grow. Silveredges are ideal for partly shaded or full shade areas. It is also very effective as a border plant along paths or driveway edgings. Japanese Spurges will transform otherwise bare and ugly ground areas into attractive year-round cover. Once established, a Pachysandra planting will eliminate grass cutting and weeding. Japanese Spurges are evergreen the year round,and are self-sustaining and always looks well. Japaenese Spurge is the only satisfactory plant that will grow as a ground cover under Pine Trees. This plant can be used as a lawn subsitute in shaded non-traffic areas. Your lawn work stops where this plant starts. Gardening News and Articles |