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Phlox - Blue Paradise
The Phlox Blue Paradise, Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise', has fragrant blossoms of lavender blue with white eyes and tiny red centers. Blue Paradise was a new variety in 2004. Blooming from July to August, it has a plant height of 22” and a spread of 18”. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden. Blue Paradise needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Blue Paradise in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden. ... details
Grass - Dwarf Fountain The Grass 'Dwarf Fountain Grass', Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'. The dwarf fountain grass 'Hameln' is a great grass for a specimen or in mass plantings. The leaves are narrow and arch, add to this seed-heads that resemble bottle brushes which are a rose copper bristly head. It truly gives a fountain like appearance. Ornamental Grasses are gaining in popularity all over the U. S. due to their undemanding nature and long lasting, year round beauty. There is nothing that adds such interesting forms, textures and movement to a garden, than with this diverse plant group. They can be planted along banks of ponds, incorporated into perennial gardens, grouped together, utilized as a ground cover along walkways, paths or on steep banks. They aren't fussy about soil requirements, are drought tolerant as well as insect and disease resistant. Gardening News and Articles |