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Columbine - Navy & White
The Columbine ‘Navy and White', 'Aquilegia', also known as the Spring Magic Series, is a beautiful, striking, easy to grow spring blooming perennial. The green foliage adds texture and color in the fall to any of your perennial beds. The exquisite 2” wide petals are navy and blue and are produced about 2-3 weeks earlier than other varieties in its species. With a height of 14” and a plant spread of 18”, you won’t want to miss this. ‘Navy and White’ should be planted in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well-drained soil. Columbine is a profuse self-seeder so it should be planted 16” apart. It is best used in rock gardens or in containers and for beds and borders, in cottage gardens and it attracts butterflies. Enjoy this popular flower in your garden or as a cut flower. It is a definite eye-catcher. ... details
Ajuga - Metal. Crispa Crispa’, Ajuga pyramidalis, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of cobalt blue flowers. Crispa’ has very tight, crisp-leafed crinkled purple foliage, almost prune-like, with a green-brown shine. (The foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun. ) It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. ‘Metal. Crispa’ can be aggressive so don't place it near lawns without proper edging to prevent spread, or in borders where spreading is not desired. Butterflies and hummingbirds are defiantly attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga's are the way to go. |
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