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Grass - Little Kitten Miscanthus
The Ornamental Grass 'Little Kitten', 'Miscanthus 'Little Kitten', is one ornamental grass that cannot be missed. Being similar to a cat’s tongue, this Miscanthus forms a foliage clump to only 15" tall. The pointed, narrow leaves are showy, with plumes of silver-white with pink and reddish tinges that appear in August. The plumes will last well into the winter and can be used as fresh or dried flower cuttings. 'Little Kitten' should be planted in full sun to part shade and prefers a moist soil area. Try this ornamental grass as a front of the border plant with Coreopsis, Echinacea or Liatris. ... details
Lobelia - Qu. Victoria Cardinal Flow. The Lobelia 'Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower', Lobelia fulgens, has unique dark red, almost scarlet, spiked flowers with burgundy foliage. Blooming from summer into early fall, 'Queen Victoria' has a plant height of 3' and a spread of 12-18". 'Queen Victoria' needs to be planted in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade. It does prefer moist soil but should be planted in a well-drained area. 'Queen Victoria' attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and looks great in mass plantings, in any perennial garden. Try Lobelia with Veronica 'Royal Candles' or Hibiscus 'Kopper King'. |
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