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Salvia - Purple Rain
The Salvia ‘Purple Rain’, Salvia verticillata, has glowing purple stems loaded with masses of deep purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its dark green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 12-18” and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia ‘Purple Rain’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. ‘Purple Rain’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum ‘Matrona’, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Salvia ‘Snow Hill’. ... find out more
Hosta - Striptease The Hosta Striptease, Hosta 'Striptease', is a sport of the hosta Gold Standard and was hosta of the year in 2005. It has wide, deeply veined, green leaves with gold and white running down the center of each leaf. The violet flowers of this hosta appear in mid summer, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Striptease is no exception. Striptease will handle partial sun or shade and should be planted in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady spots, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener. |
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