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Andropogon gerardii
Common Name: big bluestem
The king of native grasses, big bluestem has handsome gray to blue-green stems in spring, turning to green alternating with deep red in summer, then to coppery red in fall. Three-fingered seed heads top tall stems in August. Clump forming with excellent drought tolerance once established. Found naturally in moist meadows and along side roads and rivers from Canada to Mexico. |
Height: 4-8 Feet
Spread: 4-5 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'
Common Name: alumroot, coral bells
Rounded, metallic silver leaves are bordered and veined with deep wine red. Flowers are tiny, white, tinged with pink blooming profusely in the spring. Very trim and tidy habit, forming a neat mound. Remains vigorous and attractive even through the fall and winter. Exceptionally vigorous in a gallon pot! A Prodigious intro from our friends at Primrose Path.
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Height: 12-18 Inches
Spread: 8-12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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