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Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Common Name: feather reed grass

One of the most popular garden grasses in the world, 'Karl Foerster' is known for its ease of culture, tidy vertical habit and beautiful feathery blooms. In mid summer flowers open a creamy white tinged with pink. As they age they become narrow plumes of golden straw and last well into winter.

Height: 4-5 Feet
Spread: 2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9

Callirhoe involucrata
Callirhoe involucrata
Common Name: wine cups, purple poppymallow
An outstanding and very attractive plant with low growing, deeply dissected dark green foliage that gives rise to an explosion of electric purple, single, upright flowers from July to early September. This plant behaves like an ivy. It is taprooted and can be difficult in containers if not well spaced. Let it drape over stone walls or creep between stones. Requires full sun and good drainage. Native to the Midwest.
Height: 6-8 Inches
Spread: 1-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9