Grass - Little Bluestem

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Grass - Little Bluestem

It can reach up to 3-4' and has a blueish hue to the leaves. The Grass 'Little Bluestem', Schizachyrium scoparium, is a native American prairie grass. There is a single, white,hairy flower cluster at the tip of each stalk. It will tolerate poor soils. Flowers are scattered along the upper parts of the stem branches, with long hairs creating a feathery appearance. The leaves turn a rich orangy wheat color in fall. A great plant for mass plantings. It is also know as "Sagegrass" or "Beard grass'. It provides cover and feeding sites for quail, turkeys and other ground nesting birds. ... details

 

Calla Lily - Crystal Blush ‘Crystal Blush’ was voted the best Calla in 2004. It will bloom for 10-11 weeks and should be planted in full sun in a well-drained area. The Calla Crystal Blush, 'Zantedeschia', has green broadly shaped foliage with white flowers that attain a slight pink blush color. It has a plant height of 14-22” and a plant spread of 12-16”. Being somewhat deer resistant, it is suitable for container growing, as cut flowers and in perennial gardens. ‘Crystal Blush’ is perfect for one who is looking for a bright splash of color in any shady spot.

Grass - Little Bluestem
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