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Spiderwort - Satin Doll
The Spiderwort Satin Doll, 'Tradescantia andersoniana', has compact and upright green foliage with large pink flowers. Try ‘Satin Doll’ with Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ or Alchemilla ‘Lady’s Mantle’. The flowers open for one day but new blooms appear from June to October. Tradescantia ‘Satin Doll’ should be planted in a sunny area, but will tolerate some morning shade, with well-drained soil. PPAF. It will tolerate damp soil but should not be over watered. ‘Satin Doll’ mixes beautifully with wild and naturalistic woodlands, in any perennial bed or as a border plant and attracts butterflies. The contrast of the flower color and foliage make it a definite eye catcher. Deadhead after the first flowering to prolong its blooming time. With a plant height of 12-15” and a spread of 18-24”, it is one that should not be missed. ... details
Grass - Northern Pampas An amazing feature about Pampas Grass is that it can live in almost any habitat. Northern Pampas grass makes an excellent specimen plant. The tall flower stalks of this grass stand well above the foliage. The Grass 'Northern Pampas Grass', Erianthus ravennae, grass is an outstanding plant. The foliage grows in an arching, fountain-like way. The leaves die during frosts in northern climates, but grow back in the spring. The silvery white flower stalks are good for drying. |
