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Mondo Grass
Mondo Grass The Grass 'Mondo', Ophiopogon japonicus, is an evergreen perennial which forms a dense clump of grass-like leaves; similar in appearance to Liriope, but finer textured with thinner blades. ('Mondo' actually is a member of the lily family despite its appearance and common name.) The leaves emerge in clumps from a network of rhizomes that grow just below the soil surface. With age, the clumps will merge to form a soft dense carpet of foliage. The small light purple flowers appear in summer, but are of little interest since they are hidden in the dense foliage, and so are the small blue-black berries that follow. It can be used as a bed edge or as a groundcover in a shady area. It is important for erosion control since the dense mat of roots holds the ground well; avoid planting it near moist areas because it will take over! 'Mondo' Grass can also be used as an evergreen in planters, either alone or mixed with seasonal annuals for color. ‘Mondo’ has a rich green color that helps to provide definition, allowing the features of the garden to really stand out. (Its height will not compete with the features of other plants). Plant this lush, hardy grass with slender blades that requires no mowing! * Dense clumping habit * Mat forming * Groundcover
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| Daylily - Ruby Stella - Sale Price: $49.95 The Daylily 'Ruby Stella', Hemerocallis 'Ruby Stella', is a durable perennial with grass-like leaves that produces showy clusters of deep wine-red lily-like fragrant blooms on tall stems. The flowers appear in late spring to early summer and continue until frost. ‘Ruby Stella’ is in its full glory by July! Unlike most daylilies, it reblooms throughout summer, with sufficient reliability that it is categorized as ever-blooming. It grows 14-18 inches tall and 18-24 wide. Even though drought tolerant, ‘Ruby Stella’ blooms much better with regular watering. Plant in drifts for maximum effect! The mounding strap-like foliage adds a textural element to the garden when not in bloom. Deer resistant. Individual flowers last only one day, but since each plant produces many buds, the total blooming time of a well-established clump may last more than a month. Use this daylily for color in shrub borders and in perennial beds; attracts butterflies. Once established, the daylily can be an excellent groundcover on slopes because it has roots that hold soil against erosion. Divide every 3-5 years, or when the number of flower buds and the size of bloom begin to decline. This ravishing beauty is a proven top perennial performer! * Compact habit * Ever blooming * Durable |
| Hosta - Golden Meadows - Sale Price: $56.95 Hosta Golden Meadows, Hosta 'Golden Meadows', has outstanding foliage that requires light sun to light shade but needs to have some sun to bring out the excellent color. The large heavy leaves are slightly puckered and emerge with a cream center and a two-tone green and blue margin; leaves are often twisted, which adds extra character to this beauty! As the season progresses, the center will turn green. Spikes of small drooping funnel-shaped lily-like flowers appear in July to August. Golden Meadows Hosta is a sport of 'Elegans' and forms a somewhat unruly mound about 3 to 4 feet across. Easy to grow, Golden Meadows thrives in any moderately fertile soil, and prefers consistent moisture but is also drought tolerant once established. |
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| Mountain Bluet - Bachelors Button - Sale Price: $35.65 The Centaurea ‘Bachelor's Button’, Centaurea montana, also known as Cornflower and Blue Bottle, has small thistle-like single flowers at the end of a delicate stem. These radiant flowers are bright blue and very showy, with gray-green foliage. With a height of 24” and a plant width of 12-24”, it is an excellent late summer to early fall bloomer. If cut back after blooming, it will continue to produce new blooms throughout the season. Centaurea ‘Bachelor's Button’ is tolerant of cool winters. Plant in a location with poor, dry, to moderately moist, well-drained soil in full sun; sun will help it to bloom throughout early to mid-summer. The gray-green, lance-shaped foliage adds contrast to this plant, and it knows no serious insect or disease problems. Use Centaurea ‘Bachelor's Button’ massed in border fronts, cottage gardens or naturalized areas. For a stunning effect, plant with other perennials, like ‘Illumination’ Vinca, ‘Variegated’ Sedum or Echinacea ‘Purple Coneflower’. This flower is simple to grow and maintain, so is a great plant to share with friends! * Cold tolerant * Gray-green foliage * Showy flowers |
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