Purple leaves with reddish-purple plumes that emerge in June. Great contrast in landscape. Tolerates poor soils but needs regular irrigation.

RUBY CRYSTAL/SAVANNAH RUBY GRASS RYCHELYTRUM ROSEUM
backbone12022-07-05T16:14:28-05:00Bluish-green leaves sport airy rose-pink flowers May-September. Plant in protected location and mulch roots in winter.

‘YAKU JIMA’ MAIDEN GRASS MISCANTHUS SINENSIS ‘YAKU JIMA’
backbone12022-08-23T16:50:47-05:00This dwarf Maiden Grass is fine-textured with reddish plumes that emerge in September and turn reddish-brown in the fall. A compact grass with winter character.
DAISY, DAHLBERG
backbone12022-07-05T16:22:16-05:00Exposure: sun Size: 1’ x 1’ Re-seeding Annual In mild winters it may return as a perennial. Fragrant foliage, blooms all summer.
HELENIUM, SNEEZEWEED
backbone12022-07-05T16:28:38-05:00Exposure: sun Size: 1’ x 1’ Re-seeding Annual Low border plant with bright yellow blooms all summer.
HYPERICUM, SUNBURST
backbone12022-07-05T16:26:58-05:00Exposure: part sun/shade Size: 3\’ x 3\’ Evergreen Perennial Large yellow flowers in late spring to early summer. Requires well drained soil. Drought resistant once established.
PERIWINKLE (Annual Vinca)
backbone12022-07-05T16:23:36-05:00Exposure: sun Size: 12” x 12” Annual Plant in May for summer blooms. Requires well-drained soil.
SHRIMP PLANT, RED
backbone12022-07-05T16:29:45-05:00Exposure: sun/part sun/shade Size: 3\’-5\’ Deciduous Herbaceous perennial. Deer and rabbit resistant.
SNAPDRAGONS
backbone12022-07-05T16:25:21-05:00Exposure: sun/part sun Size: height varies by variety Annual Plant in fall for fall and spring blooms.
ACANTHUS, FLAME
backbone12022-08-10T15:16:29-05:00Exposure: Sun Size: 3’-5’ x 3’-4’ Deciduous Late to leaf out. Blooms all summer. Adapts to poor soils if well drained. May be invasive.

‘HAMELN’ DWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS PENNISETUM ALOPECUROIDES ‘HAMELN’
backbone12022-08-10T15:19:34-05:00White foxtail-like summer plumes are 3”-4” long on this Dwarf Fountain Grass. Grows to 1 1/2’, and 2/ with plumes. Prefers fertile soils and cold winters with regular irrigation.