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Ajuga - Bronze Beauty
Ajuga ‘Bronze Beauty’ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun, the foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun. ‘Bronze Beauty’ will perform well in tubs or mixed containers and makes a beautiful ground cover. The Ajuga ‘Bronze Beauty’, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. Do avoid soggy conditions. Bronze Beautys prefer moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. This Ajuga looks great in rock gardens, as a border plants and mass plantings. The foliage is evergreen in most regions and has an attractive bronzy-brown shade that quickly forms a low carpet of medium-sized rounded leaves. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go. The flowers appear in late spring on 4” spikes and spreads of 12-18”. ... more
Hosta - Stained Glass The Hosta Stained Glass, Hosta 'Stained Glass', is a sport of the hosta Guacamole and was Hosta of the year in 2006. It has shiny, deeply veined, golden foliage which almost appears to give the leaves a stained glass effect. The fragrant lavender flowers of this hosta appear in late summer, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Stained Glass is no exception. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener. |
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