Grass - Autumn Moor

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Grass - Autumn Moor

The Grass, 'Autumn Moor', Sesleria autumnalis, is very upright. This grass is a tough yet beautiful evergreen with vivid yellow green to almost chartreuse foliage. The attractive flowers grow up to 4" to 6" long, and emerge as purplish black upright spikes. The blades are held erect and become silvery white in late summer to fall. The lime green foliage is ideal for edging. A phenomenal grass to use as a large-scale groundcover, a filler in beds, or as an underplenting for shrubs and trees. ... additional info

 

Mullein - Bananna Custard The Verbascum Banana Custard, 'Verbascum hybridum', also known as Mullein, has huge, two-toned flowers that are useful in any perennial garden. The foliage is light green, which adds contrast to the flower color. Removing spent flowers to encourage additional bloom time. This low maintenance perennial requires dry to medium soil and should be planted in full sun for best results. ‘Banana Custard’ can be planted in rocky slopes to add color, as a border plant or in cottage gardens.

Grass - Autumn Moor