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Spiderwort - Concord Grape
‘Concord Grape’ 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. The Spiderwort 'Concord Grape', Tradescantia ‘Concord Grape’, has dark bluish-green foliage with purple flowers. Tradescantia ‘Concord Grape’ should be planted in a sunny area, tolerating some morning shade with well-drained soil. Deadhead after the first flowering to prolong its blooming time. Try ‘Concord Grape’ with Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ or Alchemilla ‘Lady’s Mantle’. The flowers open for one day but new blooms appear from June to October. It will tolerate damp soil but should not be over watered. With a plant height of 18” and a spread of 18-24”, it is one that should not be missed. ... more information
Grass - Leather Leaf Sedge This evergreen perennials copper foliage is attractive on this fine textured grass. The clumps can grow up to 3’ tall, with a spreading form and arching gracful & dainty foliage. The Grass 'Leather Leaf Sedge', Carex buchananii, is an upright grass and a native of New Zealand. This variety prefers moist, fast-draining, rocky soil. Equally at home in containers and rock gardens. The finely textured copper foliage contrasts vividly with dark green, blue, and silver plants. |
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