1 to 3 feet - Page 43 of 73 - Fine Gardening

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    Salvia hians

    Salvia hians

    This short-lived perennial from the Himalayas has scented, hairy leaves and forms a small shrub 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide.

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    Showy goldenrod

    Solidago speciosa

    This garden-worthy species has dramatic, bright yellow flowers that are arranged into erect, pointed clusters.

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    Eastern prickly pear cactus

    Opuntia compressa

    Prickly pear cactus is a clump-forming and semi-prostrate plant.

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    ‘Kim’s Knee High’ purple coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High'

    This native meadow derivative is a compact version of the species.

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    Milky bellflower

    Campanula lactiflora

    This upright bellflower grows to 4 or 5 feet with rounded leaves and conical spires of bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, violet, or white.

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    Abyssinian gladiolus

    Acidanthera bicolor var. murielae

    Each flowering stem of this bulb produces eight to twelve flowers that open consecutively over a period of three to four weeks.

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    Tall verbena

    Verbena bonariensis

    This outstanding annual or perennial deserves its popularity.

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    Twinspur

    Diascia barberae

    This softly textured tender perennial (or annual) produces delicate, loose spires in summer and fall.

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    Chamomile

    Chamaemelum nobile and cvs.

    A hardy perennial, chamomile has aromatic, threadlike leaves that fill the air with a pleasing apple-pineapple scent.

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    Red aloe

    Aloe cameronii

    Aloe is best known as a medicinal plant, but there are many beautiful aloes as well.