Characteristics - Page 28 of 128 - Fine Gardening
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Longleaf Oregon grape
Mahonia nervosaA 2-foot-high evergreen shrub native to the woods and woodland edges of the Pacific Northwest, mahonia gives a shady area three seasons of interest.
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Bitter melon
Momordica charantiaAn edible member of Cucurbitaceae family, bitter melon has delicate growth and exotic-looking fruits.
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Muhly grass
Muhlenbergia capillarisIn autumn, this unique specimen creates a spectacular, billowy inflorescence of massed, vibrant pink, airy flowers on 4-foot stems.
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Bigleaf magnolia
Magnolia macrophyllaThis deciduous species has remarkable leaves that are over 3 feet long and 1 foot wide.
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‘Heart of the Jungle’ elephant’s ear
Colocasia esculenta ‘Heart of the Jungle’A demure egg-shell finish and a dark purple underpinning make the foliage of 'Heart of the Jungle' special.
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‘Tiger Stripe’ elephant’s ear
Colocasia esculenta ‘Tiger Stripe’This purple-and-cream-streaked elephant's ear makes a splash in any combination imaginable.
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‘Rhubarb’ elephant’s ear
Colocasia esculenta ‘Rhubarb’Kitchen garden rhubarb doesn't hold a candle to 'Rhubarb' elephant's ear, at least not in an ornamental sense.
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Australian tree fern
Cyathea australisAustralian tree fern has dark green fronds that can reach 12 feet long.
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Dwarf elephant’s ear
Colocasia affinis var. jenningsiiThis little elephant’s ear has velvety dark leaves with prominent green veins and a large silvery central blotch.
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Berkeley sedge
Carex divulsaThis sedge is one of the most adaptable of the ground-cover grasses.