Characteristics - Page 28 of 128 - Fine Gardening

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    Longleaf Oregon grape

    Mahonia nervosa

    A 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 charantia

    An edible member of Cucurbitaceae family, bitter melon has delicate growth and exotic-looking fruits.

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    Muhly grass

    Muhlenbergia capillaris

    In 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 macrophylla

    This 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 australis

    Australian tree fern has dark green fronds that can reach 12 feet long.

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    Dwarf elephant’s ear

    Colocasia affinis var. jenningsii

    This 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 divulsa

    This sedge is one of the most adaptable of the ground-cover grasses.