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Plant GuideFountain bamboo
Fargesia nitida
This striking clump-forming bamboo, with olive-purple stems, dark green leaves, and an upright habit, is suitable for screening.
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Plant Guide‘Oakhurst’ pineapple lily
Eucomis comosa 'Oakhurst'This bulbous perennial has striking reddish purple, strap-like leaves and foot-long purple flowers that resemble pineapples in late summer.
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Plant GuideBluestem joint fir
Ephedra equisetinaA member of the conifer clan, Ephedra equisetina is commonly called bluestem joint fir due to its finely textured blue stems.
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Plant Guide
Helena’s Blush™ euphorbia
Euphorbia Helena’s Blush™This hybrid has petite green-and-cream variegated foliage with a hint of pink on the undersides.
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Plant GuideEuphorbia dulcis ‘Chameleon’
Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon'This notable species produces erect stems of bronzy burgundy leaves and purple-green bracts in early summer.
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Plant Guide
‘Rubra’ wood spurge
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Rubra’This cultivar has a compact, bushy habit to 20 inches tall and purple-red flushed leaves, especially on new growth and in winter.
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Plant GuideRed banana
Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’This banana-like perennial has large paddle-shaped leaves, which range in color from deep claret brown to red-purple to pale green, produced from the center of the plant, with thick, bright…
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Plant Guide‘Mystic Illusion’ dahlia
Dahlia ‘Mystic Illusion’This new dahlia has gorgeous, bright yellow blooms that pop against its rich, dark purple (nearly black) foliage.
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Plant GuideKidney weed
Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'
Long silvery stems, sometimes reaching 4 feet or more, bear silvery, small leaves.
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Plant Guide‘Bishop of Llandaff’ Dahlia
Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'With its deep purple-black leaves and brilliant summer blooms, 'Bishop of Llandaff' is a fine addition to the sunny bed or border.
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