Showy Fall Foliage - Page 8 of 9 - Fine Gardening

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    Sourwood

    Oxydendrum arboreum

    Sourwood, the lone species of the genus, is found in woodlands and along streams of eastern North America.

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    Persian parrotia tree

    Parrotia persica

    Parrotia persica has one of the most beautiful foliage displays, in addition to year-round eye appeal and ease of maintenance.

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    ‘Prairie Fire’ red switchgrass

    Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’

    'Prairie Fire' is a distinctly red form of switchgrass.

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    ‘Foxi’ rugosa rose

    Rosa rugosa  'Foxi'

    Large, open, semi-double pink flowers with yellow stamens and an intoxicating scent make 'Foxi' an outstanding rugosa rose.

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    Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’

    Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’

    Plectranthus cultivars are popular foliage plants, but some gardeners grow them for their blooms, and one of the best bloomers is 'Mona Lavender'.

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    ‘Dart’s Dash’ rugosa rose

    Rosa rugosa 'Dart's Dash'

    Though not very well known, 'Dart's Dash' is  one of the best of the crimson double rugosa roses.

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    ‘Mount Baker’ lilac

    Syringa × hyacinthiflora 'Mount Baker'

    This early flowering hybrid produces fragrant, single white flowers.

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    Fritsch spirea

    Spiraea fritschiana

    If you want a summer-flowering shrub with great fall color, look no further.

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    Purpleleaf grape

    Vitis vinifera ‘Purpurea’

    One of the best vines for colorful fall foliage, this woody deciduous climber has graceful purple leaves which redden in autumn for a fiery foliage display.

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    ‘Bailey Compact’ American cranberry bush

    Viburnum trilobum ‘Bailey Compact’

    This low-key, trustworthy shrub is perfect for the back of the border, where its dense form will create a nice backdrop for showier summer plants.