Showy Foliage - Page 45 of 69 - Fine Gardening

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    ‘Nugget’ ninebark

    Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Nugget’

    The yellow to lime green foliage of 'Nugget' ninebark makes an interesting contrast with the exfoliating, cinnamon-colored bark.

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    Redwood sorrel

    Oxalis oregana

    Redwood sorrel is a creeping native perennial with shamrock-shaped leaves and cup-shaped pink, lilac, or white flowers over a long period from spring to fall.

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    ‘Freida Hemple’ caladium

    Caladium bicolor 'Freida Hemple'

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    ‘Hachita’ Blue Grama Grass

    Bouteloua gracilis 'Hachita'

    'Hachita' has narrow, blue-green leaves that form dense mounds.

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    ‘Purple Knight’ calico plant

    Alternanthera dentata ‘Purple Knight’

    This dark-leaved, tropical foliage plant loves heat, and is useful spreading through a bed, border, or in a container where its deep purple leaves can contrast with brightly colored flowers…

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    Three-flower maple

    Acer triflorum

    This broadly columnar to spreading tree has peeling brown bark, three-palmate mid-green leaves, and brilliant orange-red fall foliage.

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    ‘Blue Shadows’ hosta

    Hosta ‘Blue Shadows’

    'Blue Shadows' is a medium-sized plant with coarse, deep blue, variegated leaves.

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    Fountain 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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    Fringed bleeding heart

    Dicentra eximia ‘Alba’

    Rows of white flowers dangle above the fern-like foliage, opening in April and continuing intermittently until October.

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    American linden

    Tilia americana

    This deciduous tree with dense foliage and a stately habit produces hanging clusters of fragrant yellow flowers in mid-summer.