Showy Foliage - Page 58 of 69 - Fine Gardening

  • Plant Guide

    Ruby grass

    Melinus nerviglumis

    This clumping, blue-green foliaged grass has amethyst-pink flowers that create fluffy, 8- to 12-inch-long plumes throughout the summer.

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    Corydalis elata

    Corydalis elata

    This fragrant, blue-flowered species is more vigorous and heat tolerant than the blue cultivars.

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    ‘Escargot’ begonia

    Begonia ‘Escargot’

    'Escargot' takes its name from the snail-like curl pattern at the base of the leaf.

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    Shiny-leaved angelica

    Angelica pachycarpa

    Angelica is a striking ornamental biennial or short-lived perennial with jade green, glossy, bold leaves and large umbels of white flowers.

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    Blue rug juniper

    Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’

    This creeping shrub has a prostrate form and dense, steely blue foliage.

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    ‘Snow Queen’ oakleaf hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’

    This cultivar produces 8-inch-long, conical flower heads from early summer on.

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    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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    ‘Fireworks’ purple fountain grass

    Pennisetum ‘Fireworks’

    This is a refreshing new look to an old-time favorite ornamental grass.

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    Blue throatwort

    Trachelium caeruleum

    This species bears dome-shaped flower heads several inches across that are crowded with tiny, tubular amethyst or white flowers that look somewhat like the blooms of an allium.

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    Satin flower

    Sisyrinchium striatum

    In early summer, these grass-like perennials produce multiple spikes of small, pale yellow blooms with dark yellow centers and faint purple stripes.