Love the evergreen Southern Magnolias but don t have the room for a 50 feet tree? Unlike its larger cousins, Teddy Bear is the best of the dwarfs in the family; maturing to a height of only 20-25 feet and a width of about 10-14 feet, which makes it a good fit when there s…
Leatherleaf MahoniaMahonia japonica Bealei An attractive, upright shrub with distinctive evergreen foliage and terminal clusters of showy, fragrant yellow flowers followed by highly ornamental, powder-blue to black, grape-like fruit clusters. The spiny leaves make a fine barrier plant or specimen. Plant groupings to increase flower and fruit production. Evergreen. Average Size at Maturity Moderate growing;…
When first laying eyes on Soft Caress we didn t know this plant was a Mahonia. We thought it might be unique variety of bamboo. Had it been in bloom we would have instantly recognized the genus by the pretty citron-yellow blooms held upright in clusters of candles which are typical of Mahonia. When we…
One of the shorter varieties available on the market today, Adagio is a dwarf Miscanthus cultivar that grows to only 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide in a gracefully weeping mound. It features extremely narrow silver-gray leaf blades that turn to shades of yellow, orange and red in fall. Attractive,…
Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus , what we call Maiden Grass and others might call Eulalia Grass, is a gracefully arching, fine-textured ornamental grass that will form majestic, finely textured, vertical accents in your landscape. The slender green blades originate in a clump, spreading out and up like a fountain. The foliage is flexible and blows easily…
Dense clumps of slender, green blades with creamy white margins and midveins that create a shimmering silvery appearance. A superb grass that adds visual excitement wherever used. Reddish inflorescences that persist through winter provide an interesting accent to bare winter scapes. Wonderful texture for beds and borders. Average Size at Maturity Forms clumps 5 ft….
Pink Muley Grass #3 An absolutely showstopping source of late-season color when other flowering plants are winding down for the season, Pink Muhly Grass, commonly called cotton candy grass or Purple Muhly Grass or Cotton Candy Grass by some folks, is a very tough and exceptionally easy-to-grow North American native grass immensely popular for the…
Nandina domestica Common Name(s): Heavenly Bamboo DescriptionNandina is a commonly cultivated ornamental upright evergreen shrub in the Berberidaceae (barberry) family known for its beautiful bright red berries. This Asian native is an aggressive grower with its network of rhizomatous stems that have a habit of suckering and reseeds itself readily. It naturalizes and establishes dense…
True to its name, Firepower Dwarf Nandina displays brilliant, blazing fire-red foliage during winter on globe shape shrubs that reach 2 to 2.5 feet tall and wide at maturity. A winter-long stunning display when planted in groupings, massed, or as a colorful low hedge or border. Spring foliage is lime green turning to a medium…
True to its name, Firepower Dwarf Nandina displays brilliant, blazing fire-red foliage during winter on globe shape shrubs that reach 2 to 2.5 feet tall and wide at maturity. A winter-long stunning display when planted in groupings, massed, or as a colorful low hedge or border. Spring foliage is lime green turning to a medium…
Stunning, deep red, new growth accentuates the evergreen leaves of this nandina. Flirt™ has superior color through the summer unlike similar varieties. LIGHT NEEDSFull Sun to Part ShadeMATURE DIMENSIONSDimensions Icon1-2′ high x 1.5-2′ wide Bloom Feature: Stunning dark red growth; evergreen mature foliage.Evergreen or Deciduous? EvergreenPlant Hardiness: Hardy to -10°F to 0°FKey Features: Compact Habit,…
Gulf Stream Heavenly BambooNandina domestica Gulf Stream A very hardy, trouble-free and colorful evergreen shrub with vibrant, ever-changing foliage. New leaves emerge scarlet red in spring and mature to blue-green in the summer, as small white flowers appear. Intense red foliage develops as autumn temperatures cool. The compact shape is ideal for use around foundations…
Exceptionally versatile and easy to grow in full sun or full shade, Harbor Belle is a true dwarf Nandina that grows to about 18 inches in height with a spread of up to 3 feet. Also known as heavenly bamboo for its bamboo-like appearance, the base of this clump-forming plant consists of open cane-like branches…
You ve probably seen many Nandinas (heavenly bamboos) with red foliage, but Lemon Lime is the first one on the market to produce lime green new leaves…brilliant lime green that is! The vibrant foliage of this Nandina will brighten any dark space adding dimension to an otherwise evergreen planting. We ve got it growing in…
Delicate and graceful leaves and airy flower heads sway gently with the slightest breeze. Readily reseeds to naturalize in meadows or on slopes. Combine with Sedums and Asters or tuck into a rock garden. Not recommended for California gardens, where it has been identified as invasive. Herbaceous. Mexican feathergrass often self-sows abundantly and may spread…