River Mist Northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium ‘River Mist’), formerly Uniola latifolia, is a recent plant introduction with striking green and white variegated foliage on slightly arching stems. River Mist grows shorter than the species, 30-36 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide. Northern sea oats is one of the more shade tolerant of the ornamental […]
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A Variegated Ornamental Grass Is ‘River Mist’ Sea Oats
Posted by Hugh on March 5th, 2013
Posted in Container growing, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fertilizing plants, Heat Tolerance, Native Plant, Northern sea oats (Chasmanthium), Ornamental fruit, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials, plant nutrition, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, Winter Garden Interest, winter hardiness 
Comments Off on A Variegated Ornamental Grass Is ‘River Mist’ Sea OatsColorful Pentas Bloom In Summer’s Heat And Humidity
Posted by Hugh on March 3rd, 2013
Pentas, aka Egyptian starflower, (Pentas lanceolata) excel in the summer flower garden. Only a few years ago, pentas were only found decorating window boxes and other containers. Today, they have becoming a popular bedding plant in geographic areas where summer temps get hot. Pentas grow best in full to part sun (6-hours minimum), and preferably, […]
Posted in acidic soil, alkaline soil, Butterflies, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fertilizing plants, Heat Tolerance, Pentas (Egyptian star flower), Southern Appalachian Region, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips Comments Off on Colorful Pentas Bloom In Summer’s Heat And HumidityZelkova Becoming Dominant Urban Street Tree
Posted by Hugh on March 1st, 2013
Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata) is a 60-90 feet tall shade tree with structurally strong branches. Fast growing zelkova may grow 2 feet or more in a single year. Belonging to the elm family (Ulmaceae), zelkova exhibits several elm-like features, including a vase shaped branching habit. Its very different exfoliating mottled bark distinguishes it from elms. […]
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