Common name:Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Botanical name:Calamagrostis X acutiflora 'Karl Foerste
This ornamental perennial grass grows 4-6' tall x 1-1.5' wide and has semi-evergreen foliage that is green in spring and summer and turns green/brown in fall. The flowers bloom in mid June and emerge a light green but quickly turn to pink/purple.
Common name:Variegated Lilyturf
Botanical name:Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
Similar to the Liriope muscari, the leaves have a creamy white edging. It grows best under partial shade and in warm climates. Small purple flowers appear in summer. This evergreen shrub grows to 15" tall and wide. It needs regular watering, once a week, and more during hot summer months.
Designer: Homeowner
Photographer: GardenSoft
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