Abutilon - Dame Vanessa
The Abutilon Dame Vanessa , 'Abutilon hybrid', has handsome foliage and gorgeous blossoms. Abutilons are also commonly called Flowering Maples because of the shape of their leaves. This Albutilon is a Proven Selections plant. The Dame Vanessa Abutilon diplays gorgeous bright yellow orange flowers. These Flowering Maples add height and color to containers and borders. Abutilon have a bushy habit and out-facing Hibiscus-like flowers. These plants are also commonly known as Chinese Bellflower and Chinese Lantern. Abutilons are also often used as house plants. For zones 8-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... details
Grass - Purple Fountain Grass The Grass 'Purple Fountain Grass', Pennisetum setaceum, is a fast growing, clump grass. It has purple foliage and purple foxtail-like flowers. This plant is only an annual in northern climates. It makes a great speciment plant and can be used as a center piece in a container. Plant in fertile well drained soil in full sun after all danger of frost has passed. "Purple Fountain Grass" is a vigorous grower that will quickly fill in any bed or container. The foxtail like plumes will appear mid summer and last until first frost.
