Grass - Northern Pampas
The Grass 'Northern Pampas Grass', Erianthus ravennae, grass is an outstanding plant. The tall flower stalks of this grass stand well above the foliage. The foliage grows in an arching, fountain-like way. The silvery white flower stalks are good for drying. Northern Pampas grass makes an excellent specimen plant. Pampas Grass grows the best in sun filled places with somewhat damp ground. It also grows well along a small stream bank or in a shallow moist ravines. An amazing feature about Pampas Grass is that it can live in almost any habitat. This amazing grass can grow in hard, rocky areas, flooded areas, dry and damp ground plus its normal habitat. The leaves die during frosts in northern climates, but grow back in the spring. ... additional info
Hibiscus - Crown Jewels - UPSS 11,857 P2 The Hibiscus 'Crown Jewels', is the smallest of the Flemings series. The creamy white flowers have red centers and dark violet 'maple-cut' leaves. 'Crown Jewels' took over 20 years to develop and refine the species and one can see why. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Crown Jewels' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Old Yells' and Hibiscus 'Torchy' or as an alternative plant to Hibiscus 'Disco Belles'. (UPSS 11,857 P2).
