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Mullein - Bananna Custard
The Verbascum Banana Custard, 'Verbascum hybridum', also known as Mullein, has huge, two-toned flowers that are useful in any perennial garden. The flowers are bright and light yellow, making it different from the rest. The foliage is light green, which adds contrast to the flower color. ‘Banana Custard’ has a plant height of 2-4’ and a plant spread of 1-2’ and blooms from late spring into summer. Removing spent flowers to encourage additional bloom time. This low maintenance perennial requires dry to medium soil and should be planted in full sun for best results. Verbascum will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions but must have good drainage or it could be fatal. ‘Banana Custard’ can be planted in rocky slopes to add color, as a border plant or in cottage gardens. ... find out more
Ajuga - Metal. Crispa Crispa’, Ajuga pyramidalis, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of cobalt blue flowers. Crispa’ is excellent for shady moist areas but will adapt to a little more sun than most Ajuga. (The foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga's are the way to go. |
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