landscaping

 

Grass - Indian

The Grass 'Indian Grass', Sorghastrum nutans, is a clump forming native grass that reaches 4-5' in height. Golden, plume-like seed heads are formed in the summer. Indian grass is one of the most important native tall grasses. There are prominent claw-like lobes or "rabbit-ears" at the point where the leaf blade attaches to the stem. Indian Grasses have plume-like seed heads that turn a chestnut brown, and later take on a grey coloration. This grass is fairly tolerant to drought conditions. Seeds are consumed by birds and small mammals. ... more info

 

Ajuga - Metal. Crispa The Ajuga ‘Metal. ‘Metal. Crispa’ has very tight, crisp-leafed crinkled purple foliage, almost prune-like, with a green-brown shine. Crispa’ is excellent for shady moist areas but will adapt to a little more sun than most Ajuga. Metal. 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.