landscaping

 

Hibiscus - Robert Fleming - PPAF

The Hibiscus 'Robert Fleming', was named after the Bob, the middle Fleming brother. 'Robert Fleming' is one of the most unique Hibiscus in its family. It has a plant height of 3' and amazing, 10" dark red flowers that appear almost black as it begins to flower. The green hydrangea-like foliage makes theis plant very elegant. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Robert Fleming' looks wonderful with grasses or as a background plant. (PPAF). ... more

 

Grass - Shenandoah Switch The Grass 'Shenandoah Switch Grass',Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah', has a burgundy-red color to the foliage. This one starts out red in June, by mid-summer it looks like Bloodgrass, and in fall, it is a rich burgundy. Given full sun and average soil, it is a slow grower. The foliage starts out as deep green but takes on the red color thru the summer. The 4' height, makes this a good choice for a specimen plant. It is one of the shortest Switch Grass varieties available. This plant will grow in dry to moist soils or well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH of a neutral to slightly alkaline. It's attributes include naturalizing, attracting birds and suitable for cut and dried flowers.