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Aster - Woods Blue
The Aster ‘Woods Blue’, Aster x dumosus, is a lavender blue daisy-like flower blooming from August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12” and a plant spread of 24”. This plant has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times. Aster ‘Woods Blue’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Woods Blue’ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. ‘Woods Blue’ is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long. ... additional info
Coreopsis - Limerock Ruby The Coreopsis ‘Limerock Ruby’ has beautiful rosy red, glossy flowers that cover the finely cut foliage. The dark green thread-like foliage makes a great contrast with its flower color, blooming from June through October. ‘Limerock Ruby’ is extremely drought tolerant with a plant height of 12” and a spread of 23-27”. With cool autumn weather, the flowers make an even more outstanding color scheme. ‘Limerock Ruby’ should be planted in full sun. It is drought-tolerant and tough but does need well-drained soil. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis ‘Limerock Ruby’ looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. |
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