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"A Foliage Garden for Shade: Distinctive leaf forms and plant textures combine to create interest despite the near-absence of flowers. Perennials shown include: yellow sweet flag <i>(Acorus gramineus </i>*Ogon*), hostas *Thomas Hobb* and *Blue Heart*, and nippon lily <i>(Rohdea japonica). </i>The delicate white blooms of strawberry geranium <i>(Saxifraga stolonifera), </i>whose foliage is hidden, mingle with the hostas."
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"<i>Chrysanthemum x morifolium</i> *Single Apricot*: This fall bloomer boasts exceptionally dark foliage and single daisies of delicate shell pink."
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"Distinctive foliage companions: Southern lady fern <i>(Athyrium </i>filix-<i>femina), </i>heart-leaved ginger <i>(Asarum), </i>and bugleweed <i>(Ajuga reptans </i>*Bronze Improved*) enliven a shaded spot in the garden."
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"The broad foliage of cast iron plant <i>(Aspidistra eliator) </i>contrasts effectively with the lacey fronds of Japanese painted fern <i>(Athyrium goeringianum </i>*Pictum*). The magenta flowers of annual impatiens magnify the hints of magenta in the fern*s stem."
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"An exceptional selection of foamflower <i>(Tiarella cordifolia *Eco </i>Rambling Tapestry*) has burgundy veins and frothy white flowers in early spring."
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"New York fern <i>(Thelypteris noveboracensis) </i>and bloody cranesbill <i>(Geranium sanguineum) </i>thrive in a shaded site."
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"Native blue <i>phlox (Phlox divaricata) </i>blooms in April, along with variegated Solomon*s seal <i>(Polygonatum odoratum </i>*Variegatum*), lungwort <i>(Pulmonaria), </i>and a blue and white columbine <i>(Aquilegia). </i>The chartreuse foliage of yellow creeping Jenny <i>(Lysimachia nummularia </i>*Aurea*) creeps onto the garden path."
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"<i>Verbascum</i> *Southern Charm* is a perennial easily grown from seed. Blossoms in a range of pastel shades surround prominent raspberry stamens. In a sunny location, this perennial will add vertical interest throughout most of the summer season."
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"Hardy begonia <i>(Begonia grandis)</i> is a southern *pass along* plant. Its attractive leaves enhance shaded gardens, where the plant flowers in late summer. This white form is a departure from the more common pink."
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"False blue indigo <i>(Baptisia australis)</i> is a southeastern native. Its distinctive flowers identify it as a member of the pea family. Planted in sun or part shade, it is a long-lived perennial that will never need dividing."
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"Two perennial performers for sunny gardens: South American verbena <i>(Verbena bonariensis) </i>and black-eyed Susan <i>(Rudbeckia fulgida</i> *Goldsturm*). Both plants have the capacity to self-seed."
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"This late summer sunny border displays an informal mix of full-figured perennials, interesting foliage, and ripening seed heads. Included are Joe Pye weed <i>(Eupatorium purpureum)</i>, tall green-eyed Susan <i>(Rudbeckia nitida)</i>, one of the ornamental onions <i>(Allium)</i>, and <i>Crinum</i> *Ellen Bousanquet*."
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"A touch of *tropicalismo* combines warm-colored flowers and foliage. Included are cannas with burgundy or striped leaves, native ironweed <i>(Vernonia noveboracensis)</i>, copper fennel <i>(Foeniculum vulgare</i> *Purpurescens*), yucca, and more."
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"Japanese aster <i>(Kalimeris pinnatifida)</i> earned recognition as a Georgia Gold Medal perennial for its trouble-free performance and exceptionally long period of bloom (June through September). It flowers best in full sun, but tolerates part shade as well."
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"A sunny combination in pinks and silvers: Joe Pye weed <i>(Eupatorium purpureum</i> *Gateway*), purple coneflower <i>(Echinacea purpurea)</i>, dwarf fountain grass <i>(Pennisetum alopecuroides</i> *Hameln*), and velvety lamb*s ears <i>(Stachys byzantina</i> *Helen von Stein*)."
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"Bog salvia <i>(Salvia uliginosa)</i> and <i>Canna</i> *Bengal Tiger* are very tall perennials for full sun. Both will tolerate damp sites as well as ordinary garden conditions. Maturing to five feet or more, they make excellent *back of the border* plants."
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"<i>Dianthus gratianopolitanus</i> *Bath*s Pink* prefers a sunny location, ideally above a wall. Named for plantswoman and GPPA member Jane Bath, it grows here with biennial forgetme-not <i>(Myosotis scorpioides)</i>."
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"Lenten rose <i>(Helleborus orientalis)</i> is an ideal perennial for shaded gardens. Flowers range from white, cream, pale pink to deep rose. First appearing in late winter, they persist for several months, fading slowly to pale yellow."
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"Vivid flowers and foliage are striking in this grouping for a sunny location. Included are purple smokebush (Cotinus coggygria *Royal Purple*), golden oregano <i>(Origanum vulgare</i> *Aureum*), pincushion flower <i>(Scabiosa columbria</i> *Butterfly Blue*), Mediterranean spurge <i>(Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii)</i>, magenta <i>Dianthus gratianopolitanus</i> *Firewitch*, and yellow sweet flag <i>(Acorus gramineus</i> *Ogon*)."
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"The purple blossoms of South American verbena <i>(Verbena bonariensis)</i> perform all summer long with yellow-banded zebra grass <i>(Miscanthus sinensis</i> *Zebrinus*)."
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"Jerusalem sage <i>(Phlomis fruticosa)</i> is classed variously as a perennial and a sub-shrub. With its velvety silver stems and leaves, it reaches four feet or more. It is an *every-gray* presence in the winter garden. In spring, pale yellow flowers are produced in the leaf axils. Locate this Mediterranean native in full sun and well-drained soil."
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"A group of large-scale, sun-loving perennials: delicate, yellow flowers of <i>Patrinia scabiosifolia</i>, crimson swamp hibiscus <i>(Hibiscus coccineus)</i>, Joe Pye weed <i>(Eupatorium purpureum</i> *Gateway*), South American verbena <i>(Verbena bonariensis)</i>, zebra grass <i>(Miscanthus sinensis</i> *Zebrinus*), and purple coneflower <i>(Echinacea purpurea</i> *Bravado*)."
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"A meadow dressed up as a naturalistic border includes, among other plants, hardy ageratum <i>(Eupatorium coelestinum)</i>, fountain grass <i>(Pennisetum alopecuroides)</i>, Joe Pye weed <i>(Eupatorium purpureum)</i>, several species of black-eyed Susan <i>(Rudbeckia)</i>, and a purpleleaved self-seeding annual, <i>Perilla frutescens</i> *Atropurpurea*."
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"Perennial partners for autumn: New England aster <i>(Aster novae-angliae</i> *Hella Lacy*) and rough goldenrod <i>(Solidago rugosa</i> *Fireworks*)."
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"Contrasting forms and textures are seen in this drought-tolerant grouping for full sun: <i>Sedum x</i> *Matrona*, silvery lamb*s ears <i>(Stachys byzantina</i> *Helen von Stein*), and a selection of native switch grass with distinctive steel-blue foliage <i>(Panicum virgatum</i> *Heavy Metal*)."
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"A Bog Garden: Even this small space can be used for carnivorous plants. It is lined and filled with 50% sand and 50% peat moss."
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