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Plant Profile: Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
This plant stands taller than zebra grass and is less prone to spreading. Its reddish, fan-shaped seed heads rise about an inch above the green leaves adorned with yellow stripes. The enduring flower plumes remain attractive throughout the winter, adding visual interest to the landscape during the colder months.
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Porcupine Grass, 'Zebrinus Strictus'
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Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cabaret'
Kurt Bluemel, a former nurseryman, named the Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cabaret.' This particular variety was discovered in Japan by Kokin Watanabe and later cultivated and donated to the U.S. National Arboretum by Masato Yokoi. 'Cabaret' is characterized by its tall, densely tufted growth, typically reaching heights of 6 to 9 feet. It features a striking foliage clump with a creamy white center surrounded by broad dark green margins, although some individual stems may revert to green. Notably, this plant does not self-seed. Additionally, without protection from harsh weather conditions, it may struggle to survive in USDA zone 5.
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Cabaret Miscanthus, Eulalia
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Petroselinum crispum (Hamburg Parsley, Italian Parsley, Parsley, Turnip-rooted Parsley)
Uses encompass garnishing and enhancing the flavor of salads, stews, soups, sauces, and dressings. For propagation, plant the seeds in early spring; they have a slow germination rate, so it's benef
Hamburg Parsley, Italian Parsley, Parsley, Turnip-rooted Parsley
Petroselinum \ crispum \ Apiaceae
Petunia x hybrida (Garden Petunia, Petunia)
Garden Petunia, a member of the nightshade family, is a popular annual that produces vibrant blooms throughout the summer until the first frost. While seeds can be sown indoors from January to Marc
Garden Petunia, Petunia
Petunia \ \ Solanaceae
Phacelia bipinnatifida (Fernleaf Phacelia, Loose-flowered Phacelia, Purple Phacelia)
Purple Phacelia is a biennial flowering plant that thrives in rocky forest environments. Its seeds can be sown directly in garden beds.
Wildlife Significance: Plants from the Phacelia genus a
Fernleaf Phacelia, Loose-flowered Phacelia, Purple Phacelia
Phacelia \ bipinnatifida \ Boraginaceae
Phacelia purshii (Miami Mist, Scorpionweed)
Ecological Importance: The genus Phacelia provides essential support for specific bee species, including Andrena (Micrandrena) lamelliterga, Andrena (Euandrena) phaceliae, and Hoplitis (Robertsonel
Miami Mist, Scorpionweed
Phacelia \ purshii \ Boraginaceae
Phacelia tanacetifolia (Bee Phacelia, Blue Tansy, Facelia, Fiddleneck, Lacy Phacelia, Lacy Scorpion-Weed, Tansy Phacelia)
Scorpion weed, an annual plant popular in Europe, is increasingly being embraced in the United States. Its delicate, feathery leaves and clusters of purple flowers make it particularly appealing to
Bee Phacelia, Blue Tansy, Facelia, Fiddleneck, Lacy Phacelia, Lacy Scorpion-Weed, Tansy Phacelia
Phacelia \ tanacetifolia \ Boraginaceae
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