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Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’

[gallery ids="4125,4123,7205"] Arching deep green foliage in summer, changes to orange-bronze in fall. In late summer foxtail-like flower heads appear above the foliage. This is similar to the species with the improvements of shortened flower heads and more compact growth. Easily grown in full sun to part shade in average, medium to wet soil. It looks...
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata

[gallery ids="4121"] A vigorous, self-clinging vine, similar to P. quinquefolia except for the three lobed leaves. It has persistent bright red fall color. It is useful on walls or as a groundcover. The height it achieves is limited by the structure it is grown on. It is tolerant of poor, dry soils, full sun to part...
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Parthenocissus quinquefolia

[gallery ids="6377,6378,7717,7718"] This is a vigorous, self-clinging vine, thanks to the adhesive-like tips of the tendrils, rather than penetrating rootlets. The height it achieves is limited by the structure it is grown on. It can also be used as a ground cover. This is one of the earliest vines to color in the fall and it...
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Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Sheen’

[gallery ids="2242,4115,4116"] A spreading groundcover with glossy, bright green leaves. The foliage almost looks plastic it is so shiny. Creamy white blooms top the plant in the spring. Prefers shade and moist soil. A plant to consider for using under established shade trees, the most shaded parts of a landscape, or the front of a shady...
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