Posts tagged spikes

August 14, 2008

 

Lusty Lilyturf

<br />Liriope muscari has grassy foliage and spikes of blue or white flowers in the heat of late summer. It is especially accommodating as an edging or groundcover and there are some varieties with handsome variegated leaves (eg ‘Silvery Sunproof” ).

August 9, 2007

 

liartris flowers

Liatris: Native American Perennial

Plants that have flower spikes are useful as they provide vertical interest both in the gardens and in a vase.

July 13, 2006

 

yellow desdemona in shade

Ligularia

Sometimes there are wet spots in a garden that need permanent plantings to convert a liability into an asset.

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