w m & i
G r e e n t o b l i n g
Predominantly green through spring and
summer, this border has varied textures
that produce a striking display all season.
Attention-grabbing reds and yellows then
appear, transforming the scene into a
multicolored tapestry.
MUGO PINE
The diminutive
evergreen canopy
of
P in us m ugo
(Zone 3-7)
highlights the reds
behind it.
EULALIA GRASS
Swaying in the wind,
M iscanthus
‘Morning
Light’ (Zones 4-9)
complements
gardens in every
season.
FOTHERGILLA
A relatively
inconspicuous shrub
in summer,
Fothergilla
‘Blue Mist’
(Zones 5-9) shines in
fall with strong reds.
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