Spirea x vanhouttei ~ Bridalwreath Spirea purple-bloom In cold climates cut back

In cold climates cut back old fronds in winter to encourage new growth

Evergold Sedge Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' Plant 3008px

Aggressive enough to be invasive in milder climates

In mid-summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny deep red flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Larpentae

Spirea x vanhouttei ~ Bridalwreath Spirea purple-bloom In cold climates cut backBridalwreath Spirea is a vase shaped deciduous shrub with branches that arch toward the ground. The serrated dark blue green leaves usually have an undistinguished in fall. Very showy dense Flat topped clusters of pure white flowers cover the plant in spring. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established, tolerates light shade. Type: Shrub Origins: S. trilobata x S. cantoniensis Hybrid Height: 5' 8' Spread: 7 10'