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ment in the landscape . Bred by renowned plant breeder Alexander Zukeivich , ‘ Alexander ’ s Great ’ has gigantic leaves that form a bushel-basket of silver-flecked foliage . Terra Nova Nurseries recommends growing it under 35 % shade during the summer months for optimal performance . Its USDA Hardiness Zones are 4-9 , and it has a foliage height of 14 inches , a foliage spread of 30 inches and a flower height of 17 inches .
Echinacea ‘ Sweet Sandia ’ Echinacea ‘ Sweet Sandia ’ produces single , broad petals that look like slices of watermelon . Its compact habit and many flowering stems have contributed to Echinacea ‘ Sweet Sandia ’ being one of Terra Nova ’ s most sought after plants in years . This variety flowers in the spring and summer , and it attracts hummingbirds and pollinators . Echinacea ‘ Sweet Sandia ’ is also deer resistant , fragrant and a low
water-usage plant . Its USDA Hardiness Zones are 4-9 , and it has a foliage height of 19 inches , a foliage spread of 16 inches and a flower height of 24 inches .
Heuchera ‘ Black Forest Cake ’ No matter how you slice it , Heuchera ‘ Black Forest Cake ’ is good . This perennial has smooth , dark-chocolate foliage topped with bright cherry-red flowers . This heuchera has an excellent habit , and its showy flowers are a great addition to any perennial foliage lineup . Heuchera ‘ Black Forest Cake ’ is a medium-sized plant that works well in landscapes and garden beds . Its USDA Hardiness Zones are 4-9 , and it has a foliage height of 6 inches , foliage spread of 12 inches and a flower height of 12 inches .
Heuchera Northern Exposure Purple Heuchera Northern Exposure Purple has round leaves , a good crown and a quick growth rate , making it
an excellent landscape plant . This variety was bred from Heuchera richardsonii , resulting in greater cold tolerance and rust resistance . The round , silver-to-purple leaves are striking , and blooms last from spring through summer . This tough-yet-beautiful plant provides an aesthetic landscape when used alongside other plants in the series or alone in containers , beds , borders , or mixed beds . Its USDA Hardiness Zones are 3-10 , and it has a foliage height of 12 inches , a foliage spread of 20 inches and a flower height of 25 inches .
Plectranthus Velvet ‘ Starlet ’ Plectranthus Velvet ‘ Starlet ’ has the strongest pink flowers available in this genus . Its naturally compact habit and stunning floral display make this new cultivar “ eye candy ” for certain . Beyond its exemplary , natural semi-dwarf habit , Plectranthus Velvet ‘ Starlet ’ produces a unique color that can light up a summer and fall garden like few other varieties . This variety has tubular trusses of bright-rose , purepink and violet flowers that are held perfectly above the foliage . USDA Hardiness Zones for this variety are 9-11 , and it has a foliage height of 14 inches , foliage spread of 16 inches and flower height of 18 inches .
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