Fothergilla gardenii #2Fothergilla gardenii, or dwarf Fothergilla, has creamy white fragrant flowers that are produced in 2" terminal spikes in spring. The attractive blue green foliage on this dense rounded plant turns yellow orange to scarlet in fall. It does best in well drained acidic soil. Can be drought tolerant once established. Light: full sun to part sun Soil: well drained, acidic garden soil Height at maturity: 2 3' Width at maturity: 2 3' Zones: 5 8 Images are

Leaf color

Pruning: prune back early each spring for best display

Light: full sun - part sun

Water: heavy the first year

Aronia berries can be eaten fresh

re-blooming in fall

Andropogon gerardii 'Red October big bluestem is a vibrant clump-forming grass but there is nothing blue about it

perfectly oval form is attractive even during winter

looks beautiful on its own or as part of an arrangement

Spacing: 5 - 6'

the long-lasting white panicles will fade to pink through the summer

hardy landscape plant adds an interesting color contrast